Selena Gomez Cries Over ICE Raids: Fans Boycott ‘Only Murders in the Building’

In response to the rising number of ICE raids affecting Latin Americans, Selena Gomez expressed her concern through Instagram Stories, tearfully addressing her 422 million followers. “I’m so sorry,” she said. “I wish I could help, but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try my best, I promise.” Unfortunately, her compassionate message was met with harsh words and ridicule from some online users, causing her to share (and later delete) a post stating, “It seems it’s not acceptable to show empathy for people.

As a movie enthusiast, I’m finding myself right in the middle of a buzzing conversation on social media, where folks are talking about “Only Murders in the Building” series. The discourse is centered around fans of former President Trump contemplating boycotting the show in response to Gomez’s emotional message that has gone viral on Twitter (currently trending with X tweets). You can check it out below.

Gomez’s post has attracted comments like this one from @cookieclean: “Is she talking about the 300,000 children reported missing during the Biden administration, where over 75,000 have been found in just a week under the new administration? That’s what’s funny about it. Stop using children as bait for cartels to enter the country… that’s what’s sad.” Many commenters are more concise, like @debayo_xx, who remarked, “Laugh out loud, who is falling for this drama?

Selena Gomez Has a History of Speaking Out Against Trump

On multiple occasions, Gomez – who is currently working on Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building – has expressed her disagreement with Donald Trump’s immigration policies and those of the Republican Party. Previously serving as a producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented during Trump’s tenure as President, Gomez penned an article in 2019 for Time titled “Selena Gomez on America’s Immigration Crisis,” expressing her fears about the state of her country.

As a movie lover, I’d rephrase it this way: “Immigration isn’t just about policies and news headlines for me. It’s a deeply personal matter, impacting real individuals and shattering their lives in profound ways. The way we address it reveals our fundamental human qualities – empathy, compassion, and decency. How we treat our fellow humans shapes our identity as a society.

I may not be a professional in politics or healthcare, nor do I work within the system itself. However, I recognize its shortcomings and understand that guidelines are crucial. Yet, let’s not forget that our nation was built by immigrants. It’s high time we paid attention to those whose lives are impacted most significantly by immigration laws. Let’s engage in meaningful conversations with the people behind the news headlines – individuals with rich, multifaceted stories.

In the very same article, Gomez emphasized that she’s a mature individual capable of handling criticism, and stressed the significance of voicing one’s opinions, even if it invites criticism, rather than remaining silent and complicit. “To be frank,” Gomez penned down, “the harshest criticism I could possibly encounter is insignificant when compared to the daily challenges undocumented immigrants face.” She further added, “Let’s not let fear deter us from getting engaged and learning about an issue that impacts millions of people within our nation.

The movie titled “Emilia Pérez,” starring Selena Gomez, has garnered 13 Oscar nominations amid some controversy. It’s now available for streaming on Netflix.

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2025-01-27 23:33