Selena Gomez’s mom raises eyebrows with bizarre ‘joke’ about daughters: ‘They throw me in the trash’

Selena Gomez's mom, Mandy Teefey, is attempting to put out a social media fire that she started herself. After sharing an Instagram post Sunday — that many fans took to be a dig at Gomez and the pop star's younger half-sister, Gracie — Teefey responded to one fan, claiming it was all in good fun, writing, "Girl. It's typically moms not cool joke. Calm down. lol." The hubbub all began when Teefey posted a mirror selfie of Gomez and Gracie with a caption that began, "My greatest accomplishments, love me or not," and included phrases like "Who never gives up when they throw me in the trash." The slideshow was filled with memes and quotes, including a photo of a doll in a trashcan. The post drew negative reactions from some fans, with one responding, "Posting about this as the parent is quite a strange choice queen." A viral post on X read, "One must keep their personal life to themselves and realise their daughter is too big of a celebrity to throw such tantrums." Others, meanwhile, defended Teefey for others taking her words "out of context." Teefey, who co-founded the mental health organization Wondermind with Gomez in 2022, celebrated the "Wizards of Waverly Place" alum's wedding to Benny Blanco last September.