Chrissy Teigen has come to the defense of Selena Gomez after the White House criticized the singer and actress for a tearful video expressing her concerns about the deportation of undocumented migrants.
The White House responded to Gomez’s video on social media, posting a clip featuring mothers whose children had been victims of violent crimes committed by undocumented people. This appeared to be a pointed criticism of Gomez, who had shown support for those affected by deportations, leading to a wave of backlash from Republican supporters.
In her Instagram stories, Chrissy Teigen shared a People article that covered the White House’s response to Gomez’s emotional video. The model, television personality, and cookbook author made her position clear with a supportive caption. “Having empathy is now something gross and weird,” she remarked, expressing her frustration at the harsh reaction to Gomez’s stance. Teigen, who is married to musician John Legend, continued, “We love you @selenagomez, and boy does the White House have a lot of time on their hands for the uninformed thing ever.” Her comment highlighted the seemingly disproportionate attention given to Gomez’s empathetic post, which was focused on the emotional toll of deportation policies.
Teigen, known for her sharp sense of humor, ended her message with a sarcastic remark: “You want cheaper eggs? Too bad! Too many people to roast online. Maybe later.” This witty comment underscored her criticism of the White House’s handling of the situation, pointing out how some issues were being overshadowed by online conflicts.
Selena Gomez had posted a video on Instagram last week, showing herself crying over the emotional impact of Donald Trump’s new deportation policies, particularly how they affected children. The video, which was later deleted, sparked heated reactions, especially from those aligned with Republican views on immigration. In the wake of the controversy, Gomez shared another Instagram story, writing, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people,” indicating her dismay over the backlash she received.
Teigen’s outpouring of support for Gomez highlights the ongoing debate around empathy, immigration, and the role of celebrities in political discourse.