PARIS: Francia Raisa, Selena Gomez’s former best friend, has spoken out to dispel rumors surrounding her kidney donation to the singer in 2017. The actress, known for her incredible act of kindness, clarified that her decision to donate her kidney was entirely voluntary and driven by genuine kindness.
Addressing the procedure on the Good Guys Podcast, Raisa shared her experience, stating, “I just felt it in my heart, I knew I was a match. I knew it was gonna happen. No one forced me to do anything. It came out of the genuine kindness of my heart, and I’ve been super blessed ever since.”
Francia Raisa’s Kidney Donation to Selena Gomez
The kidney donation was intended to help Gomez, who was battling lupus-related organ damage at the time. Raisa considers the experience a “walking success story” and has taken better care of herself since the donation. Grateful for the opportunity to help others through organ donation, she uses her own experience as inspiration.
Raisa and Gomez first met in 2007 and formed a close bond, attending numerous red carpet events together. However, their relationship experienced strain after the kidney donation, leading to public feuding for months.
Despite the past challenges, Raisa clarified that she no longer harbors any animosity toward Gomez. The How I Met Your Father star asserted that she has “no beef” with the Rare Beauty founder. Recent interactions on social media, including Gomez’s heartfelt birthday tribute to Raisa, hint at a potential reconciliation between the two friends.
