The passing of legendary primatologist Jane Goodall has left a huge void in the hearts of scientists and the global public.

But what has drawn special attention from the world media is not only her immense legacy, but also the emotional – and controversial – reaction of famous singer and actress Selena Gomez.

During an online chat with fans, Selena Gomez could not hold back her tears when mentioning Jane Goodall. She burst into tears on air, leaving viewers both surprised and sympathetic. Selena said that Jane Goodall was one of the people who inspired her the most in her journey to protect animals and pursue humanitarian projects. “She not only studied chimpanzees, she taught us how to understand, how to love and how to respect nature,” Selena shared with a choked voice.

However, surprisingly, this reaction quickly became a topic of fierce controversy. Some viewers think Selena is being too dramatic, even exploiting Jane Goodall’s death to gain attention. But there is another, more intense opinion, saying that the real reason for the controversy lies in the character of Jane Goodall herself – “because she deliberately…”

According to many opinions, Jane Goodall has been criticized in the academic world for some controversial research methods. Some people think that she “deliberately” blurred the line between science and emotion when personifying the behavior of chimpanzees, which made her work both praised and doubted. Therefore, when Selena Gomez cried and called Jane a “great hero”, many critics said that she ignored the dark corners and just chose to deify the character.

On social networks, a series of debates broke out. Some Selena fans tried to defend their idol, saying that her emotions were completely genuine and not staged. But others were cold, saying that the singer was “painting more tragedy” to create buzz. “If Selena really respects Jane Goodall, she should see both the bright and the dark side instead of just crying on livestream,” one netizen wrote.

The incident became more intense when some international journalists emphasized that Jane Goodall is not only a scientific icon but also a political figure – she has publicly supported radical environmental protection movements, causing deep controversy in public opinion. Therefore, Selena Gomez’s public praise of Jane Goodall as a “perfect role model” has become the spark that ignites endless debates.

However, it cannot be denied that Selena Gomez has shown very real feelings for Jane Goodall. Up to now, she has often participated in activities to protect animals and the environment and has repeatedly mentioned Jane as a source of inspiration. Selena’s tears, though doubted by some, still made millions of fans around the world feel sympathetic and moved.

The question is: was Selena Gomez’s reaction really wrong? Or is the public being too harsh on an artist when she expressed her true feelings about the passing of an icon she always respected?

One thing is for sure, this incident shows the controversial power of both names: Jane Goodall – a scientist with a huge legacy but many hidden corners, and Selena Gomez – a star whose every word and every tear is always scrutinized.

No matter how controversial, the moment Selena Gomez burst into tears at the sad news is still spreading strongly, becoming a hot topic of discussion, and making the name Jane Goodall once again mentioned everywhere – not only as a scientist, but also as a symbol of love for nature, and at the same time the center of endless debates.