Francia Raisa has debunked rumors of a fallout with Selena Gomez, years after donating her kidney to the singer.
She said their relationship remains respectful and that she feels grateful for the experience.
American actress Francia Raisa has addressed long-standing rumours about her relationship with singer Selena Gomez, years after donating her kidney to the pop star.
Speaking in a recent interview at a bookstore event, the “How I Met Your Father” actress dismissed claims that she and Gomez had fallen out, saying she remains grateful for the experience and harbors no resentment.
“I know she’s getting married, and I’m very happy for her. She has her life, and she’s already a billionaire. I’m grateful that I could do that for her,” Raisa said in Spanish, referring to Gomez’s reported upcoming wedding to producer Benny Blanco.
Raisa explained that her decision to donate a kidney in 2017 was purely selfless and not something that came with conditions or expectations.
“From the beginning, the doctors told me, it’s a donation. If you donate to St. Jude, you don’t call later to ask what they did with your dollar. It’s something nice I was able to do, and I’m grateful that I’m alive and could save a life,” she said.
When asked about rumors that she was upset over Gomez’s lifestyle choices after the surgery, Raisa dismissed them as false.
“What you’re asking me is nonsense that’s been in the media. There are too many rumors. I’ve never said anything. When that story came out, I wasn’t even aware of it,” she clarified.
The actress added that neither she nor Gomez has publicly discussed their private relationship in detail.
“No one knows what’s going on, and neither she nor I are talking about it. Maybe one day we will address it,” she said.
