[82] Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second studio album A Year Without Rain that same year,[83] which debuted on the U.S. She is known for frequently raising awareness on mental health. [30][31] She later auditioned for a role in the network's series Wizards of Waverly Place, ultimately winning the lead role of Alex Russo. In 2008, Gomez made her first animated movie, Horton Hears a Who!, and starred in the ABC Family movie Another Cinderella Story with fellow Disney Channel actor Andrew Seeley. [86] It debuted at number four on the U.S. [376] In August, Gomez featured in a remix of Rema's song, "Calm Down". It was the chart's first number-one debut since Swift's "Blank Space" (2014). According to Money Inc . Age: 23. [75] The album received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its "fun" nature and others criticizing Gomez's vocal performance. [223], Following the cancelation of her tour, Gomez rechecked into rehab to focus on her mental health and was noticeably absent from social media. Having me at 16 had to have been a big responsibility. [61] She next starred in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, a television film based on the series. [498] The Guardian credits her with popularizing "whisper pop", a style of pop music characterized by soft, hushed and breathy vocals. Amanda Dawn Cornett is an American film producer from Dallas, Texas. [362] Several journalists expressed disappointment over her failure to receive an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In early January 2014, it was reported that Gomez had been battling lupus an autoimmune disease that can cause facial swelling, fatigue, headaches and joint pain for more than two years. She landed a small role in the movie Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over in 2003 and a bit part as Julie on Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire in 2005. [49] "Hands to Myself" served as the album's third single and became her third consecutive number one on the Mainstream Top 40,[193] making Gomez one of only six female artists to have three singles from the same album top the chart. [92][93] In preparation for the role, she learned to play polo and received dialect coaching to speak in two different British accents;[94][95] Gomez's accent was described as "unconvincing". [239] The series drew backlash from various mental health charities and suicide prevention communities over "dangerous content", with some people feeling the show glamorized suicide. [536][537][538], Gomez has been open about her struggles with both anxiety and depression. Birthplace Grand Prairie, TX . [b] For her music work, she was nominated for two Grammy Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and a Latin Grammy Award. ', "Selena Gomez's Road to 'Rare': How Pop's Quietest Singer Began to Raise Her Voice", "Selena Gomez Scores Her Second No. Associated With. It was first confirmed on Mother's Day 2013 that Mandy was pregnant when Selena tweeted a picture Dropped from the series after two years, Gomez auditioned for other shows without much success. , she supposedly made $30,000 per episode in that role. [144][145] Gomez confirmed in 2015 that she had been diagnosed with lupus and that after canceling the tour she entered rehab to undergo chemotherapy. "[480] She joined while filming Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie in Puerto Rico. [309][310] The film starring Robert Downey Jr. was a box office disappointment, and received negative reviews from critics, who called it "too long [and] lifeless. [195] In 2016, she became the first person to reach 100 million followers on Instagram. ", "10 Disney Channel Stars Who Had Cameos Before Leading Roles", "Princess Protection Program is TV's No. [557], Gomez also executive produced the television series 13 Reasons Why (20172020) and Living Undocumented (2019).[557]. WebSelena Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. [516], Gomez owned a $6.6 million mansion in Calabasas, Los Angeles. [137][138] The video of "Come & Get It" won the Best Pop Video at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. [229] Gomez also won Biggest Triple Threat at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards,[230] and was nominated for two awards at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards, including Top Female Artist. "[515] In May 2022, MTV partnered with Gomez and the Rare Impact Fund by Rare Beauty to host the Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House in coordination with the Biden-Harris Administration. [483] Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers recorded the charity single "Send It On" as the ad hoc musical team "Disney's Friends For Change", all of whose proceeds were donated into the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Gomez's paternal grandparents emigrated to Texas from Monterrey in the 1970s. Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer. [205][206], Gomez embarked on her worldwide Revival Tour in May 2016. [479] The following year, Gomez became the ambassador of DoSomething after being involved with the charity Island Dog, which helped dogs in Puerto Rico. [375] She later made a cameo appearance on the show in December. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends (20022004). [484] In April 2012, Gomez was named ambassador to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. She has a large following on social media and is the most followed woman on Instagram. He became a popular Instagram personality on the account wrikster where he gained 80,000 followers. After first meeting in 2009, Gomez eventually entered into an on- and off-again relationship with pop star Justin Bieber. [326], Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelacin, in March 2021. (2008). [315][316] In June, Gomez featured in a remix of Trevor Daniel's song, "Past Life". She drew criticism from some for what appeared to be a lip-synced performance, though others supported her overall effort just months after undergoing a life-saving operation. 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"[188] The album debuted at number one on the U.S. [184][185][186] Writing for Rolling Stone, Brittany Spanos stated that "Revival is an audacious name for a 23-year-old singer's second album, but from start to finish, Gomez earns it," noting that "[t]his is the sound of a newly empowered pop artist growing into her strengths like never before. [156][157][158] The independent film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival,[159] and received a mixed reception from critics. Billboard 200 at number four with sales of over 66,000. Chairman and CEO of Adrenalina, Ilia Lekach, said, "We are incredibly enthused to be working with Ms. Gomez and will reveal more details pertaining to the fragrance as we get closer to the launch date. [432] From 2010 to 2014, Gomez worked with retailer Kmart to release the clothing line. [445] That year, Gomez signed a $30million contract with the athletic brand Puma as brand ambassador, appearing in campaigns such as those for the Phenom Lux sneakers released in March. [68][69] She later voiced Princess Selenia in the English-language French animated/live-action film Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009). On the show, Selena played the daughter in a family of wizards with magical powers. ", "Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez May Have Broken Up for Good This Time", "Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez: a timeline of their relationship", "Selena Gomez's Ex Zedd Reveals The One Annoying Thing About Dating The Singer", "Everything We Know About Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's Whirlwind Romance", "EXCLUSIVE: Selena Gomez and The Weeknd Temporarily Move Into an Apartment Together in New York City", "Selena Gomez and The Weeknd Split After 10 Months Together", "Selena Gomez on How She Felt About Hailey Bieber's Interview and Why Taylor Swift Is Her Only Industry Friend", "Selena Gomez And Taylor Swift's Friendship Timeline: How Long Have They Been BFFs? Gomez recently opened up about her sister in Vanity Fairs 2023 Hollywood Issue, reflecting on how scary it is to have so much power and money at a young age as a child star. Her father is of Mexican descent, while her mother, who was adopted, has Italian ancestry. gender and age have long histories in Hollywood and broader culture, writes columnist Steve Lopez. [107][108] The film was a commercial success, grossing $358 million worldwide. The event urged people to ask their governments to pledge $22.1 billion in aid to the vaccine distribution. [164] Gomez later signed with the WME and Brillstein companies to manage her career. [525][526][527] When a fan on Twitter asked her who the lyrics to "Nobody" refer to, Gomez replied that they refer to God. She worked on Thirteen Reasons Why and The Ant Bully. My lil sissy Gracie Elliot Teefey was born on June 12th. 1 With 'Same Old Love', "Selena Gomez Scores Third Pop Songs No. [211] Macy. [362] With 18 wins, Gomez is the fourth-most awarded solo artist at the Teen Choice Awards. [338][339] With this EP and the single "Baila Conmigo", she became the first female act to top the US Latin Albums and Latin Airplay charts simultaneously in over a decade. [168] The album entered the U.S. [490] [263], In May 2018, Gomez released the single "Back to You", from the 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Soundtrack. [153] However, critics deemed Gomez's performance superior to the film;[152][154] Stephen Dalton from The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Gomez gives the one-dimensional Nina an emotional maturity that deserves a better movie than this". He has an estimated net worth of over $100,000. [240] Despite the controversy, the first season was a critical success. Gomez featured on Charlie Puth's single, "We Don't Talk Anymore". [453] In November 2021, Gomez cofounded the mental health media platform "Wondermind". "It doesn't scare me once I know it.". gender and age have long histories in Selenas mom, Mandy Teefey, and her second husband, Brian Teefey, gave birth to their daughter, Gracie Elliot Teefey, in June 2013 and thenalmost exactly a year [389] In December, Gomez was announced as producer of the music documentary Wont Be Silent. [468], In February 2011, Gomez traveled to Chile to meet with the families of the UNICEF-supported "Programa Puente", which helped families better understand and develop skills to deal with early childhood education, development, and other issues related to raising children. [366] In response to the rising cases of the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in the United States, Sony Pictures cancelled the film's theatrical plans. Selena Gomez was born to a 16-year-old mother. [276] From 2011 to 2018, Gomez had a streak of 16 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, which is the longest active run of any artist according to Billboard. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 With 'Lose You to Love Me', "Selena Gomez Earns Third No. All Rights Reserved. [143] Her representative stated that she had spent time there "voluntarily [] but not for substance abuse". Sara also has a son Marcus Gomez , [45][46] She contributed three songs to the soundtrack, including the single "Tell Me Something I Don't Know",[47][48] which was her first ever entry on the U.S. [552] She currently holds, with Will Smith, the record for the most Kids' Choice Awards wins (11) for an individual. Around that time, the multi-talented artist also voiced the character of Betsy the giraffe in the Robert Downey Jr. film Dolittle. [504], Gomez advocates for various causes. [23] Wizards of Waverly Place saw Gomez playing a teenage girl in a family of wizards who own a restaurant in New York City. [62] The film premiered in August to an audience of 11.4million viewers, becoming cable's number-one scripted telecast of the year and was the second-most watched TV movie on cable, behind High School Musical 2. [85], Selena Gomez & the Scene released their third and final studio album, When the Sun Goes Down, in June 2011, to mixed reviews. The following year, she returned to the big screen in Jim Jarmusch's zombie comedy The Dead Don't Die. [430][431] Gomez stated, "With my line, I really want to give the customer options on how they can put their own looks together [] I want the pieces that can be easy to dress up or down, and the fabrics being eco-friendly and organic is super important [] Also, the tags will all have some of my inspirational quotes on them. Publicity Listings [59] Gomez, along with Demi Lovato, starred in the Disney Channel film Princess Protection Program, which aired in June 2009. [24] The show was her first acting gig. [284][285] Due to a resurgence of the 1992 sexual abuse allegation against Allen prompted by the Me Too movement, Gomez made a donation of over $1 million, exceeding her salary from the film, to the Time's Up initiative. [345] Ahead of the official premiere of the series, Gomez revealed that she was happy to have played a character that matched her current actual age, saying that she "signed [her] life away" to The Walt Disney Company at the start of her career and that she "did not know what she was doing. [232] The collaboration reached top ten of most major music charts worldwide, including the U.S. and the U.K.,[233][78] and attained top five peaks in Australia, Canada, Germany and many European countries. [170], While working on her second studio album, Gomez collaborated with Zedd on "I Want You to Know", released in February 2015,[171] and reached the top twenty in the U.S.[49] In May, she appeared in Taylor Swift's music video for "Bad Blood". [459][460] In her first official field mission, Gomez traveled to Ghana in September 2009 for one week to witness first-hand the stark conditions of vulnerable children that lack vital necessities such as clean water, nourishment, education and healthcare. 1 With 'Good for You', "Selena Gomez Chart History Radio Songs", "Selena Gomez Reveals New Album Title & Release Date", "The 10 Best Selena Gomez Songs: Critic's Picks", "Music Review: Selena Gomez Brings Her A-Game to 'Revival', "Album of the week: A cooler, groovier, Selena Gomez emerges on 'Revival. [539] In April 2020, she revealed she has bipolar disorder. [6][7][8] Gomez's paternal grandparents emigrated to Texas from Monterrey in the 1970s. [207][208] She claimed that the tour would focus solely on her as an artist and would feature less choreography and fewer effects than her previous tour. "[11] Gomez was fluent in Spanish until age seven. She also recorded three tunes for the soundtrack to her movie Another Cinderella Story and a song for the animated movie Tinker Bell. The viral TikTok discourse around Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber has had a major impact on Haileys social media following. [522] In 2017, she said she did not like the term "religion" and that sometimes it "freaks me out," adding, "I don't know if it's necessarily that I believe in religion as much as I believe in faith and a relationship with God. [194] The single also peaked within the top ten in the U.S.[49] For her performance on Billboards music charts, Gomez received the Chart-Topper Award at the 2015 Billboard Women in Music event. Official Sites. [194] Gomez played the president of a sorority in the comedy Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016);[204][205] the film received mixed to positive reviews. [25] During this time, Gomez filmed pilot episodes for two potential Disney Channel series; the first was a Suite Life spin-off titled Arwin!,[29] and the second was a Lizzie McGuire spin-off titled What's Stevie Thinking?. Gomez has also earned praise for going public with her battle with lupus. 2013-present, Gracie Elliot Teefey (born June 12, 2013) is an Italian-American media personality. [286] The film received mixed reviews from critics,[287] but Gomez's performance was praised;[288][289] Variety's Jessica Kiang wrote: "Gomez comes out the best of the younger cast, husking her way through some of the films better lines. Billboard Hot 100 chart. 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"[346] The series has received critical acclaim,[347][348] and numerous accolades. Female On November 19, 2017, Gomez returned to the stage at the American Music Awards. "[311] Gomez hosted and executive produce the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef, which features Gomez joined by a different chef each episode remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [91], Gomez starred in the comedy film Monte Carlo (2011), with Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy;[92][93] she played the lead role of Grace, a teenager "mistaken for a socialite", Cordelia (also Gomez), "while on a trip to Paris". At age 13, she wanted a purity ring, and her father went to the church and had it blessed. [393] In March 2022, a project inspired by Sixteen Candles titled 15 Candles entered development for Peacock, with Gomez serving as executive producer. "Selena Gomez Gets First no. And I am doing quite well now. [180], Gomez released her second studio album, Revival, in October 2015. [462] Gomez participated in a celebrity auction[465] and hosted a live web cast series on Facebook in support of the Trick-or-Treat campaign. [544][545] In 2015, she began dating Russian-German DJ Zedd shortly after recording their song "I Want You to Know". [125] In April 2013, Gomez released "Come & Get It" as the lead single. A Year Without Rain noted synth-pop characteristics,[407] and When the Sun Goes Down featured a more electropop[408] and electro-disco musical direction. She was born on July 22, 1992 in Grand Prairie, Texas. [273] It also peaked at number eleven in the U.S.[49] The song received nominations for the Billboard Music Award and the iHeartRadio Music Award for Latin Song of the Year,[274][275] but ultimately won Song of the Year at the 2019 Latin American Music Awards. As a teenager, she rose to prominence for starring as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place (20072012). [313] The show premiered in August 2020,[314] and was well received by critics. The following day, Gomez was honored at the Lupus Research Alliance Annual Gala in New York City for helping to raise more than $500,000 toward research for the disease. [481] Gomez has also been involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project, to help raise awareness for conflict minerals and violence against Congolese women. Gomez released three albums with her former band, Selena Gomez & the Scene, all of which reached the top ten of the US Billboard 200 and were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA): Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011). [358][359] She won two times the People's Choice Award for Comedy TV Star of the Year. Gomez had a close relationship with her grandparents as a child and appeared in various pageants. Other feature film contributions included the single "One and the Same" for Princess Protection Program as a duet with Lovato, as well as four songs for the soundtrack to Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. "Thankfully, one of my best friends gave me her kidney and it was the ultimate gift of life. Her zodiac sign is Cancer and her ethnicity is half Mexican, half Italian. [259] Gomez released the single "Fetish" featuring rapper Gucci Mane two month later. Best Known For: A former fixture in the Disney universe of TV shows, movies and music, Selena Gomez has since made a name for herself as a solo artist and philanthropist. She is the daughter of Ricardo She also continued to pursue her musical career, releasing Stars Dance in 2013 and a greatest hits collection, For You, in 2014. [41] The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing nearly $300million worldwide. She and Ricardo divorced in 1997. [32] The series quickly became a success for the Disney Channel and represented Gomez's breakthrough into the mainstream. [474][475] In 2014, Gomez visited Nepal to raise awareness for children in need. [307][308], In January 2020, Gomez voiced a giraffe in the adventure film Dolittle, directed by Stephen Gaghan. [291][292] The docuseries was a critical success. [491], During the 201920 Australian bushfire season, Gomez made a donation to fight Australia wildfires and urged followers to do the same. In 2007, she was cast as the lead for Wizards of Waverly Place, and in 2009 she released the pop album Kiss & Tell. [71] The name of the band is an "ironic jab" at the people who called Gomez a "wannabe scene". | [325] She was also named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. [200] The film received a positive critical response;[201] Tristram Fane Saunders of The Daily Telegraph described Gomez's performance as "impressive" and "mature". [450], In April 2020, Gomez became an owner and investor of the ice cream brand Serendipity. [321] In August, Gomez collaborated with South Korean girl group Blackpink for "Ice Cream". Gomez has publicly feuded with her mother, Mandy Teefy. When she reached 100 million Instagram followers, Gomez said she "sort of freaked out" and has since taken several extended breaks from social media, due in part to negative comments. ", "Selena Gomez Hints At Possibly Retiring From Music: 'Why Do I Keep Doing This? Selena Gomez is actually an American citizen, born in New York City on July 22, 1992. Her parents are Ricardo Joel Gomez, of Mexican ancestry, and Amanda Dawn Cornett, who is white, and of part Italian heritage. This would make Selena Mexican-Italian. IDENTITY MATTERS. [16], Gomez was born when her mother was 16 years old. She then landed her first starring role when the channel cast her as Alex Russo in the show Wizards of Waverly Place in 2007. He and Sara have a daughter named Tori Gomez, the paternal younger half-sister of Selena. [124], Despite earlier claims that she would be taking a break from music, Gomez announced in March 2013 the release of her solo debut album. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Selena Gomez revealed she had a child with Justin Bieber, breaking Hailey Bieber's silence [134] It received mixed reviews from music critics, with some noticing her inability to create her own musical identity and panning her vocal abilities. Boost Birthday July Jul 22, 1992. "I would like to thank my amazing team and my family because they stuck with me through some really hard times," she told the crowd. ", "Selena Gomez Shocking Kidney Transplant", "Selena Gomez's kidney transplant almost killed her, says donor friend", "Selena Gomez 'Could Have Died' Following Kidney Transplant, Says BFF Francia Raisa", "Selena Gomez's BFF Francia Raisa Says They 'Went Through a Depression' After Kidney Transplant", "Selena Gomez Reveals What Having Depression Feels Like: 'My Lows Would Take Me Out for Weeks at a Time', "Selena Gomez Opens Up About Bipolar Diagnosis on Miley Cyrus's Instagram Live", "Selena Gomez cancels 'Tonight Show' appearance after contracting COVID-19", "Nick Jonas & Selena Gomez: Are They Dating? [127][128] The song also reached the top ten on charts in Canada and the U.K.[129] The second single, "Slow Down", peaked at number twenty-seven in the U.S.[127] Stars Dance was released in July 2013. Additionally, she executive produces and stars in the HBO Max cooking series Selena + Chef (20202022) and the Hulu mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building (2021present).