Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa's friendship strained due to misunderstandings and perceived slights after Raisa donated a kidney to Gomez in 2017, notably when Gomez called Taylor Swift her "only friend in the industry" and didn't mention Raisa in her documentary, leading to a year-long silence and continued speculation, though they have since tried to mend fences, acknowledging a need for space and acknowledging the impact of the transplant on both their lives, as reported by TODAY.com and Yahoo News.
Her best friend, Francia Raisa, made the ultimate sacrifice, donating her kidney despite the life-thre@tening risks. But the friendship deteriorated. A year later, rumors of Selena not caring for the new kidney (specifically due to excessive drinking) caused a rift.
The exchange fueled months of speculation that the two women had fallen out. Gomez tried to calm things down the following year, calling Raisa her “lifesaver” in an Apple TV+ documentary. Still, Raisa later admitted that their friendship had changed. “We hadn't spoken much in six years,” she told USA Today in 2023.
Some claimed Francia was angry at Selena for her lifestyle choices after the transplant, while others said they'd reconciled. In December 2023, Francia told USA Today, “We hadn't spoken much in six years. Especially [in] the last year, we didn't speak at all… We've never really had beef with each other.
What is the life expectancy of a transplanted kidney? On average, a kidney transplant from a living donor lasts for 20-25 years, while a kidney from a deceased donor lasts 15-20 years. This is very variable depending on the age of the donor and patient, and other medical issues.
While early kidney disease often has few signs, three key early warning signs to watch for are changes in urination (more/less frequent, foamy, or bloody), persistent fatigue, and swelling in hands, feet, or ankles, all pointing to the kidneys struggling to filter waste and excess fluid. These symptoms, along with others like itchy skin, poor appetite, or trouble concentrating, signal a need to see a doctor for proper testing.
According to Wizards of Waverly Place's Jennifer Stone, Gomez and Cyrus "were intermittently not getting along" in the mid-2000s because they dated Jonas Brothers star Nick Jonas back to back. The actress assured that, as of July 2024, there was no more drama.
She explained that her throat can swell at times, which affects how her voice sounds, keeping it simple and unapologetic: “There is no excuse, I don't really care. I think my point is that sometimes things happen... my throat kind of swells in the inside sometimes. That's all.”
The reason? Lovato wants to "focus on herself" and "avoid any difficult relationships," a source tells ET. "She needs to surround herself with those that support her goals and to stay away from any negativity," adds the source. "Demi has come a very long way.
That April, Lovato told Harper's Bazaar that while the two weren't close at that time, she would always wish Gomez well. “When you grow up with somebody, you're always going to have love for them,” she said, later adding, “I will always have love for her, and I wish everybody nothing but the best.”
Francia Raisa reaffirms she has no regrets being Selena Gomez's kidney donor: “I'm grateful that I could do that for her. Look, from the beginning the doctor told me, it's a donation. If you're going to donate a dollar to St. Jude or somewhere else, you're not going to call to say, 'What are you doing with my dollar?
According to Francia, “No one knows what's going on” between her and Selena. She added, “One day, maybe we will address it.” Hmmm. While Francia didn't explicitly say there's beef, it sounds like their friendship isn't in the best place right now, which explains her absence at Selena's wedding.
In a Q&A video, they dived into their friendship even more by answering fans questions about what made them so close. Selena bore her soul when she said, "I think really what makes her a true friend for me is just that she's honest with me, and she's always there for me..."
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In 2017, the actress shared that she'd undergone a kidney transplant due to lupus-related organ damage. Then, earlier this month, Gomez said on a podcast that she's developed arthritis related to her lupus symptoms.
Miley Cyrus has publicly shared she lives with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder causing swelling, hoarseness, and a deeper, raspy voice, which she embraces as part of her unique sound but makes touring difficult. While she's mentioned this and past health struggles like ovarian cysts, rumors of severe diagnoses (like cancer) circulating online (e.g., in posts from late 2025) are unverified and likely false, as recent reports focus on her vocal condition.
The two first met as teens on the hit Disney Channel series, where they played best friends Alex Russo and Harper Finkle — and their real-life friendship has only grown stronger over the years. Seeing them together on such a special day is the sweetest reminder of how far they've come since their Disney days.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth divorced due to a combination of factors, including growing apart, "too much conflict," different lifestyles (Miley focusing on sobriety and growth, Liam's more traditional path), and a marriage spurred by the trauma of losing their Malibu home in the 2018 Woolsey fire, rather than pure compatibility, with both eventually moving in different directions. Intense media scrutiny also added pressure to their high-profile, decade-long on-again, off-again relationship.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the top culprits damaging kidneys most, as they harm the delicate filtering blood vessels, leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and failure; other major factors include smoking, obesity, dehydration, poor diet (high sugar/salt/red meat), certain medications (NSAIDs), lack of sleep, and genetic conditions. These factors create a cycle where damaged kidneys worsen blood pressure, further damaging them.
Stay Hydrated
Water helps flush out toxins and waste products from your body, allowing your kidneys to function more efficiently. Aim to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily, and consider increasing your intake if you're active or live in a hot climate.
Life expectancy with kidney disease varies widely, from years to decades, depending on the stage, age, overall health, and treatment (like dialysis or transplant), with many people living long lives with early stages, while End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requires dialysis or transplant for survival, with average dialysis patients living 5-10 years but many living much longer.