Selena Gomez's famously polished celebrity image has collided with a surprisingly relatable food confession after husband Benny Blanco revealed that the singer has the 'diet of a five-year-old', a comment that visibly stunned wellness mogul Gwyneth Paltrow during a live podcast taping.
The candid exchange, which quickly went viral online, unfolded during a recording ofGwyneth Paltrow's 'Goop' podcastin West Hollywood, where Blanco offered fans an unexpectedly blunt glimpse into Gomez's eating habits.
According to attendees and multiple entertainment reports, Blanco jokingly told Paltrow that Gomez gravitates toward unhealthy comfort food rather than nutrition-focused meals.
Selena 'has the diet of a five-year-old child,' Blanco reportedly said during the conversation. He added that the singer enjoys 'whatever is bad for your diet', including burgers, fries, and fast-food breakfasts.
The moment that triggered the biggest reaction came when Blanco revealed what Gomez had allegedly eaten earlier that same morning.
'This morning I walked in, and she was eating Jack in the Box at 6:45 in the morning,' he said during the taping.
Paltrow, whose wellness empire Goop has long promoted clean eating and health-conscious lifestyles, reportedly reacted with visible disbelief before joking: 'This is NOT Goop approved!'
Blanco's remarks rapidly spread across social media because they sharply contrasted with Gomez's public image as the billionaire founder of Rare Beauty and one of Hollywood's most commercially successful entertainers.
Reports from the live taping suggested Gomez particularly enjoys burgers, fries, pizza, and fast-food meals from the American chain Jack in the Box.
Blanco also reportedly claimed that Gomez 'doesn't really like fruits or vegetables,' adding that healthier dishes often go unfinished.
Source: International Business Times UK