Current:Home > ScamsFrancia Raisa Pleads With Critics to Stop Online Bullying Amid Selena Gomez Drama -Ascend Finance Compass
Francia Raisa Pleads With Critics to Stop Online Bullying Amid Selena Gomez Drama
View
Date:2025-04-17 20:59:05
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! (65)
Related
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Hate crime charges dropped against 12 college students arrested in Maryland assault
- China says Philippines has 'provoked trouble' in South China Sea with US backing
- A Malibu wildfire prompts evacuation orders and warnings for 20,000, including Dick Van Dyke, Cher
- Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
- New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes
- Taxpayers could get $500 'inflation refund' checks under New York proposal: What to know
- Drew Barrymore has been warned to 'back off' her guests after 'touchy' interviews
- In ‘Nickel Boys,’ striving for a new way to see
- 'Squid Game' without subtitles? Duolingo, Netflix encourage fans to learn Korean
Ranking
- Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
- Save 30% on the Perfect Spongelle Holiday Gifts That Make Every Day a Spa Day
- California judges say they’re underpaid, and their new lawsuit could cost taxpayers millions
- The Voice Season 26 Crowns a New Winner
- House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
- Fewer U.S. grandparents are taking care of grandchildren, according to new data
- Amazon's Thank My Driver feature returns: How to give a free $5 tip after delivery
- She grew up in an Arizona church community. Now, she claims it was actually a religious cult.
Recommendation
Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Follow Your Dreams
KISS OF LIFE reflects on sold
Oregon lawmakers to hold special session on emergency wildfire funding
NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Dec. 10 drawing: $619 million lottery jackpot
Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone bring chaotic winter weather to East Coast
GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit