Francia Raísa: The Untold Story of Selena Gomez's Kidney Donor and Rekindled Friendship
Selena Gomez recently tied the knot with Benny Blanco in a star-studded wedding in Santa Barbara. The ceremony was attended by 170 family and friends, including Taylor Swift, who gave an emotional speech. Other guests included Ed Sheeran, Paris Hilton, Paul Rudd, and Cara Delevingne. However, one notable absence was Selena's longtime friend, Francia Raísa, who had donated a kidney to Selena in 2017.
Francia, who met Selena over a decade ago, was not seen at the wedding. While the ceremony was taking place, Francia posted a video of herself dancing in Los Angeles. Fans speculated about her absence, with some questioning if she was invited to the wedding. Francia and Selena first met in 2007 and formed a close bond, referring to each other as "sisters."
In 2018, Francia discussed her decision to donate a kidney to Selena, recalling the moment Selena revealed her need for a transplant. Following the successful surgery, both stars shared heartfelt messages of gratitude for each other. Despite reports of a falling out, Francia clarified in 2023 that there was no animosity between them. The two friends had reconciled by 2023, with Selena posting a sweet message for Francia's birthday and Francia attending Selena's benefit event.
Francia opened up about her kidney donation during a podcast appearance, expressing no regrets about her decision. She emphasized that the donation came from the kindness of her heart. Despite ups and downs in their friendship, Francia and Selena were glad to be back together and had spent quality time reconnecting. The actresses shared moments like getting spray tans and visiting old favorite restaurants. They both expressed happiness at rekindling their friendship.