Selena Gomez, after issuing a warning about possibly deleting her Instagram account, made her highly-anticipated debut in the public eye.
On the weekend, the 31-year-old actress was spotted spending quality time with her best friend, Taylor Swift, during a glamorous evening in New York City. She exuded both style and comfort in a brown turtleneck sweater dress provided by the brand FRAME. Amidst the recent criticism she faced for her silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the actress vowed to delete her Instagram account. However, she maintained her fashionable presence by donning a long knit dress with voluminous balloon sleeves, accentuating her waist with a gold leather belt.
To complete her look, she opted for an elegant bun hairstyle, showcasing a pair of large gold hoop earrings. Her footwear included pointy slingback kitten heels, which she wore with opaque tights underneath her ankle-length dress. A bucket bag made from black leather with gold accents perfectly complemented the rest of her ensemble. Her makeup style was a fresh and luminous look, featuring fluttery lashes, champagne-toned eyeshadow, a touch of latte-colored lip gloss, and a beautiful coral blush to enhance her natural beauty.
During this outing, her companion, Swift, was accompanied by her NFL star boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who was away from his team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Furthermore, the two friends were joined by a star-studded entourage, including Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Brittany Mahomes, and Sophie Turner.
Gomez addressed the criticism she received from social media users on her Instagram regarding her silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a now-deleted post, she expressed her belief that a single post would not have a transformative impact on the world. Additionally, she stated her decision to temporarily step away from the platform, citing the overwhelming number of fans engaging in her comments section.
“I’ve decided to take a break from Instagram and disconnect for a while,” she shared on Twitter, seemingly in response to the criticism. “I’m fed up with everything that’s happening.”
However, instead of completely deactivating her account, she simply disabled comments on all of her posts and hasn’t updated her Instagram Story since.
Earlier this week, Selena had mentioned that she needed a “break” from Instagram, and it has been several days since she last shared a photo.
In response to the criticism, she expressed her sadness over the current state of the world, filled with horror, hate, violence, and terror. However, she recognizes that a social media post alone won’t have the power to “change the world.”
In her heartfelt message, she expressed her deep concern about any form of hatred, even the brutal acts of torture and murder. She emphasized the urgent need to put an end to violence once and for all, with a special emphasis on safeguarding the wellbeing of everyone, particularly innocent children. She humbly acknowledged that her words might not adequately address the gravity of the situation or fit into a trending hashtag. Nevertheless, she firmly stated that witnessing the harm inflicted upon innocent individuals has left her feeling unwell, and she longs to make a meaningful impact on history. She understands, however, that a mere social media post will not be sufficient to achieve such significant change.
In response to Selena’s recent video promoting the Rare Impact Fund for World Mental Health Day, she faced criticism from some fans who believed she should have addressed certain issues in the comments section. This led to Selena deactivating comments on her recent posts, causing some of her 430 million fans to revisit her video from October 4. These fans, aware that Selena is a UNICEF ambassador, expressed disappointment that she didn’t speak out against the ongoing war. In a now-deleted Instagram Stories post, Selena wrote, “I’m taking a break and deleting my Instagram,” seemingly in reaction to the backlash. It appears that she is completely fed up and opposes everything that is currently happening.
On Monday, Selena made a surprising announcement on Instagram, stating that she needed to take a much-needed break from the platform. This was her latest post in several days, and it seemed like she needed some time away. However, Selena recently broke her silence to address some criticism she had received.
In response to the ongoing horrors of hate, violence, and terror happening in the world, Selena expressed her distress. She acknowledged that witnessing such atrocities deeply saddened her, but she also emphasized that a single social media post cannot bring about significant change.
Selena’s statement condemned any form of hatred towards any group, vehemently denouncing the inhumane acts of torture and killing that are occurring. She made it clear that these actions were nothing short of horrific and unacceptable.
“We have a responsibility to halt the cycle of violence and ensure the well-being of every individual, especially the youth. My sincerest apologies if my words or even a mere hashtag fail to address this issue adequately.
The anguish I feel is overwhelming when I witness innocent people enduring pain. It is this deep-rooted desire to rewrite history and create a better future that keeps me motivated. However, I am aware that a single post cannot bring about substantial change.
Furthermore, I want to shed light on an old Instagram picture of my half-sister, Gracie Elliott Teefey, who is now 10 years old. Each passing day fills me with an indescribable sorrow. I am fully committed to doing whatever it takes to protect the lives of the young and innocent.”
The Health Ministry in Gaza, under the administration of Hamas, recently conducted a study and revealed some distressing findings. In the initial 25 days of the ongoing conflict, more than 3,600 innocent children have tragically lost their lives. This devastating loss can largely be attributed to the retaliatory bombings that were carried out as a response to an earlier attack. Regrettably, this attack had claimed the lives of 1,033 Israeli citizens on October 7th.