Selena Gomez was slammed by fans for giving a homeless man a $20 bill.
The star – who is worth $1.3billion – was seen leaving luxury eatery Nobu Fifty Seven in New York City on Tuesday night as she handed an unhoused man a $20 bill.
After taking photos and signing autographs for fans she handed the cash to the panhandler and told him to: ‘Have a good meal.’
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Cash-strapped star? Selena Gomez was slammed by fans for giving a homeless man a $20 bill
Many reacted to her gesture on social media negatively considering hew newly minted billionaire status.
One commenter wrote: ‘Should have given him at least a $50. $20 bucks is nothing nowadays in New York. Cant even buy a pack of smokes and a tall boy beer for that anymore.’
Another said: ‘That’s like a penny split into 100 parts for her.’
However there were several fans who came to the star’s defense and praised her generosity.
One wrote: ‘For those who didn’t read, she asked her bodyguard for $20. She didn’t have cash on her or she probably would’ve given more.’
Someone else added: ‘Before y’all comment, how much did you give the homeless guy??’
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Minted: The actress, who is reportedly worth $1.3billion, was seen leaving luxury eatery Nobu Fifty Seven in New York City
Weeks ago Selena said she thinks it’s ‘distasteful to talk about money.
The star commented about her brand’s success when reacting to her billionaire status during an interview Entertainment Tonight.
‘I’m very grateful,’ she said on September 30. ‘I personally think it’s distasteful to talk about money but I really am giving all the credit to the people who buy the products.’
She added: ‘They’re the ones that made this dream of mine come true. So I’m really honored and just happy.’
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Done deal: She asked her bodyguard to hand a $20 bill to the destitute man before saying: ‘Have a good meal’
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Mini adventure: The star was wearing a blazer dress and white shirt for her evening out on the town
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Shtum about cash: Selena said she thinks it’s ‘distasteful to talk about money’
