Selena Gomez recently found herself knee-deep in controversy after posting a tearful plea about Donald Trump’s actions regarding criminal aliens. In her heartfelt video, she appeared to be more concerned about these individuals than about law-abiding Americans, leaving many to wonder just whose side she’s really on. While the superstar may have taken a moment to let her feelings flow, the internet wasn’t having any of it, and the backlash was swift and fierce.
Gomez’s mansion may be filled with luxurious furnishings and a view that leaves most of us green with envy, but her emotional outpouring offered a glimpse into the world of the celebrities who seem out of touch with reality. These so-called advocates of “the people” often forget that their millions come from the very fans they now berate. Imagine that—standing in your opulent estate, sobbing for those who have entered the country illegally instead of supporting the everyday American struggling to make ends meet. Talk about misplaced priorities!
The irony reached peak levels when Gomez claimed to represent her “people.” Who exactly are her people? The law-abiding citizens who supported her career and helped her become the star she is today? Or is it the individuals who cross borders without regard for the law? It certainly seems like she’s leaning toward the latter. A little reflection might do her good—perhaps she should think twice about championing the cause of those who choose to break laws, especially when the American citizens are the ones paying the price.
Over the years, we’ve seen a parade of celebrity activists from Oprah to Michelle Obama trying to pull at the heartstrings of the public with their high-profile sob fests. Each time, the message seems to get more muddled, and the public is growing weary. When will these stars realize that their million-dollar mansions don’t give them carte blanche to dictate the terms of American civics? The public is done listening to lectures from those who have apparently lost touch with the struggles of ordinary lives.
And just like that, after facing severe backlash, Gomez decided to delete her post, proving that she might not be as resolute as she initially claimed. It’s as if she opened the floodgates of her emotions only to quickly realize that the tide was turning against her. It’s astounding how a moment of vulnerability can morph into a public relations nightmare when you misread the room. Maybe next time, she could just keep her thoughts to herself. After all, there comes a time when even the richest of the rich need to step back and remember who really built this country—and it wasn’t the fancy parties she attended or the tears she shed in her mansion.