Megyn Kelly’s recent criticism of Selena Gomez has drawn widespread attention, focusing on the singer and actress’s emotional response, including her crying, to a pressing political issue. Known for her candid social media presence, Gomez found herself at the center of a heated debate after sharing a deeply personal, now-deleted video.
This article explores the controversy, the responses from both Kelly and Gomez, and the broader conversation about public emotion and celebrity influence.
Megyn Kelly calls Selena Gomez a ‘sick person’
Megyn Kelly labeled Selena Gomez a “sick person” after the singer and actress posted a crying, tearful video on Instagram addressing mass deportations in the United States. During her podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly criticized Gomez’s emotional display, calling it “sick” and questioning her motives for sharing the video publicly.
The controversy began when Gomez shared a now-deleted Instagram post. In the video, she sobbed over reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids under President Donald Trump’s administration. The post included a Mexican flag emoji. Gomez apologized to her fans, saying, “All my people are getting attacked, the children. I don’t understand” (via The Wrap). The actress, of Mexican heritage, expressed frustration and helplessness. She vowed to help affected families.
Kelly ridiculed the video, stating that “tears should happen privately.” She implied that Gomez sought attention by sharing her emotions with such a large audience.
Gomez’s video received mixed reactions. Some critics accused her of dramatizing the issue, while many fans praised her empathy. In a follow-up Instagram Story, Gomez wrote, “Apparently it’s not OK to show empathy for people.” Kelly described Gomez’s actions as performative. She suggested Gomez deleted the video after realizing many Americans supported the policies.
The incident has sparked debates about celebrities addressing political issues. Kelly called Gomez’s display of emotion inappropriate, but others defended it as a genuine response to human suffering.
