A Toast to Sisterhood: Francia Raisa and Selena Gomez Reunite After Years Apart
In the fickle world of Hollywood relationships, true friendships that stand the test of time are a rare find indeed. So when actress and model Francia Raisa revealed that she and multi-hyphenate talent Selena Gomez have reconnected after years of distance between them, we raised a glass in celebration.
As Raisa relayed in a recent interview, she and former Disney darling Gomez had a significant falling out about six years ago and barely spoke, let alone spent time together as they once did. Though the exact reasons remain vague, Raisa acknowledges, “No relationship is perfect.” Even one as profound as theirs once was.
Of course, this was no ordinary friendship between two ambitious young stars carving out careers in entertainment. That fateful day in 2017 when Raisa selflessly chose to donate her kidney to save Gomez’s life amid the songstress’ battle with the autoimmune disease lupus bonded them indefinitely. “I gave the girl a kidney,” as Raisa succinctly puts it. Such a gesture would seem to guarantee lifelong sisterhood.
Yet the subsequent years brought change and challenges that took a toll. As Raisa tells it, “When our situation came up…I never regretted it. I am happy that we are here today, celebrating and supporting each other.” The passive language seems to hint that outside factors contributed to the unravelling. Whether pressures from work, demands from family or romantic woes, the two grew apart for their own reasons.
Now, with the perspective of more life experience and their 30-something wisdom, Raisa says with grace and maturity , “We’ve never really had beef with each other. Nothing happened, and if you ask either of us, we don’t know what happened but we needed that time apart.”
That time allowed their bond to reset and come back even stronger, with compassion and patience on both sides. Raisa remembers Gomez being the one to extend the olive branch that initiated their long overdue reunion. Meeting for dinner in St. Tropez, reflective conversations opened the door for the women to connect as equals who had weathered their share of storms.
Concluding the lovely interview, Raisa expressed joy at embracing this rebuilding, saying, “Now we can get to know each other again.” For two stars often embroiled in drama and controversy rather than praise and support, this sisterhood revival reminds us that true friendship can endure all. When bonds this special reconcile, we all celebrate. Wherever their renewed connection leads Francia Raisa and Selena Gomez next on their journeys, we raise our glasses. Here’s to second chances and lifelong friendships.
