Selena Gomez embroiled in controversy over Starbucks cup
Selena Gomez apologizes after being called out for posting photos with Starbucks to her Instagram story
Selena Gomez became embroiled in controversy when she posted what appeared to be a photo featuring a Starbucks cup on Instagram, triggering a wave of criticism from her fans.
Gomez’s image, featuring a Starbucks cup, drew ire from one follower who accused her of ignorance regarding the ongoing Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel.
As Selena Gomez’s viral photo promoting a Starbucks cup circulated, several social media users began trolling her and criticizing her actions.
In response to one comment criticizing her, Selena Gomez acknowledged her ignorance, saying, “I wasn’t aware. It seems I made a foolish mistake. I apologize.”
Selena Gómez promotes Starbucks on Instagram and got a lot of hate pic.twitter.com/BhArvaqtuR
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Advocates of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement have been amplifying their calls to boycott the renowned multinational coffeehouse chain, Starbucks due to its ongoing associations with Israel.
As reported, amid the boycotts the brand has already suffered $11 billion in losses, along with a 9.4% decline in the company’s total value.
The fiasco ignited when a Starbucks Workers Union tweeted on X expressing their solidarity with Palestine.
