Selena Gomez faces backlash and loss of followers after deportation video
Selena Gomez loses 707,880 instagram followers amid controversy
Gomez has reportedly lost 707,880 Instagram followers in just 30 days. This follows the backlash from her emotional video on deportation policies and the response to her film Emilia Pérez.
The 32-year-old singer and actress currently has 422 million followers, making her the most followed woman on Instagram. However, this position is now in jeopardy due to the backlash.
Emotional deportation video sparks controversy
Earlier this week, Selena posted an emotional video, crying over President Donald Trump’s mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. In the video, she expressed her concerns about the impact of deportations.
The video was quickly deleted, but it ignited a wave of criticism. Many Republicans and MAGA supporters, including Senate candidate Sam Parker, reacted harshly. Parker even called for the singer to be deported due to her Mexican heritage.
Loss of followers and social media impact
Since posting and deleting the video, Gomez has lost 116,833 followers in just one day. The biggest drop occurred in a 24-hour period, when 44,151 people unfollowed her account.
The backlash is also connected to her film Emilia Pérez, which has received negative reviews despite 13 Academy Award nominations. Critics have also criticized her Spanish language skills.
Criticism and the effect on rare beauty
Paul Lenglet, co-founder of CritiqueJeu, analyzed the data and revealed that Gomez lost over 808,500 followers in the past month. Lenglet stated that the criticism from her film Emilia Pérez and the deportation video combined has hurt her image.
Gomez is known for speaking out on social issues, but this has alienated parts of her fanbase. This may also impact her makeup brand, Rare Beauty, which has a large following among Republicans.
Selena Gomez reflects on the backlash
An insider told MailOnline that Gomez deleted the video because she feared it made her appear weak. The source said she was concerned it could alienate Republican supporters, many of whom are loyal customers of Rare Beauty.
The insider added that Gomez is passionate about the issue but feels she can’t win after the negative response.
Moving Forward: Selena Gomez’s Plans
Gomez now plans to stay out of politics. She wants to avoid further drama and focus on her career and brand.
The actress is still passionate about immigration issues but realizes her message was lost in the emotional video. She believes the video could have been more powerful without the tears.
In retrospect, Gomez feels that her tears portrayed weakness, which was not her intention. She simply wanted to raise awareness about immigration, emphasizing that most Americans are descended from immigrants, whether documented or not.