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| Selena and Francia: A friendship for the ages |
Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa are two of the most successful women in the entertainment industry. They've both starred in hit TV shows and movies, and they've both sold millions of records. But more importantly, they're best friends.
Gomez and Raisa first met in 2007 at a charity event. They
instantly clicked, and their friendship quickly blossomed. They were
inseparable, and they supported each other through thick and thin.
In 2017, Gomez's lupus diagnosis took a turn for the worse. She
needed a kidney transplant, and Raisa immediately stepped up to be her donor.
The transplant was a success, and Gomez is now thriving.
After the transplant, Gomez and Raisa had a falling out. The
exact reason for the rift is unknown, but some sources have speculated that it
was because of Gomez's lifestyle choices. Gomez has been open about her
struggles with addiction and mental health, and it's possible that Raisa was
worried about her well-being.
Whatever the reason for the rift, Gomez and Raisa have since
reconciled. They were both in attendance at Gomez's Rare Impact Fund Benefit in
2023, and they spoke openly about their friendship.
"We missed each other," Raisa told PEOPLE. "Sometimes
I feel people need to spend time apart to grow individually and then come back
together. I think that's what relationships are about."
Gomez and Raisa's friendship is a testament to the power of true
love and support. They've been through a lot together, but their bond remains
unbreakable.
Here are some additional details about their friendship:
- Gomez and
Raisa are both from Texas, and they both got their start in the
entertainment industry at a young age.
- They've been
roommates several times over the years, and they're always supporting each
other's careers.
- Raisa has
said that Gomez is like a sister to her.
- Gomez has
said that Raisa is the most supportive person in her life.
- In 2017,
Gomez and Raisa got matching tattoos to commemorate their friendship and
Raisa's kidney donation.
Gomez and Raisa's friendship is an inspiration to us all. It
shows us that true friends are there for us through good times and bad, and
that they'll never give up on us.