Selena Gomez’s mom, Mandy Teefey, is firing back at shocking claims about her conduct at Wondermind, the mental health startup she co-founded with her daughter.
In a September 3 exposé from The Cut, several former employees alleged Teefey spent long hours in her office watching TV, ordering pricey designer clothes, and hoarding takeout food. They went so far as to nickname her office a “drug den,” with one ex-staffer even claiming they saw her snort what looked like Ritalin.
Teefey flat-out denied the accusation, telling the outlet, “Absolutely not.” She added, “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 that the media is willing to amplify their lies.”
On the TV allegations, she explained, “I always have something playing in the background. It’s part of my ADHD — that helps me focus.” She also rejected claims about stockpiling takeout food.
Wondermind, founded in 2022 by Teefey, Gomez, and Daniella Pierson, was created to destigmatize mental health and give people accessible resources. Gomez herself has been candid about her struggles with anxiety and depression, telling InStyle in 2022, “I have problems with depression and anxiety, and I found it difficult for me to be me.”
When asked about her current relationship with Selena, Teefey offered little detail.
