Marina Ruy Barbosa's mother has spoken out following reports of a falling out between the actress and longtime friend Luma Costa.
Gio Ruy Barbosa took to social media to defend both women after speculation erupted that political and financial differences had ended their friendship of more than two decades. The rumors began circulating widely after fans discovered that the two Brazilian actresses had stopped following each other on Instagram.
Responding directly to an Instagram post that reported on the alleged rift, Gio Ruy Barbosa pushed back against claims that money or politics caused the division. She stated that both women are successful in their own lives and urged the public to move forward. She added that she wished for peace and happiness for both of them, emphasizing that she still loves Costa's family.
Costa also weighed in on the same social media publication to push back against online attacks. She stated that she regretted that anyone still felt the need to diminish her as simply a businessman's wife. She added that critics would have to accept that she is a woman fulfilled in every aspect of her life, as a mother, a woman, and a working professional.
Rumors of political differences
The controversy gained momentum on Sunday, November 1, when followers realized that the two stars no longer followed each other on the platform. The discovery immediately triggered intense speculation online about what could have fractured an enduring friendship that had lasted for more than twenty years.
Another narrative spreading across social platforms alleged that opposing political viewpoints had driven the two women apart. Brazilian entertainment journalist Hugo Gloss covered the claim in a post of his own, prompting Costa to respond directly in the comments to set the record straight.
Costa confirmed that an issue had occurred between herself and Ruy Barbosa, but she strongly denied that political ideology had anything to do with their distance. She insisted that she would never end a personal friendship over differing political beliefs.
Addressing Gloss directly as a friend who knows her character, Costa pointed to her own family to illustrate her point. She explained that her sister, Lari, votes differently from her, noting that their differing political positions have never changed the love and respect she holds for her.
Two decades of high-profile friendship
Ruy Barbosa and Costa have spent more than twenty years as close companions, having both built careers in the Brazilian entertainment industry. Ruy Barbosa has long been one of the country's most prominent telenovela and television actresses, while Costa is also an established screen actress. Throughout their careers, their close personal bond had been widely recognized by fans and fellow performers alike.
While both Costa and Gio Ruy Barbosa have spoken publicly to dismiss the rumors regarding money and politics, neither side has disclosed the underlying reason for the split. At this stage, the exact cause of the disagreement between the two lifelong friends has not been publicly clarified, leaving observers to wonder if the pair will eventually reconcile.
