Selena Gomez has been confronting some of her fans after recently confirming her relationship with singer-songwriter Benny Blanco.
The 31-year-old actress has recently rocked the whole of the internet after seemingly debuting her new relationship as well as fighting for her life in the comment section of a new post.
Gomez, who initially gained fame as a child star and has recently transitioned into a beauty mogul, took to her Instagram Stories to post a black-and-white photograph of her leaning against a man's shoulder with no explanation, though fans were quick to point out that it could be Blanco after the pair had been interacting on social media more than usual in the weeks leading up to the soft launch.
Not only that, but Gomez's mom, Mandy Teefey, also followed Blanco on Instagram, which added more credence to the swirling rumors.
However, the drama really kicked off after the Rare Beauty founder liked a post by the celebrity news fan account PopFaction, who posted a carousel alongside the headline Selena Gomez Seemingly Confirms That She Is in a Relationship, which she commented "facts" under yesterday (December 7).
The post contained images and clips of the star, notably one taken from an episode of Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays where she confirmed that she "has a crush on someone."
But here's where things take an awkward twist as fans started gathering in the comments, seemingly unsupportive of the pair's newfound romance. Some even referred to the artist as "unhandsome."
In response to a comment, she Gomez shot back: "I don’t understand. If you actually care about me. This is my happiest. If you don’t feel free to say whatever you want. But I will never allow your words to guide my life. Ever. I’m done. If you can't accept me at my happiest then don’t be in [my] life at all."
She also replied to other comments including one that hinted she should go to therapy with: "Oh sweetheart. I've been in therapy since I was 18. I know what's best for me and I will fight till I get what I deserve. I appreciate your misguided input but I'm growing. Don't feel free to grow with me just know I'm not going to be with a f***boy ever again. Sorry to disappoint."
She also responded to others stating that Blanco has allegedly "treated me better than any human being on this planet. He is my absolute everything in my heart."
In one of the most awkward exchanges, someone even quotes a comment that Gomez herself had left under her ex Justin Bieber's post about his new girlfriend, stating that he shouldn't be mad at his fans for the hate to which the actress responded back with: "Not mad. It's been 6 months bb. I will always defend my friends family and fans till the day I die."
Hopefully she got the reference though because that was iconic.
As the comments continued to pour in, the news account even screenshotted them all and re-posted them, joking in the caption that it seems as though Gomez is hosting a "Q&A."
Of course, the reaction to Gomez's defence for her new man hasn't been all too positive either, with many branding her as "cringe."
"Miss Selena Gomez is weird for that lmfaoo cringe af? Pick me choose mee," one user said.
"Why is selena gomez up in everyone’s comment section defending her boyfriend like girl it’s not that deep," added another.
"I used to love selena gomez so much but lately she’s been acting too weird I can’t keep defending her," a third stated.
And this user also added: "Selena Gomez defending Benny Blanco with her life while he has shaded her in the past, he is friends with justin and hailey, kinda losing respect for her tbh, she even told justin in 2016 not to do the exact thing she is doing rn lol."
Big yikes.
It comes as Gomez stated that she was taking a break from dating and focusing on other things including her business and her family and friends. The star has previously been linked with Zayn Malik, The Weeknd and most notably Justin Bieber.
