Selena Gomez caused a stir on social media after posting an emotional Instagram Story in which she apologized to Mexico. In the video, the singer-actress appeared visibly upset and admitted she was at a loss over what to do.
Accompanied by the message “I’m sorry” alongside the Mexican flag, many initially assumed her tears were tied to the backlash surrounding her involvement in Emilia Pérez—a film mired in controversy.
However, Selena Gomez’s heartfelt apology turned out to be rooted in something entirely different. With strong ties to Mexico through her heritage, the artist expressed deep concern over families being sent back to Mexico under U.S. President Donald Trump’s deportation orders.
The Reason Why Selena Gomez Cried While Apologizing to Mexico
The Instagram Story quickly went viral, prompting a wave of responses. While many applauded Selena Gomez for showing empathy, others criticized her approach.
The backlash was intense enough that she deleted the original video and posted another Story, this time with a black background and the caption, “Apparently, it’s not okay to show empathy for people.” She soon removed that post as well.
Selena Gomez shares emotional Instagram Story about the deportation of Mexican people:
“All my people are getting attacked, the children. I don’t understand. 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 promise.” pic.twitter.com/il8pPXYZma
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 27, 2025
Fans and followers remain confused by Selena Gomez’s messages—some wondering why she hasn’t addressed issues surrounding Emilia Pérez directly.
For now, many are left speculating on what she will do or say next, as her unexpected apology to Mexico continues to spark debate online.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Nayely Aguilera in Cultura Colectiva.
