Biography
Who is Selena Gomez?
Early life and real name
Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her parents are Ricardo Joel Gomez and Amanda Dawn Teefey. Her family faced financial difficulties during her childhood, and she was raised primarily by her mother after her parents divorced when she was five years old. She earned her high school diploma through homeschooling in May 2010.
She gained an early interest in the entertainment industry by watching her mother prepare for stage productions. Her paternal grandparents emigrated to Texas from Mexico in the 1970s, and she has described herself as a proud third generation American Mexican.
How Selena became famous
Selena began her acting career on the children television series Barney and Friends, appearing in thirteen episodes between 2002 and 2004. She left the show after two seasons and subsequently appeared in small roles in Spy Kids 3 D Game Over and Walker, Texas Ranger Trial by Fire.
She achieved her breakthrough in 2007 by starring as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place. The series ran for four seasons and established her as a major teen idol, earning her several awards including Kids Choice Awards.
Career highlights
In addition to her television work, Selena formed the band Selena Gomez and the Scene under Hollywood Records, releasing albums such as Kiss and Tell, A Year Without Rain, and When the Sun Goes Down. She later transitioned to a solo music career with albums including Stars Dance, Revival, and Rare, which featured the Billboard number one single Lose You to Love Me.
She has also starred in feature films such as Another Cinderella Story, Monte Carlo, Spring Breakers, and Emilia Perez. Since 2021, she has starred in the Hulu comedy mystery series Only Murders in the Building, and she launched the cosmetic company Rare Beauty.
Family and personal life
Through her mother and stepfather Brian Teefey, Selena has a younger half-sister named Gracie Elliot Teefey. Through her father and his second wife Sara, she also has a half-sister named Victoria Gomez and a stepbrother named Marcus.
She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and actively advocates for mental health awareness and equality. She founded the Rare Impact Fund to support mental health initiatives and has received numerous accolades, including Billboard Woman of the Year.
Birthday and age
Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, which makes Selena 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Selena shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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