Selena Gomez, the 32-year-old singer and actress, recently made headlines after expressing her heartbreak over the U.S. immigration crackdown on social media. In an emotional Instagram story, Gomez tearfully addressed the plight of immigrant families, saying, “All my people are getting attacked… I don’t understand. I’m so sorry, I wish I could do something, but I can’t. I’ll try everything, I promise.”
The now-deleted video sparked a wave of reactions across platforms like Instagram and YouTube. While many empathized with her vulnerability, others criticized her sincerity.
Some accused Gomez of exaggerating her emotions, with one user commenting, “She’s bawling on the internet because people can no longer break the law?” Others came to her defense, pointing out her connection to immigrant communities. One supporter remarked, “Her hate is insane. She has immigrant fans, and her grandparents are technically immigrants even though they have their papers. People just want to hate her for no reason.”
Despite claiming she felt powerless to help, Gomez has been active in raising awareness. She notably executive-produced Living Undocumented, a Netflix series showcasing the struggles of immigrant families navigating legal uncertainty.
Gomez’s remarks have reignited discussions about the role of celebrities in social and political advocacy, revealing the deep divide in public opinion on such issues.
