SELENA Gomez and her kidney donor Francia Raisa have endured a tumultuous friendship that has included bitter fights and shade-throwing posts.
Back in 2017, the How I Met Your Father actress donated her kidney to Selena, 30, after the Calm Down singer’s organ had failed due to complications with Lupus.
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The Daily Mail reported that Francia, 34, avoided answering questions about the state of her relationship with the Only Murders in the Building star while taking her dog for a walk around Studio City, California on Sunday.
DODGING QUESTIONS
When asked if she still talks to Selena, Francia ignored the question entirely and instead stated: “It’s a good day, it’s so pretty out now. I was in the snow last week and now L.A. weather.”
Then, after being questioned about her obvious avoidance of the questions being asked, The Secret Life of an American Teenager actress responded: “I’m really good at this game, I’ve gotten better.”
The 34-year-old actress continued to play coy as discussed the playoff chances of the Los Angeles Lakers, growing up in the San Fernando Valley, and even the type of tree that was growing out of the sidewalk.
The only time Francia appeared to respond earnestly is when questioned about the process of organ donation.
The Grown-ish actress was asked if she’d donate her kidney again despite the way her relationship with Selena turned out.
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Francia replied: “I would definitely speak to someone again about organ donation and the process and stuff. I’ve done it a few times, it’s not something I promote obviously.”
She continued: “You know the other day at the movies I was with my friend Lily and someone came up to me and said ‘Hey my friend is the one that you spoke to a few years back about the kidney donation and she’s really grateful.'”
Francia revealed that the person told the actress that her friend is “great” and that donating her kidney to Selena was worth it for those moments.
‘THE ULTIMATE GIFT’
In September 2017, Selena shared a photo on Instagram of herself and Francia holding hands in the hospital post-operation.
The Hotel Transylvania actress captioned the post: “I’m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn’t promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of.”
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She continued: “So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health. I honestly look forward to sharing with you, soon my journey through these past several months as I have always wanted to do with you.
“Until then I want to publicly thank my family and incredible team of doctors for everything they have done for me prior to and post-surgery. And finally, there aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa.”
Selena concluded the post, writing: “She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis.”
NO LONGER SPEAKING
In 2019, Radar revealed that Selena and Francia were “no longer on speaking terms” due to the Spring Breakers actress drinking and partying which led to a rehab stint.
Reported in July of that year, an insider divulged that the pair “haven’t talked at all since October.”
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Just months after undergoing the life-saving kidney transplant surgery Selena was spotted drinking alcohol at a Four Seasons in New York City.
Fans expressed growing concern for Selena and her decision to drink despite the risks it holds for someone diagnosed with Lupus.
Selena addressed the concern during an interview with Elle, stating: “As far as my personal life, someone sees me having a glass of wine? I could give two s***s. I’m not trying to hide. That’s my life.”
Raisa on the other hand has stated that she went through “physical and emotional agony” after the transplant surgery with her then-friend.
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The actress revealed that she was so weak, she “couldn’t pick up” her dog.
She confessed: “He’s 16 pounds. That was rough. I couldn’t walk him.”
HARD TRUTH
Soon after Radar reported about Selena drinking at the Four Seasons and that she and Francia were no longer on speaking terms the outlet revealed the reason why.
According to a source, Francia was upset after “Selena did the exact opposite of what she said she was going to do when she got well again. She said she was not going to drink anymore, but she did.”
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The actress “called Selena out” on her behavior.
It was a decision that rubbed the Lose You To Love Me singer the wrong way.
The source explained that Francia “cares about her and she loves her” and that “she told her that she was just really making some unhealthy choices and that she was concerned for her.”
A source told Radar that when Francia confronted Selena about her drinking, the two got into a fight, after which the Selena + Chef star “shut her out.”
The insider revealed, “Selena is in a better place. But because of everything that they’ve been through together, Selena doesn’t know if she can ever really be a part of Francia’s life again.”
Another source told the outlet that the then-27-year-old was tired of feeling “indebted” to Francia after having received her kidney during her life-saving surgery.
“The truth is that Selena was tired of feeling like she owed something to her because she gave her a kidney,” the source explained.
“This was Francia’s choice; Selena did not steal the kidney from her.”
The insider continued: “Yes, she has some drinks from time to time. It is not every day, and she is not using drugs. She is enjoying herself and she is enjoying her life and living it how she wants to live it.”
THE LAST STRAW
Later in 2019, it appeared as if Francia and Selena had reconciled after the former commented on a photo of the Golden Globe nominee and her younger sister Gracie.
Selena posted an adorable photo of herself and Gracie wearing matching outfits on the red carpet of the Frozen 2 premiere.
She captioned the post: “Hope I’m officially the best big sissy ever now.. she was LIVING her best life!! Frozen 2 was amazing!!!”
Francia commented: “Omg! ?? My heart right now,” on the post, seemingly putting an end to their feud.
Last year, though, Selena appeared to reignite their quarrel when she claimed that she only had one friend in the entertainment industry — and that friend wasn’t her organ donor Francia.
During an interview, Selena revealed: “I never fit in with a cool group of girls that were celebrities.
“My only friend in the industry really is Taylor [Swift], so I remember feeling like I didn’t belong.”
She continued: “I felt the presence of everyone around me living full lives. I had this position, and I was really happy, but … was I?” she continued. “Do these materialistic things make me happy? … I just didn’t like who I was, because I didn’t know who I was.”
Francia seemed to take exception to Selena’s remark, writing “Interesting” in a since-deleted comment on a post that pointed out the hurtful quote.
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