Singer and actor selena gomez has spoken out after social media users speculated that a recent post was aimed at his longtime friend Taylor Swift.The controversy started after Gomez shared a recent reaction NBA the game Some fans interpreted part of her post as a subtle jab at Taylor Swift, sparking a heated debate online.Selena Gomez decided to clarify the situation through some Instagram Stories.The actor pointed out that his remarks were taken out of context and insisted that he would never intentionally insult his friends.
Selena Gomez says she will never insult her friends
Responding to the online chatter, Selena Gomez explained the background behind her post and the reason for the comment.She wrote: “Woke up and got so many texts. I would never insult my friends, not even an insult. The comment was a reaction to the first slide on the page. Second, I bet my friends on the game. Friends in the text string I’ve written to. I lost, but I was beating my opponents, my friends. Believe it or not, I have other friends in my life. But quickly forget that most people think otherwise. It’s a basketball game.”
The NBA post sparked controversy
The controversy was shared by Selena Gomez after an NBA game in which the New York Knicks scored a dramatic 107-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.As People reported, reacting to the match, Selena Gomez wrote, “Mad respect for the game!! Kudos to the peeps who represent it! What a comeback. So funny how some are fans all of a sudden though lol.”The post included a screenshot of an article on various celebrities who attended the match. Among those pictured was Taylor Swift.Some users interpreted the phrase about “sudden fans” as a reference to the ‘Blank Space’ singer.
Fans have rallied behind Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift
One Reddit user wrote: “This is ridiculous, Taylor was just his fiancee, they don’t really have to get out about basketball teams that support feuding, even though I’m not chronically online, and I’m a fan of both. I didn’t even know that was a situation.”Another commenter suggested that Gomez should be more careful with her social media interactions, writing: “Selena really needs a finista. With his level of popularity he should have stopped publishing professional publications online and not have to continue doing these follow up stories. “Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift have been close friends for many years.Their bond was highlighted recently during Selena Gomez’s wedding celebrations with music producer Benny Blanco. Taylor Swift was among those who joined the festivities.
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