UNITED STATES: Selena Gomez’s mother, Mandy Teefey, has responded to criticism after a series of cryptic Instagram posts prompted speculation about her relationship with the singer and her 13-year-old daughter, Gracie.
The 50-year-old producer shared an Instagram carousel featuring family photos, memes, and motivational quotes that many followers interpreted as indirect comments about her daughters.
What did Teefey write in the now-controversial post?
The post included a mirror selfie of Selena Gomez, 33, with her younger half-sister Gracie, alongside the caption: “My greatest accomplishments, love me or not.”
Teefey added that they were “the coolest” and expressed hope that one day they would recognize “what a badass” she is and love her as much as she loves them.
She described herself as “just a mum” who never gives up, writing that she would always stand by her children regardless of the challenges she faces.
Which posts fueled online speculation?
The Instagram carousel also featured several ambiguous images and quotes that drew attention from fans.
One image showed a doll inside a rubbish bin with the caption, “Me when I have to run the business I manifested.” Another displayed a neon sign reading, “She outgrew what drained her,” while another quote described being a loyal friend willing to “take a bullet” but also “probably the reason we’re getting shot at.”
The combination of personal photos and cryptic messages led many followers to question whether Teefey was hinting at family tensions.
How did fans react to the posts?
Several social media users criticized Teefey for sharing messages they considered confusing and inappropriate.
One follower described the posts as an unusual choice for a parent, while another argued that if there were family issues, they should be handled privately rather than discussed indirectly on social media.
The critic also warned that such posts could be taken out of context and lead to unnecessary backlash against Selena Gomez.
How did Mandy Teefey respond to the criticism?
Teefey addressed the criticism directly in the comments, dismissing suggestions that the posts reflected family conflict.
Replying to one user, she wrote, “Girl. It’s typically moms not cool joke,” before adding “lol” to emphasize that the posts were intended humorously.
Her response sought to reassure followers that the messages had been misunderstood and were not meant to suggest problems within the family.