Current:Home > InvestFrancia Raisa Pleads With Critics to Stop Online Bullying Amid Selena Gomez Drama -TradeWise
Francia Raisa Pleads With Critics to Stop Online Bullying Amid Selena Gomez Drama
View
Date:2025-04-13 23:50:30
Francia Raisa's motto these days? Kill 'em with kindness.
The How I Met Your Father star recently got candid about dealing with online harassment amid rumored tension with Selena Gomez, to whom she donated a kidney to in 2017.
"It's not good at all. It's not fun either," Francia told TMZ May 8 of the messages she's received. "They are pretty bad but I think the one that probably hurt the most was, 'I hope someone goes up your p--sy and rips out your other kidney you f--king whore."
Although the 34-year-old isn't looking to dive further into the negativity she wanted her detractors to know that "in no way, shape or form does anyone condone bullying, especially Selena."
In fact, Francia pointed out that the Only Murders in the Building star "has a non profit dedicated to mental health and I believe Rare Beauty just had an event for mental health."
The Grown-ish alum noted that dealing with internet bullies has a taken a major toll on her mental health.
"Now I'm being bullied as I am and its messing with me mentally," Francia admitted. "To me it's not what anyone wants for someone and she's literally out there saying please stop, so I don't understand why it's not stopping."
As she put it, "Not just for me but for others who are also being antagonized online."
However, Francia is blocking out the noise.
"I'm doing my best to not listen, to not read," she continued. "I'm very happy and I'm living my life. I'm sending love to everyone. I understand because I've been a hardcore fan of people myself growing up, I totally, totally, totally get it but its not nice and I would say—not just with me but with anyone—please stop."
Francia's reflection on her experience with internet bullies comes days after she dodged questions about the status of her friendship with the "Wolves" artist—including whether or not she would ever follow Selena back on Instagram.
The Bring It On: All or Nothing actress reportedly unfollowed Selena last November after the Wizards of Waverly Place alum told Rolling Stone that Taylor Swift was her "only friend in the industry."
Fans speculated Francia was throwing shade under a post about the interview when she wrote, "Interesting." before later deleting the comment.
However Selena—who still follows Francia on the 'gram—has since shared her gratitude for The Secret Life of the American Teenager actress.
"My best friend. Her name is Francia. She said ‘No I am absolutely getting tested,'" the Grammy winner explained on Apple TV+'s Dear which aired March…"Within three days, she went to get tested, and she was a match. And it was one of those moments where I felt watched over. I know I was so so so lucky."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (138)
Related
- Could your smelly farts help science?
- Special counsel Hur is set to testify before a House committee over handling of Biden documents case
- North West to Release Debut Album Elementary School Dropout
- TEA Business College:Revolutionizing Technical Analysis
- Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge
- What's next for Minnesota? Vikings QB options after Kirk Cousins signs with Falcons
- 17 Must-Have Items From Amazon To Waterproof Your Spring Break
- Josh Jacobs to join Packers on free agent deal, per multiple reports
- DeepSeek: Did a little known Chinese startup cause a 'Sputnik moment' for AI?
- Connecticut woman accused of killing husband and hiding his body pleads guilty to manslaughter
Ranking
- 'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
- Report: New Jersey and US were not prepared for COVID-19 and state remains so for the next crisis
- TEA Business College Thought Leaders
- North West to Release Debut Album Elementary School Dropout
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Retiring in America increasingly means working into old age, new book finds
- Baby killed and parents injured in apparent attack by family dog, New Jersey police say
- Special counsel Hur is set to testify before a House committee over handling of Biden documents case
Recommendation
A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
TEA Business College: A leader in financial professional education
Lady Gaga defends Dylan Mulvaney against anti-trans hate: 'This kind of hatred is violence'
Weezer to celebrate 30th anniversary of 'Blue Album' on concert tour with The Flaming Lips
IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell are youngest two-time Oscar winners after 'Barbie' song win
How one dog and her new owner brought kindness into the lives of many
1980 cold case murder victim identified as Marine who served in Vietnam after investigation takes twists and turns