Summary

Rob Haskell begins his article “Selena Gomez on Instagram Fatigue, Good Mental Health, and Stepping Back From the Limelight” by accounting how Selena Gomez came to his place to make a traditional dinner with him. When she arrives, Gomez takes from her expensive purse some cheap ingredients for cheesy potatoes. This is in line with what her millions of Instagram followers are used to when it comes to the pop star. She and others have changed what it means to be a celebrity, showing fans that she is just like them.

Selena Gomez says she started taking this approach in 2014 when she released the song “The Heart Wants What It Wants”. The song talks about betrayal in love, and Haskell encourages readers to watch the video of it even if they are over 30.

As they prepare food and listen to old music, the writer feels the need to protect Gomez and imagines this is how her fans feel as well. Gomez talks about crying on stage,...