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Originally Published 3 months ago — by E! Online
Francia Raisa responded to rumors of a feud with Selena Gomez, expressing happiness for her wedding to Benny Blanco and reflecting on their friendship, including her kidney donation in 2017, emphasizing that they support each other despite occasional distance.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by New York Post
Francia Raisa addresses rumors of a feud with Selena Gomez, clarifying that they are unfounded and expressing happiness for Gomez's wedding, while reflecting on their friendship and past challenges.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
Francia Raisa, who donated a kidney to Selena Gomez in 2017, addressed rumors of a rift following Gomez's wedding, clarifying that her donation was unconditional and denying any public feud or anger over Gomez's post-transplant lifestyle, emphasizing their friendship remains private.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bored Panda
Francia Raisa addressed rumors of a feud with Selena Gomez, clarifying that she was not upset about donating her kidney to Selena and was not present at her wedding, emphasizing their ongoing friendship and the importance of organ donation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by International Business Times UK
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco in an intimate, star-studded wedding, but Francia Raisa, her close friend and kidney donor, was notably absent, sparking speculation about their relationship. While official details are unclear, Raisa's absence appears to be due to personal choice or scheduling conflicts, with no confirmed hostility between them. The event highlights the intense scrutiny of Gomez's personal life and the enduring significance of Raisa's past support.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by SheKnows
The friendship between Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa appears strained after Raisa's absence from Gomez's wedding, reigniting past tensions despite their history of close support, including Raisa donating a kidney to Gomez.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Selena Gomez hosted her first benefit for the Rare Impact Fund, the philanthropic arm of her Rare Beauty cosmetics company, with support from Taylor Swift and Francia Raisa. The event aimed to raise funds for mental health resources and featured a star-studded guest list, including Martin Short, Tyga, and Benny Blanco. Gomez's Rare Impact Fund has already distributed $3 million in grants to organizations worldwide. Raisa praised Gomez for highlighting mental health as a brown woman, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health within Latinx households. Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Paul Rudd contributed auction items to help raise funds for the cause. Gomez shared her personal journey with mental health, including her diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and expressed her gratitude for the support she has received.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by E! NEWS
Francia Raisa reflects on the challenges she and Selena Gomez faced amid rumors of tension, revealing that they needed time apart. She received hateful comments and had to block people, but their friendship has since been repaired. Francia praises Selena for speaking out about mental health, especially within the Hispanic community, and credits her for inspiring her to share her own story. Selena emphasizes the importance of speaking up and reminds others that they are not alone in their struggles.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by E! NEWS
Actress Francia Raisa revealed that she has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects reproductive health. She shared her diagnosis on Instagram and expressed gratitude for a guide on living with PCOS. PCOS can cause irregular periods, excess androgen, and polycystic ovaries. Raisa's disclosure comes after she made headlines in 2017 for voluntarily donating a kidney to her friend Selena Gomez, clarifying that no one forced her to do so. Other celebrities, including Lea Michele and Victoria Beckham, have also opened up about their PCOS diagnoses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Francia Raisa, Selena Gomez's former best friend, has denied rumors that she was forced to donate her kidney to the singer. Raisa explained on the Good Guys Podcast that she felt it in her heart and knew she was a match, emphasizing that no one forced her to do anything. Despite a rocky friendship in recent years, the two seem to have reconciled, with Gomez recently posting a birthday tribute to Raisa.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
Selena Gomez sends a birthday message to her longtime friend Francia Raisa, eight months after their public falling-out. Raisa had donated a kidney to Gomez in 2017. The falling-out occurred when Raisa took issue with a comment Gomez made about Taylor Swift. Raisa faced online bullying following the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Selena Gomez wishes her organ donor and former friend, Francia Raisa, a happy birthday on social media, potentially signaling a desire to reconcile after their recent falling out. Francia had taken offense to Selena's comment in an interview where she mentioned being close only to Taylor Swift, despite Francia having donated a kidney to Selena in 2017. Francia unfollowed Selena on Instagram after the interview, and it remains to be seen if the birthday post will mend their relationship.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HuffPost
Selena Gomez and her kidney donor, Francia Raisa, may have grown apart due to Gomez's drinking habits, according to Raisa's father. Raisa donated her kidney to Gomez in 2017, but has become less present in her life since. While Raisa cited being in a different phase of life, her father attributed their distance to Gomez's drinking. Guidelines from the UK's National Health Service recommend kidney recipients drink no more than 14 servings of alcohol per week.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
Actor Francia Raisa spoke out about the online bullying she's faced following alleged drama with Selena Gomez. She detailed some of the "pretty bad" messages she's received and emphasized that no one condones bullying, especially Selena, who founded an initiative to support mental health. Francia made a plea for the hateful comments to cease and provided resources for those affected by bullying.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Page Six
Francia Raísa, who donated a kidney to Selena Gomez in 2017, revealed that she has been receiving threats from Gomez's fans after addressing their alleged feud. Raísa said that the comments have been "messing" with her "mentally" and called out the irony of fans bullying on her behalf, noting that Gomez has a non-profit, Rare Impact Fund, that works to reduce the stigma associated with mental health. The two hit a snag in their friendship after Gomez called Taylor Swift her "only friend in the industry" in a November interview with Rolling Stone.