In a surprising event turnover, Selena Gomez finds himself in the center of controversy, this time over the deleted contribution to the social media, which caused resistance and cost over 700,000 followers.
What began as an emotional expression of empathy for those who were affected by President Donald Trump’s executive orders were quickly escalated to the Nightmare for Pop Star and Actress. While many could expect such a bold step to praise, Gomez’s public decision has publicly triggered significant criticism – both from fans and consecrated industrial persons.
The incident paired with the growing wave of dissatisfaction around her recent film Emilia Pérez, leaving many questions as to whether Gomez can maintain a balance between her personal beliefs and her commercial success. So what went wrong? Let’s dive deeper into the fallout and the difficult decisions of Selena Gomez are now facing.
Selena Gomez reportedly lost over 700,000 followers after a controversial post, which later deleted. According to Critiquejeu analytical platform on social media in the last 30 days, the number of pop star followers decreased.
Paul Lenglelet, co -founder of Critiqueje, said Daily Mail that while Gomez had a strong goal by 2024, the beginning of 2025 was a difficult period for her. Last month, the singer “reassuring” published a video that expresses its anxiety over the recent executive orders of President Donald Trump, which could lead to deportation of millions of people.
In the video Gomez expressed concern to those disabled and said, “I’m sorry. All my people are attacked. I don’t understand. I wish I could do something but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise.” However, the video quickly deleted and later shared a message that is: “Obviously it is not okay to show empathy for people.”
Since joining President Trump, President Trump has entered several controversial immigration policies, including the appointment of a former chief of immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan as a new “border tsar”.
Homan sought a difficult attitude towards illegal immigration and said, “If you are illegally in the country, you are on the table because it is not in order to violate the laws of this country.”
Trump’s administration has launched what it calls “the largest deportation program in history”, indicating that up to 20 million individuals could be endangered. While the administration indicated that those who have criminal records will be preferred, all unoccupied migrants remain vulnerable.
The initiate shared with the Daily Mail that Gomez had removed her emotional video of fear that it would be considered a sign of “weakness” and alienated her Republican followers, especially those associated with her beauty brand, rare beauty. The initiate noted that while Gomez feels strong about the problem, he feels that “he can never win” in the face of negative feedback and intends to avoid political statements in the future.
Lenglelet also pointed out that Gomez’s recent film Emilia Pérez faced criticism, especially from the Mexican audience and added further tensions of her public image. A film that follows a Mexican lawyer who helps the notorious transition of the cartel boss to a new life has caused resistance and even more complicated Gomez’s situation. Lenglelet explained: “Gomez was known to publicly, but this can alienate various segments of her fanbase – and potential customers of rare beauty.”
In conclusion, the recent actions of Selena Gomez, in particular her controversial contribution on immigration, caused significant will, which led to a substantial loss of followers. Despite her sincere intentions, to speak for those who were affected by the proposed deportation policy, the reaction was polarized.
This, associated with the criticism of her latest film Emilia Pérez, complicated her public picture. As a result, Gomez decided to retreat from a political comment and hoped to avoid further alienation of her diverse fanbase. While her passion for social problems remains strong, the balance between the expression of personal opinions and the management of its brand has become a demanding rope. The situation emphasizes the subtle nature of the influence of celebrities in today’s social and political climate.