Selena Gomez is once again making waves on social media for a variety of reasons. The talented actress and singer shared a post that has sparked a range of opinions among her followers.
While she expressed her feelings about the current situation, many others weighed in with their interpretations of her message.
To find out more about what happened, keep reading.
Selena recently shared a video on her Instagram stories that drew significant criticism. In the video, she addressed the new immigration policies in the United States introduced by the current administration.
“All my people are getting attacked, the children. I don’t understand. I’m so sorry, I wish I could do something but I can’t,” the 32-year-old artist said, visibly emotional.
“I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise,” she added. However, many users accused Gomez of making the situation more about her emotions. One commenter stated, “she’s so annoying.”
“Selena always finds a way to make it about her feelings. This isn’t the time for performative tears; it’s about real lives being affected,” another user remarked. “Instead of crying on camera, maybe Selena should use her platform to share resources, donate, or raise awareness in a more constructive way,” another comment suggested.
Some people felt the criticism directed at Gomez was unjust. One individual commented, “You all just dislike it because it’s Selena; she genuinely cares.” Another echoed similar thoughts, stating, “So now showing compassion for your community is considered ‘making it about myself’?”
The backlash was so overwhelming that Gomez quickly removed her video and posted a message on a simple black background, saying, “Apparently, it’s not acceptable to show empathy for others.” She later deleted that post as well. This isn’t the first time Gomez has shared an emotional video on her social media platforms.
The actress has previously spoken about immigration, even recounting her family’s immigration journey in a 2019 Netflix docuseries titled Living Undocumented.
Gomez has also been involved with various charities, including Unicef, and established the Rare Impact Fund, a non-profit focused on supporting mental health research initiatives.
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