She joined numerous celebrities to write a "love letter" during pride month, as a part of Billboard's 30 Days of Pride during the month of June 2016. [143] Her representative stated that she had spent time there "voluntarily [] but not for substance abuse". [553], In 2015, Gomez was honored with the Chart-Topper Award at the Billboard Women in Music event. Parents' names are Debbie Jean Gibson and David Michael Cornett. [451] In September, she launched her own makeup line, "Rare Beauty". One month later, Gomez provided details of the experience with TODAYs Savannah Guthrie in an NBC news interview: She lived with me in this interesting time where my kidneys were just done, recalled Gomez. [426] She also became the spokesperson for Borden Milk and starred in campaign's print ads and television commercials for the brand. As a teenager, she rose to prominence for starring as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place (20072012). Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas. [473], In January 2012, Gomez held her second charity concert, which raised more than $200,000 to help UNICEF proved children around the world with life-saving therapeutic foods, medicines, clean water, education, and immunization. [513] In the wake of the Alabama abortion ban in May 2019, Gomez spoke out on Instagram in favor of abortion rights in the United States. Selena Gomez Birthdate: July 22, 1992 Disney Channel breakout: She starred as Alex Russo on The Wizards of Waverly Place from 2007 to 2012. Gender [242][243][244] 13 Reasons Why was the most tweeted about show of 2017, and the most-watched original streaming series of 2018. "It doesn't scare me once I know it.". Gomez stopped wearing the ring in 2010. [393] In March 2022, a project inspired by Sixteen Candles titled 15 Candles entered development for Peacock, with Gomez serving as executive producer. The first, titled What Boys Want, would feature Gomez as a girl who could hear the thoughts of men. Article Title: Selena Gomez Biography, Author: Biography.com Editors, Website Name: The Biography.com website, Url: https://www.biography.com/musicians/selena-gomez, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, Last Updated: September 9, 2022, Original Published Date: April 2, 2014. [396] She also revealed that she was working on her next album. She then landed her first starring role when the channel cast her as Alex Russo in the show Wizards of Waverly Place in 2007. [224] At that time, she was the most followed person on Instagram and became the first person to reach 100 million followers. "[462][463] Gomez said, of her role as ambassador, that "Every day 25,000 children die from preventable causes. Family Life. [53][54] Gomez was slated to release two films under the company. [130] The record is musically rooted in EDM and electropop. Her work is primarily characterised as dance-pop[399][401] and EDM;[399][402] however, she has experimented with different music genres. [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. [168] The album entered the U.S. | The thought of asking somebody to [donate] was really difficult for me. [379] The film premiered at the AFI Fest in November 2022,[380] and was released two days after on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters. [372] She collaborated with British band Coldplay on "Let Somebody Go", released as a single in February. [476] A UNICEF ambassador since 2009, Gomez has played an active role in advocating for the world's "most vulnerable children" by participating in several campaigns, events, and initiatives on behalf of the organization. [66] The film won the series its second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. [163], In April of that year, it was reported that Gomez had fired her mother and stepfather as her managers, who had served in those roles since the beginning of her career. Gomez's other ventures include makeup, clothing, handbag and fragrance lines. [525][526][527] When a fan on Twitter asked her who the lyrics to "Nobody" refer to, Gomez replied that they refer to God. He became a popular Instagram personality on the account wrikster where he gained 80,000 followers. Age: 23. June 12, 2013 [250], In May 2017, Gomez released the single "Bad Liar", alongside a vertical music video which was available for streaming only through Spotify;[251] it was the first-ever music video to premiere on Spotify. Her mother later recalled that the two would frequently walk to their local dollar store to buy spaghetti for dinner. Mandy performed as a stage actress in the nearby large city of Dallas Texas, which inspired her daughter, Gave birth to her first child at age 16, daughter Selena Marie Gomez (aka. [453] In November 2021, Gomez cofounded the mental health media platform "Wondermind". - IMDb Mini Biography By: [270] Gomez featured on DJ Snake's song "Taki Taki" alongside Ozuna and Cardi B, released in September 2018. Selena Marie Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 22, 1992, to Amanda Cornett and Ricardo Gomez. [501] In 2022, People named Gomez as one of 15 women who are "changing the music industry today". WebSelena Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer. 1 on Billboard 200", "Selena Gomez To Star In 'Ramona and Beezus' Movie", "The stars of 'Ramona and Beezus' on family, fun, and facing down fear", "It wasn't my fault! Gomez did speak to ELLE.com and other reporters recently about how her standard of beauty was warped from being famous at such a young age. [489] Her participation in We Day 2019 was her first appearance after an extended break from the spotlight. She is known for frequently raising awareness on mental health. She was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who died in 1995. [280] The film had its world premiere at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival,[281] where it generated mixed reviews. [195], Gomez was a key advisor during the ninth season of the reality singing competition The Voice. ", "10 Disney Channel Stars Who Had Cameos Before Leading Roles", "Princess Protection Program is TV's No. [443] The limited-edition collection of handbags was called the "Selena Grace" line. [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. She also collaborated with 23 other artists for the charity single "Hands", a tribute for the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, to raise funds for Equality Florida's Pulse Victims Fund, GLAAD, and the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida. [503] Gomez was also included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list as one of the most powerful women in entertainment. [139], Gomez began her Stars Dance Tour in August 2013. [485] The year before, Gomez made an appearance at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia during a Ryan Seacrest Foundation broadcast from the hospital's multimedia center. However, when Selena was born her parents were both teenagers, Ricardo was just 17 [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. [452] The makeup line was named Startup of the Year at the 2020 WWD Beauty Inc Awards. ", "Selena Gomez's Bae from "Another Cinderella Story" Celebrates the Movie's 10th Anniversary", "Production Begins On "Another Cinderella Story" For Warner Premiere", "30th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards", "Another Cinderella Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)", "Tell Me Something I Don't Know - Single", "Selena Gomez Chart History: The Hot 100", "Selena Gomez Celebrates Sweet 16 With Record Deal", "Selena Gomez to Star in 'What Boys Want', "July Moon Productions July Moon Productions", "Netflix Adapting '13 Reasons Why' Into Selena Gomez Series (EXCLUSIVE)", "Watch Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana! [301] It became her third consecutive number-one album in the U.S.,[301] and topped the charts in Australia, Canada, and several other territories, peaking at number two in the UK. [514] Amidst Roe v. Wade being overturned in June 2022, Gomez stated she is "not happy" and that "men need to stand up and also speak against this issue. [1] It was first confirmed on Mother's Day 2013 that Mandy was pregnant when Selena tweeted a picture of her mother with her baby bump on Twitter.[2]. WebSelena Gomez Age, Boyfriend, Biography, Family, Facts, Net Worth & More. The couple, who have a 10-year age gap, celebrated their nuptials with a lavish, three-day wedding celebration in India. [203] "Kill Em with Kindness" was released as the Revival's fourth and final single four months later. Selena Gomez was born to a 16-year-old mother. Gomez won the Satellite Award for Best Actress Television Series Musical or Comedy,[355] while nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award,[356] the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series,[357] and two times for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. [505] In 2019, she received the McLean Award for mental health advocacy. [49][78] In July 2010, Gomez starred alongside Joey King in Ramona and Beezus, a film adaptation of the children's novel series by Beverly Cleary, in which she portrayed Beezus Quimby. [306] Other singles released from the album include "Rare" and "Boyfriend". [384] The film received the Seal of Female Empowerment in Entertainment by the Critics Choice Association. [155] Gomez also had a supporting role in the drama Rudderless (2014), the directorial debut of William H. [210] After touring in North America, Asia and Oceania, she canceled the European and South America legs in August 2016 due to anxiety, panic attacks and depression caused by her lupus. [532], Gomez was diagnosed with lupus sometime between 2012 and early 2014. [540][541], In October 2022, Gomez canceled an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon after testing positive for COVID-19. [417][418][419][420][421][422] Gomez's debut solo album Stars Dance (2013) was prominently influenced by Spears, Swift, and EDM producer Skrillex;[423] her second album, Revival, was mainly inspired by Aguilera's album Stripped (2002), as well as Janet Jackson and Spears. He is best known for being the father of internationally acclaimed singer/actress Selena Gomez. ", "6 Things You Never Knew About "Lizzie McGuire", "The 25 best Disney Channel Original Series of all time", "Selena Gomez to Executive-Produce and Star in New 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Television Event on Disney Channel", "29th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards", "Did You Know These Stars Are the Voices Behind Your Favorite Animated Characters? [556] Gomez has topped three three consecutive times the Billboard 200 and one time the Billboard Hot 100. [181] It is primarily a dance-pop and electropop record with R&B vibes. It is surprising to note that at the tender age of 16, Mandy Teefey became a mom and gave birth to her first child, a girl named Selena Gomez on 22nd July 1992. [395] In November, Gomez revealed that she will be taking Spanish lessons for a "Spanish-language movie" she will start filming in the summer of 2023;[389] the film is rumored to be Emila Perez, directed by Jacques Audiard. (2008). Embracing her own beauty was a process. [134] It received mixed reviews from music critics, with some noticing her inability to create her own musical identity and panning her vocal abilities. Selena filmed two projects for the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise as well. [53] She partnered with XYZ Films for the project, allowing Gomez to option articles, hire writers and create talent packages to shop to studios. I'm terrified of what I would have become if I'd stayed [in Texas]. [225][226] She is currently the most followed woman on the platform. [297] "Lose You to Love Me" became her first number-one song in the U.S. and Canada,[298][299] and reached the top five of various national charts worldwide, including Australia and the U.K.[300] Rare was released in January 2020, and debuted atop the U.S. [58] She also guest starred as herself on the Disney Channel series Sonny with a Chance. She also signed on to play Emily Grace Garcia in Brain Zapped in 2006, and even recorded a song for the show. She was born on July 22, 1992 in Grand Prairie, Texas. The Only [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. [75] The album received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its "fun" nature and others criticizing Gomez's vocal performance. 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. She has a large following on social media and is the most followed woman on Instagram. Selena Gomez's Mom Calls Out Body Shamers After Suffering Double Pneumonia: 'A Miracle I Am Here'. I didn't know what blocking was. Selena Gomez's 30th birthday is still six months away, but the star is already looking forward to the milestone.