Selena Gomez Goes Topless In V Magazine

Selena Gomez is heating up V Magazine – and losing her shirt – in a racy and retro photo spread.

Selena Gomez in V Magazine’s spring 2015 issue (V Magazine)

The 22-year-old is seen topless on the cover of the mag’s new issue, sporting a pair of barely-there jean shorts.

The singer/actress is also seen wearing a gingham bikini top and cowboy hat in more shots from the mag’s spring 2015 issue.

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In the interview, where she chatted with her “Spring Breakers” co-star James Franco, Selena talks about her past and future relationships, including her very public on-and-off relationship with Justin Bieber.

Selena Gomez in V Magazine’s spring 2015 issue (V Magazine)

“I think the next time will be much different…which will definitely not be any time soon. That’s a growing up kind of thing. I was 18 years old, and it was my first love. The older I get, I’m guarding certain things more. After being put through the scrutiny, I understand what it is,” she told the mag. “When you’re young and you’re being told so many different things…it almost felt like all we had was each other, like the world was against us, in a way. It was really weird but it was incredible. I would never take it back in a million years. You live and you learn, you know?”

Selena revealed that the public scrutiny of her personal life caused her to hide from the world.

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“There were a few months where I was a little depressed, where I wouldn’t leave [the house] as much,” she said. “I think I drove myself crazy for a little bit. It was just easier to say, ‘Hey, do you mind running to the grocery store and picking some stuff up, I don’t want to get photographed.’ I’m finally getting a little bit more comfortable. It’s a process.”

Selena’s V magazine hits newsstands on February 26.

— Jesse Spero