Selena Gomez Cried in an Emotional Video. Now Liberals and Conservatives Are Attacking Her.
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Selena Gomez has stirred controversy yet again after posting an emotional video addressing the deportations of Mexican immigrants amid Trump’s new executive orders. The clip showed her in tears, expressing her dismay at the treatment of her community, which she described in a heartfelt message. However, the video sparked widespread criticism across the political spectrum, partly due to her involvement in the divisive film Emilia Pérez, which has faced backlash for its perceived insensitivity and offensive nature despite its critical acclaim. This incident highlights the complicated nature of celebrity activism.
Gomez laments, 'I'm so sorry. All my people are getting attacked.' She also expresses dismay, saying, 'I don't know what to do. I'll try everything, I promise.'
Now, though, the queen of the social media break fake-out is in hot water for posting an emotional video addressing the ongoing deportations of immigrants in this country.
Gomez's emotional video was met with widespread criticism online. I'm talking 'both sides of the culture war' levels of widespread.
Gomez is in the divisive film Emilia Pérez, which has racked up multiple awards but is also broadly considered bad and even offensive.
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