Jake T Austin wishes ‘sister’ Selena Gomez well after mental health struggles

Supporting his TV sister. “I really wish her the best,” Jake T. Austin told Us Weekly of his former Wizards of Waverly Place costar Selena Gomez on Thursday, March 14. The “Back to You” singer, 26, sought treatment for mental health issues in October 2018.

That same month, Austin, 24, posted a throwback picture of himself and Gomez from their days on the Disney Channel hit with the caption, “I love you @selenagomez.” Austin notes he was “publicly just wishing her well” with the post. “I know that everyone, including myself, have gone through low points in life — then through points of great happiness,” he said. The two played siblings Max and Alex Russo on the sitcom from 2007 to 2012 (David Henrie played their brother, Justin Russo).

 In real life, Austin says Gomez is “like my sister in many ways.” When asked if the Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation actress is doing better these days, he said, “I believe so. Yes. I think everyone has to evolve as people, and grow, and that’s what she’s doing. I wish her nothing but the best.