Selena Gomez recently shared an emotional, tear-filled video on her Instagram story expressing her concerns over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The video quickly went viral, with the Grand Prairie-raised actress visibly upset as she spoke out about the immigration crisis and its devastating effects on children.
“I just want to say that I’m so sorry,” Gomez said, wiping away her tears as she spoke. Her Instagram story included an emoji with a Mexican flag, symbolizing her solidarity with the immigrant community.
“All my people are getting attacked — the children. I don’t understand,” Gomez continued. “I wish I could do something, but I can’t. I don’t know what to do.”
In a follow-up Instagram post, Selena Gomez wrote, “Apparently it’s not okay to show empathy for people,” reflecting her frustration over the growing division in political discourse surrounding immigration policies. By late afternoon, both her posts were removed from her Instagram account.
Immigration Enforcement Actions Prompt Protests in North Texas
The same day, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained 84 individuals in North Texas, citing their varying degrees of criminal activity. The ramped-up enforcement efforts sparked widespread protests in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with many residents voicing opposition to the increased deportations.
Backlash to Selena Gomez's Post on Immigration
Gomez's heartfelt posts did not go unnoticed, sparking both support and criticism. TV personality Piers Morgan voiced his disapproval on social media, accusing the singer of celebrity narcissism for showing sympathy towards those being deported. He posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Posting yourself weeping over illegal immigrant criminals being deported is a new level of absurd celebrity narcissism.”
Selena Gomez’s Personal Connection to Immigration
Selena Gomez has been vocal about her personal connection to immigration issues. In a 2019 op-ed for Time magazine, she revealed that her grandparents were undocumented immigrants who crossed the southern border from Mexico into the United States. She has consistently advocated for immigrant rights, as shown by her role as a producer for the Netflix documentary series Living Undocumented, which follows the lives of eight undocumented families at risk of deportation.
“Immigration goes beyond politics and headlines. It is a human issue, affecting real people, dismantling real lives,” Gomez wrote in the op-ed. “How we deal with it speaks to our humanity, empathy, and compassion. How we treat our fellow human beings defines who we are.”
Controversy Surrounding Selena Gomez’s Role in Emilia Pérez
Recently, Selena Gomez has also made headlines for her portrayal of Emilia Pérez in a musical crime film about a trans Mexican drug kingpin. The film, which garnered critical acclaim at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, was awarded Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. However, the film has faced backlash, particularly within the Mexican community, due to concerns about its portrayal of cartel violence and casting choices.
Some critics have questioned Gomez’s Spanish fluency and the authenticity of the film’s depiction of Mexican culture. "Selena Gomez spoke such bad Spanish. There are certain expressions we don't use in Mexico," said moviegoer Dora Pancardo, commenting on the film after a screening in Mexico City. Film critic Ana Iribe also took to X to express concerns about the lack of research in the making of Emilia Pérez.
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