Selena Gomez, the actress from ‘Only Murders In the Building,’ posted a message on her Instagram Story on Monday, explaining her decision to take a break from social media. She mentioned feeling deeply disturbed by recent global news, including incidents of violence and terror.
She expressed her concerns about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas, where there have been reports of casualties on both sides. Gomez emphasized the need to protect all people, particularly children, and called for an end to violence.
Save the Children reports that, in the three weeks since the intensification of the conflict on October 7, over 3,257 children have been documented as having lost their lives.
In her Instagram Story, Selena Gomez addressed her recent period of silence, acknowledging that her fans had taken notice. Her most recent post was made on October 7, where she promoted a collaboration between her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, and Sephora, with the proceeds going to the Rare Impact Fund, an organization dedicated to improving mental health services for young individuals.
In her October 30 Instagram Story, Gomez expressed her apologies if her words or the use of hashtags were insufficient to address the situation. She emphasized that she couldn’t simply stand by while innocent people suffered, as it deeply affected her.
The post has either been set to private or deleted by its creator.
The actress, who holds the distinction of being the third most-followed celebrity on Instagram with a staggering 431 million followers, shared her desire to make a positive impact on the world, recognizing the limitations of a single social media post. Selena Gomez, known for her role in “Wizards of Waverly Place,” has taken her second social media hiatus of the year, following a brief break in February.
Source: Entertainment Tonight
