Updated On: 05 September, 2025 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Selena Gomez's mother Mandy Teefey, has reacted to allegations that she would snort drugs at the workplace. The employees of her start-up Wondermind, alleged that she was often drowsy and would consume drugs and medications at the workplace

Selena Gomez with mother
Selena Gomez's mom, Mandy Teefey, recently found herself in a controversy after she was accused of taking drugs in her Wondermind office. The accusations were levelled by employees of the mental health-centred media company. She has now vehemently denied the allegations. For the unversed, Wondermind is a start-up, Mandy co-founded with Selena to create mental health-related content through a website, podcasts, TV shows and movies
Talking to The Cut, Mandy shared, "I started Wondermind because I wanted to help people with mental illness. It's unfortunate that a few disgruntled employees with an ax to grind can spread lies about me and distort the truth. Even more disappointing is that the media is willing to amplify their lies."
The 49-year-old was accused of snorting "a line of Ritalin" in her office, according to employees. Meanwhile, other employees alleged that Mandy had vitamin IV drips administered regularly by a "rotation of nurses," as another nurse would give her liquid Benadryl.