Selena Gomez makes her first public appearance since the deportation video backlash, spotted holding hands with her close friend Jennifer Aniston.
Selena Gomez and Jennifer Aniston Host Galentine’s day event
Selena Gomez was seen in public for the first time since facing backlash over her deportation video. She attended a Galentine’s Day event in West Hollywood alongside Jennifer Aniston.
The event, hosted at San Vicente Bungalows, celebrated Aniston’s LolaVie and Gomez’s Rare Beauty brands. The two stars gathered with a group of women to showcase their beauty products.
She and Jennifer speak on women’s empowerment
During the event, Gomez and Aniston addressed the attendees. They emphasized the importance of friendship and uplifting women.
“We just want to celebrate women and friendship,” Gomez said. She shared that Aniston has been a supportive figure in her life for over a decade.
Aniston also spoke, acknowledging recent hardships, including the Los Angeles fires. “It’s been a really hard couple of weeks,” she said, adding that she hopes everyone is safe.
The Galentine’s Day celebration included a screening of the 1995 teen comedy “Clueless”, starring Alicia Silverstone.
Selena and Jennifer’s Longstanding friendship
Gomez and Aniston first met through their shared management team. However, their friendship began when Gomez had a memorable encounter with Aniston in 2009.
“I ran into Jennifer in the bathroom, and my legs started to shake,” Gomez recalled. She admitted she was too nervous to talk and ran away.
Gomez has long admired Aniston’s work, especially her role on *Friends*. She even imitated Aniston’s mannerisms while filming her own comedy series.
In interviews, Aniston has spoken warmly about Gomez. She described her as a “cherub” and someone she wants to take care of.
Gomez has also shared details about their time together. She revealed that Aniston once invited her over to make pizzas in her home’s pizza oven.
Selena faces controversy over her deportation video
Gomez’s appearance at the event follows backlash over an emotional video she posted about Donald Trump’s deportation policy.
In the video, Gomez tearfully admitted she felt powerless over the situation. ‘I’m so sorry, I wish I could do something, but I can’t. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything.’
“I wish I could do something, but I can’t,” she told her followers.
Image Credit: Instagram/Selena Gomez
The video quickly sparked criticism from conservative figures. U.S. Senate candidate Sam Parker even called for Gomez, a U.S. citizen, to be deported.
After the backlash, Gomez deleted the video. According to sources, she now plans to avoid political discussions.
An insider told ‘Daily Mail” that Gomez doesn’t want to alienate customers of her Rare Beauty brand. “She is going to stay out of politics and in her own lane,” the source said.
Social media reacts as Selena is in tears over deportation.
On social media, many viewers expressed their shock over information about Donald Trump’s deportation policy.
One person said: She can let the criminals move in with her!
A second wrote: OK, well where was that energy when all of the children at the border went missing.
While a third commented: Grow up. Seriously!!! Totally ridiculous and doing it for attention.
Another added: Oh Grow up Selena. I dont understand why people film themselves crying. Ridiculous. If she wants to help them then pay for them to come here legally.
Someone else said: Maybe she should consider US citizens as “her people” or move back to “her” country.
Despite recent controversy, Gomez remains focused on her career and friendships. Her Galentine’s Day event with Aniston highlighted the power of female support and empowerment.