Selena Gomez & Francia Raisa: Touching Moments from Their Friendship

Selena Gomez made the brave decision to share that she underwent a kidney transplant over the summer, and revealed that her close friend, actress Francia Raisa, had donated her kidney. Selena revealed the news of her surgery on Instagram, and in a lengthy message accompanied by photos taken around the time of the procedure, Selena personally thanked Francia. She wrote:

"And finally, there aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis."

You might recognize Francia for her role as Adrian Lee on Secret Life of the American Teenager, alongside Shailene Woodley, or from the Bring It On sequel Bring It On: All or Nothing (which also starred Solange and Hayden Panettiere). But Selena and Francia have been friends for a long time -- these two go way back. 

Take a look at how these two friends have supported each other over the years:

1. Francia donated her kidney to Selena.

2. In this Happy Birthday post to Selena last year (2016), Francia pointed out that when she had her heartbroken, Selena left the studio to be by her side. And Selena had also Facetime'd Francia to congratulate her on some good news she received minutes before hitting the stage. 

3. Celebrating Selena's birthday this year, Francia called the singer/actress her "forever friend."

4. When they first met, Selena gave Francia a necklace that said "a sister is a forever friend."

5. Francia was a part of Selena's dance squad for this infamous choreography video:

6. Here they are together at the the Unlikely Heroes' 3rd Annual Awards Dinner And Gala in 2014.

7. In 2011, they wore matching purple to the Justin Bieber: Never Say Never premiere in Los Angeles.

8. And last year, Francia supported Selena while she was on her "Revival Tour."

9. When Selena's 13 Reasons Why premiered, Francia was right there to support her friend.

10. Francia was so proud when Selena was on the cover of Vogue.

11. They are the definition of friendship goals.

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