Selena Gomez, Justin Theroux NOT “More Than Friends,” Despite Report

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Selena Gomez and Justin Theroux are not "more than friends," despite a new tabloid cover story. The report wrongly alleges the stars are on the verge of dating. But Gossip Cop can confirm there is no romance brewing between them.

Life & Style is falsely announcing on the front of its latest issue, "Selena & Justin: It's On!" But the gossip magazine is selling readers a lie. Even the image on the cover is photoshopped. While it appears to show Gomez with her hands resting on Theroux's shoulder, this was created via two separate images that were deceptively edited together. The picture of Gomez is from when she attended a charity gala in November, while the photo of Theroux was taken at the September premiere of The Lego Ninjago Movie. Neither star was at the other event, and they never posed together for the snapshot that's featured. The fact that the outlet is trying to deceive its readers with a photoshopped picture should rightfully engender skepticism.

In the article, it's alleged that while they "started out as friends," Theroux and Gomez's "relationship has taken an unexpected turn into something more serious." A so-called "source" contends they "initially leaned on each other for emotional support after going through messy breakups" with Jennifer Aniston and Justin Bieber respectively, and now they've "become closer than ever." Alleges this supposed snitch, "It's turned into something more than friendship." An alleged "insider" also tells the publication, "Selena and Justin are falling for each other."

The story goes on to detail the "intimate conversations" they allegedly share, with the tabloid's "source" claiming they've even discussed becoming parents. But the magazine notably stops short of branding the pair "a full-fledged couple," noting later in the article that "nothing physical has happened between them." Still, the "source" maintains, "Judging from the amount of flirting that goes on, it's only a matter of time before they take things to the next level." The outlet contends Gomez and Theroux have "discussed meeting up in secret, where they won't be photographed together," with the "insider" insisting, "They will keep their love life to themselves."

That's the publication's built-in excuse for when they duo never actually go public with a relationship. The tabloid also gives itself away when it claims Theroux was "briefly linked" to Aubrey Plaza. As Gossip Cop and others reported earlier this year, that was a false romance rumor since Plaza has been dating her longtime boyfriend for years. Curiously, the outlet doesn't mention Gomez planning a wedding with Bieber, which is what it alleged in January, a couple of months after declaring her a "pregnant bride."

Life & Style, which is clearly not credible, has now abandoned that narrative for an equally untrue one involving another Justin. But as opposed to pursuing a relationship with Theroux, "Entertainment Tonight" recently reported that after Gomez's split from Bieber, "Selena's focus right now is herself… [She] doesn't have it in her to be in a serious relationship." E! Online also noted in a story about Gomez moving on from Bieber that she's "learning to appreciate the single life."

All of this rules out delving into a romance with Theroux. Combined with the photo manipulation on the cover, the proven falsehood about Plaza and the tabloid's past misinformation involving Gomez's love life, these new allegations should not be trusted.

Sources

"Newly Blonde Selena Gomez Stuns in Canary Yellow Dress and Sparkly Heels at Lupus Charity Gala in NYC." Daily Mail Online, 20 Nov. 2017.

"Justin Theroux, Olivia Munn, & 'Lego Ninjago' Cast Premiere Their Movie in L.A." Just Jared, 16 Sept. 2018.

Guglielmi, Jodi. "Aubrey Plaza Has a Boyfriend - and It's Not Justin Theroux." People, 30 Mar. 2018.

Shuster, Andrew. "Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez NOT Secretly Engaged, Planning Caribbean Wedding, Despite Report." Gossip Cop, 5 Jan. 2018.

Drysdale, Jennifer. "Selena Gomez Is Happy, Healthy and on 'Better Terms' With Her Mom After Justin Bieber Split (Exclusive)." Entertainment Tonight, 10 May 2018.

Aiello, McKenna. "Selena Gomez Has ''Moved on'' From Justin Bieber & Feeling ''Strong''." E! Online, 9 May 2018.

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