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Selena Gomez’s Kidney Donor Francia Raisa Breaks Silence After Wedding Snub
Despite not receiving an invitation, she donated her kidney. Francia Raisa is now addressing the accusations and disclosing the truth about her broken relationship with Selena Gomez after years of keeping quiet.
Actress Francia Raisa, 37, who is best known for her part in “How I Met Your Father,” made headlines across the world in 2017 when she gave pop singer Selena Gomez, who was then suffering from lupus, a kidney that could save her life.
However, their friendship has long been tainted by gossip, animosity, and radio silence in spite of that enormous gift. Raisa seems to have had enough in a recent interview that was purportedly taken at a bookstore event.
“Right now, what you are asking me is nonsense that has been in the media, and there are too many rumors,” she said bluntly, addressing the widespread belief that she’d been angry over Gomez’s post-transplant lifestyle choices. “I’ve never said anything.”
Not on the Guest List — But Still ‘Happy for Her’
Putting more fuel on the fire? The guest list for Selena’s well-publicized wedding to music producer Benny Blanco did not include Raisa’s name.
According to reports, Taylor Swift, Zoe Saldaña, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Ed Sheeran, and her co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short from “Only Murders in the Building” attended the extravagant celebration. However, Raisa? Not invited. Nevertheless, she chose to be diplomatic when questioned about the omission, even using Spanish.
“I know she’s getting married, and I’m very happy for her. And look… she has a life and she is already a billionaire and I am grateful that I could do that for her,” she added, according to translated subtitles. At the time of the interview, Gomez had not yet walked down the aisle.
Francia defends her choice, saying, “It’s a Donation, Not a Transaction.”
Beyond the news reports and rumors, Raisa also used the occasion to consider the deed that permanently tied them together and, possibly, secretly tore them apart.
“From the beginning, the doctors told me, it’s a donation. If you are going to donate a dollar to St. Jude or somewhere else, you’re not going to call to say, ‘Hey, what are you doing with my dollar?'” She mentioned. “It’s a donation, and it’s something nice that I was able to do. I am grateful that I am alive, and I can say that I have saved a life.”
‘I Wasn’t Aware of Those Rumors’: Smoking, Silence, and an Unspoken Bond
What about the widely circulated rumor that Raisa was upset with Gomez because she was accused of smoking or making bad health decisions after receiving a transplant?
“When that rumor came out that I had gotten angry or something like that because [Gomez] was smoking, I wasn’t aware of those rumors,” she noted calmly. “No one knows what’s going on, and neither she nor I are talking about it. One day, maybe we will address it.”
In a quick but startling aside, Raisa remarked that women might find it more difficult to donate their organs than men, but she did not elaborate on why.
A Silent Rift or Simply Moving On?
Eight years have passed since Raisa gave Gomez the gift of life, and there are still many unresolved problems in their relationship.
As time passed and wedding bells rung without her hero in sight, Gomez’s public acclaim for Raisa’s ultimate gift appears to have faded into silence.
Raisa’s message, however, is unmistakable: love, not coercion, drove her actions. And perhaps—just possibly—that’s all that counts.
In response to inquiries about the status of their friendship, Gomez discreetly began a new chapter by posting behind-the-scenes photos from her wedding to Blanco on September 27, 2025, a ceremony that captivated the world and lit up Instagram.
However, it was Blanco’s gaudy wristwear that drove the internet into a frenzy, even if the couple’s loving hugs and expensive clothing dominated the comments section.
The Star Couple’s Tender Moments
Glistening with bridal radiance, Gomez was the first to announce their wedding on social media, giving fans a sneak peek at their idyllic garden photo shoot.
In a sequence of pictures, the couple, both dressed in custom Ralph Lauren outfits, looked incredibly happy as they held each other close and looked at each other with affection.
In one especially beautiful photo, Blanco was lying over Gomez’s knees, her flowing dress spread out over the grass in an exquisite manner.
Another breathtaking photo showed Gomez sitting by herself in the verdant surroundings, smiling subtly while holding a bouquet.
Other images displayed a number of Polaroids they had captured, all of which conveyed the same happiness. Two adorable videos were included to go with these stills.
In one, the bride touches her groom’s shoulders tenderly and fixes his bowtie before kissing him to end the moment. Another shows the couple enjoying their happiness as they playfully skip through the lawn hand in hand.
Benny’s Heart-melting Caption
Just a day later, Blanco took to Instagram to upload his own set of snapshots, including a picture of their wedding rings and an image of them sleeping in bed together. There was also a relaxed, cozy mirror selfie of the pair lounging on a couch, and his heartfelt caption read, “i married a real life disney princess [sic].”
But in the midst of the sweet protestations of love, astute admirers soon focused on one particularly noteworthy piece of gear: Blanco’s stunning Jacob & Co. Ashoka-cut diamond boutique watch.
Netizens Fixate On The Eye-Popping Timepiece
While the pair’s wedding bands were on full display, that extravagant watch stole the show. “Forget the rings check out his watch,” one commenter exclaimed. “Wow, he’s loving his diamonds ,” said another netizen.
One offered a more divisive take, “That looks like a women’s [sic] watch…” Adding fuel to the fire, one fan gasped, “His diamonds are bigger than hers,” while yet another admirer said, “Omg his watch.”
Praise Pours In For Selena’s Elegant Bridal Look
However, a lot of internet users returned their focus to the bride and her eye-catching outfit.
“Omg very sweet caption wow. Selena was a gorgeous bride!” one Redditor gushed about Blanco’s words to describe Selena Gomez. Another added, “This is a gorgeous wedding. And he’s wearing shoes!”
Fashion fans and romantics alike couldn’t get enough of Gomez’s understated bridal beauty. “The simplicity of the dress and it’s elegance need to be studied. Wifey Selena look breathtaking , and her husband Benny adore her a lots [sic],” one person wrote.
Another expressed, “The silk and the lace dress is a moment, so simple yet elegant and classic, and of course the natural diamond earrings, wedding band, and engagement ring are so stunning to see. And the final word? This dress I’m obsessed with,” one netizen declared.
Shocking Post from a Famous Ex
Not just netizens had a lot to say about this enchanting wedding. As previously reported, her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, a musical celebrity, set off a chain reaction on the internet with an emotionally charged tweet that sent followers into a tailspin of suspicion, conjecture, and social media mayhem.
What should have been a delightfully private celebration for Gomez instead became a viral circus, as the timing of Justin’s post and soul-baring lyrics brought the most complex love triangle in pop culture back into the public eye.
A Wedding, a Post, and a Storm of Emotions
The “Sorry” singer, who is married to model Hailey Bieber, posted a melancholic montage of pictures from a basketball court along with a particularly personal song as the couple exchanged vows.
The track? “I DO” — a romantic ballad from the singer’s “SWAG II” album. The words? Devastatingly personal. The lyrics, which include lines like “Nobody gets to touch you, I do” and “You will always be the one that I choose,” struck an emotional chord with listeners.
The song’s personal statements of unwavering love drove social media into overdrive, and for many, the timing felt anything but coincidence.
Fans Erupt over His Song Choice and Timing of The Post
Many viewers didn’t hold back as the post went viral on social media, with comments exploding with responses ranging from perplexed to intense. Internet users questioned Bieber’s choice to post that song on that particular day, focusing on the timing.
“Out of ALL of his songs to post, he chooses this one, on THIS day?” pointed out one follower, while another bluntly remarked, “How weird.”
Others couldn’t help but point to the clear emotional undertones of the lyrics and what they seemed to imply. “Wait….is this song for her??? Ok. I know you do. You will always always do [sic],” speculated one fan.
Echoing a similar sentiment, someone else wrote, “The love of his life is married,” while another reiterated, “The love of your life just got married.” Still, others interpreted the post as a quiet moment of regret, with one person simply stating, “You lost her…”
Among the more pointed — and humorous — critiques was a lengthy plea from a devoted fan who both scolded and sympathized, “Justin… seriously? Dropping that song on your ex’s wedding day? Bro, you’re basically handing people free ammo. Help yourself, papi, I’m begging you. It’s like you enjoy being roasted 24/7. I love you though.”
And for those who chose not to read too deeply into the gesture, some kept it light. “The song is crazy,” one observer chimed in, while another dubbed the song choice “wild.”
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