Selena Gomez recently spoke out against a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about Puerto Rico at a Donald Trump election rally. The comments sparked anger among Puerto Ricans and others, and Gomez made it clear that she disagreed with such remarks.
Selena Gomez Responds to Joke
At the American French Film Festival, where she was promoting her new movie Emilia Perez, Gomez told Variety that she would always stand by her people. She stated, “I strongly disagreed with any comments that were made recently,” highlighting the harmful nature of Hinchcliffe’s joke.
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The joke suggested that Puerto Rico is like a “floating island of garbage,” which many found offensive. Hinchcliffe also made derogatory comments about Latinos, stating they “love making babies” and other racist remarks. This drew criticism from many, including fellow artist Nicky Jam, who also denounced the comments and withdrew his support for Trump, emphasizing that Puerto Rico deserves respect.
In her interview, Selena Gomez emphasized the importance of voting, saying, “people can sometimes forget that one vote can change everything.” Her comments reflect her commitment to social issues and her support for the Puerto Rican community.
Selena Gomez is returning to her role as Alex Russo in the reboot of Wizards of Waverly Place, which adds to her busy career. She continues to use her platform to speak out on important issues affecting her community.
