The deadly floods in Texas hit close to home for Selena Gomez, who was born and raised in the Lone Star State, and spoke out about the disaster on Instagram.
In a post on her Story on Friday (July 11), the singer-actress wrote a message of support for the victims of the torrential rains that swept through Texas in the first week of July. More than 100 people have died in the destruction, according to CNN, including 27 young girls and counselors who were part of the Camp Mystic summer camp located along the Guadalupe River.
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“So many are hurting and have lost everything, including loved ones, in my home state of Texas,” Gomez wrote. “My heart breaks for those who have lost someone and anyone still missing. The people of Texas will need our help as they rebuild from this unfathomable disaster.”
The hitmaker went on to encourage followers to join her in contributing money to support the state’s recovery and rebuilding efforts. “I’ll be donating to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund,” she wrote. “If you are able, please consider doing the same. And, as the community mourns, please know mental health support is available.”
Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, where she lived until she moved to Los Angeles as a teenager to star in Wizards of Waverly Place. She’s just the latest musician to acknowledge the floods in her home state, with fellow Texans Miranda Lambert, Hilary Duff and Maren Morris posting messages of support in recent days. Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish and Shakira have also shared their condolences.
The Rare Beauty founder is currently fresh off of the last day of filming for season five of Only Murders in the Building, in which she’s starred since 2021. In June, she posted an emotional video of herself and costars Martin Short and Steve Martin celebrating the wrap, with Gomez getting visibly teary-eyed in the moment.
Gomez also dropped music this year, teaming up with fiancé Benny Blanco for joint album I Said I Love You First. The LP reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
