Selena Gomez, the pop sensation, has recently been the subject of criticism from fans over her relationship with Francia Raisa, her kidney donor. The controversy was reignited when Gomez wished Raisa a happy birthday on Instagram, despite their previous public feud. This gesture, however, was met with skepticism by some fans who recalled Gomez's past comments that seemed to downplay their friendship.
In her Instagram post, Gomez wrote, "Happiest of birthdays to this special human being. No matter where life takes us, I love you. ❤️ @franciaraisa," alongside several pictures of the two over the years. The post sparked a flurry of comments from fans, some of whom suggested that Raisa deserved better, while others pointed out that Raisa had not responded to the post.
The controversy stems from a past interview where Gomez stated, "I never fit in with a cool group of girls that were celebrities. My only friend in the industry really is Taylor [Swift], so I remember feeling like I didn't belong." This comment was perceived as a slight to Raisa, who had donated a kidney to Gomez. Following the interview, Raisa unfollowed Gomez on social media, which further fueled the controversy.
The relationship between Gomez and Raisa has been under scrutiny since the kidney transplant. There were reports that Gomez had promised Raisa that she would abstain from alcohol following the transplant, a promise that she allegedly did not keep. An insider claimed in 2019, "Selena did the exact opposite of what she said she was going to do when she got well again. She said she was not going to drink anymore... Francia called Selena out on it because she cares about her and she loves her."
Despite the controversy, Gomez's birthday post for Raisa indicates that she still values their friendship. However, the reaction from fans suggests that the past issues between the two have not been forgotten. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how this will impact their relationship in the future.