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Selena Marie Gomez ( sə-LEE-nə GOH-mez; born July 22, 1992) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and producer. Gomez began her career as a child actress, appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), and emerged as a teen idol for her leading role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). She signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, which released three albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011). Gomez has released three solo albums. The first of these, Stars Dance (2013), featured "Come & Get It". She followed it with Revival (2015), and reached the top five of the US Billboard Hot 100 with its singles "Good for You" and "Same Old Love". Rare (2020) produced the US number-one single "Lose You to Love Me". She also launched the Spanish EP Revelación (2021) and her fourth album I Said I Love You First (2025) with her husband Benny Blanco. Other collaborations include "We Don't Talk Anymore", "It Ain't Me", "Wolves", "Taki Taki", and "Calm Down". She has starred in films, including Another Cinderella Story (2008), Monte Carlo (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), Hotel Transylvania film franchise (2012–2022), The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), The Dead Don't Die (2019), and Emilia Pérez (2024). Gomez has produced series such as 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020), and Selena + Chef (2020–2023), and has played a lead role in Only Murders in the Building since 2021. Her accolades include an Actor Award, an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a Cannes Film Festival Award, two MTV Video Music Awards and 16 Guinness World Records. Gomez is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and advocates for mental health and equality. She founded the cosmetic company Rare Beauty, which was valued at $2 billion, and the Rare Impact Fund. Recognized in listicles such as the Forbes 30 Under 30 (2016 and 2020) and Time 100 (2020), she has received various awards and honors, including Billboard's Woman of the Year (2017), and Latin Woman of the Year (2025). She is the most-followed woman on Instagram and one of the wealthiest musicians.
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Selena Gomez surprised with suite at swanky London hotel by 'sweet hubby' Benny Blanco
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PACSUN AND SELENA GOMEZ'S RARE IMPACT FUND BUILD ON OVER $2 MILLION IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WITH NEW RARE DNM EDIT
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Selena Gomez says goodbye to Alex Russo and 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' for good
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Selena Gomez Says She’s ‘Done Playing’ Alex Russo After ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Finale: ‘This Is the End’
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Selena Gomez's Wizards of Waverly Place Dad David DeLuise Shades Her Sequel Series - E! News
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Selena Gomez Says Goodbye to Alex Russo After ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Finale
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco get silly with face stickers on Italian yacht birthday trip
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Selena Gomez, 34, and Joan Collins, 93, Confirmed This Sophisticated Swimsuit Style Is a Timeless Summer Staple
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Selena Gomez Flaunts Sheer White Lace Dress for Romantic Date With Benny Blanco - E! News
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Selena Gomez posts swimsuit-filled yacht vacation photos with husband Benny Blanco
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Benny Blanco posts TikTok of his wife Selena Gomez’ birthday where he took her to Italy and organized a cooking class
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