Francia Raisa has opened up about her decision to donate her kidney to Selena Gomez in 2017, dismissing rumors that she was forced or coerced into the act. Raisa, who has been friends with Gomez since 2007, described the donation as an act of kindness and a personal choice. She revealed that despite rumors of a subsequent estrangement between the two, they have since reconciled and remain close. Raisa highlighted the positive impact the donation has had on her life, including landing a significant acting role shortly after the surgery. She also expressed a desire for more privacy regarding her personal life and her ongoing work in supporting organ donation.