Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress, producer, and entrepreneur, born on July 22, 1992. She started her acting career as a child on Barney & Friends and later became famous as the lead in Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). Selena transitioned into music by forming the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three successful albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011).
In 2013, Selena began her solo music career with the album Stars Dance, featuring the hit single "Come & Get It." Her second album, Revival (2015), included popular songs like "Good for You" and "Same Old Love." In 2020, her third album Rare featured "Lose You to Love Me," her first U.S. number-one single. She also released a Spanish-language EP, Revelación (2021), earning Grammy nominations. Selena has collaborated on several global hits, including "It Ain't Me," "Wolves," and "Calm Down (Remix)," which became a record-breaking Afrobeats song.
Selena has appeared in notable films like Another Cinderella Story (2008), Monte Carlo (2011), and Spring Breakers (2012). She voiced Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania movies (2012–2022). On TV, she stars in Only Murders in the Building (2021–present), a role that earned her critical acclaim and award nominations. As a producer, her work includes 13 Reasons Why and Living Undocumented.
Beyond entertainment, Selena is known for her philanthropy, advocating for mental health and equality. She launched Rare Beauty in 2020, valued at $2 billion by 2024, and created the Rare Impact Fund for mental health support. She is the most-followed woman on Instagram and has received honors like Time 100 and Woman of the Year.
