Early Life
- Full Name: Selena Marie Gomez
- Born: July 22, 1992
- Birthplace: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
- Parents: Mandy Teefey (former stage actress) and Ricardo Joel Gomez
- Heritage: Mexican and Italian descent
- Early Interest in Entertainment: Inspired by her mother’s acting career
Career Beginnings (2002–2006)
- 2002: Started acting at age 10 in Barney & Friends alongside Demi Lovato
- 2006: Played minor roles in Disney Channel shows like The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana
Disney Stardom (2007–2012)
- 2007–2012: Starred as Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place, winning an Emmy Award
- Music Debut: Formed Selena Gomez & The Scene, releasing hits like Naturally and Love You Like a Love Song
- Acting: Appeared in Ramona and Beezus (2010) and Monte Carlo (2011)
Music Career (2013–Present)
- 2013: Went solo with Stars Dance (Come & Get It became a hit)
- 2015: Revival album (Good for You, Same Old Love, Hands to Myself)
- 2017: Collaborated on hits like It Ain’t Me (with Kygo) and Wolves (with Marshmello)
- 2020: Rare album (Lose You to Love Me became her first No. 1 song)
- 2021: Released her first Spanish-language EP, Revelación
- 2023: Single Soon teased upcoming music
Acting & Business Ventures
- Produced & Starred in 13 Reasons Why and Only Murders in the Building (won critical acclaim)
- Launched Rare Beauty in 2020, focusing on mental health advocacy
Personal Life & Philanthropy
- Health Struggles: Diagnosed with lupus, had a kidney transplant in 2017
- Advocate for Mental Health: Open about bipolar disorder and founded the Rare Impact Fund
- UNICEF Ambassador since 2009
Legacy
- Over 210 million records sold worldwide
- 400+ million Instagram followers, making her one of the most-followed celebrities
- Continues to impact music, TV, and beauty industries
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