[51], At age 16, Gomez signed a record deal with Hollywood Records. [356] With 18 wins, Gomez is the fourth-most awarded solo artist at the Teen Choice Awards. The same year, Gomez starred in 'Spring Breakers', along with James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens, Rachel Korine, and Ashley Benson. On Wednesday (Sept. 9), Allure unveiled its special Best of Beauty issue with none other than Selena Gomez as its cover star. [503] In 2015, she purchased a mansion in Fort Worth, Texas for $3.5 million, in October 2018 the mansion was sold. [467] The following year, Gomez became the ambassador of DoSomething after being involved with the charity Island Dog, which helped dogs in Puerto Rico. ", "Selena Gomez: I would have two children by now If I lived in Texas", "Selena Gomez Talks Parents' Divorce: 'I Blamed My Mom A Lot' (VIDEO)", "Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez Will Always Be Friends", "Time Warp: Spy Selena Gomez in Her First Film Role", "30 Things You Didn't Know About Selena Gomez", "Did You Know There Was a "Suite Life" Spin-Off That Starred Selena Gomez? Where did Selena Gomez grow up in Texas? Gomez has served various causes from child welfare to protection of animals to environmental concerns. So she started up the band The Scene. [10] Her parents divorced when she was five years old, and she remained with her mother. She then portrayed the girlfriend of a college student who is killed in a shooting on campus in the drama Rudderless (2014) and a sorority sister in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016). [122] Gomez also served as executive producer and starred on the Disney Channel special The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013). [200] "Kill Em with Kindness" was released as the Revival's fourth and final single four months later. [192] Gomez played the president of a sorority in the comedy Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016);[201][202] the film received mixed to positive reviews. [b] For her acting work, she was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award, a Golden Globe Award, three NAACP Image Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Award. (She ended the live stream afterwards) comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . [443] In September, she launched her own makeup line, "Rare Beauty". [255] The song was a commercial success, and reached the top ten on charts in Australia, Canada, the U.K, and several European countries,[256] peaking at number twenty in the U.S.[50] Later that year, Gomez was named Billboard's Woman of the Year, in recognition of her influence and commercial success. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The same year the actor also featured in the 'Disney' production, 'Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie'. "Selena Gomez Gets First no. Born In: Grand Prairie, Texas, United States, Considered as one of the most successful 'Disney' child actors, Selena Gomez's life can be described as a rags-to-riches story. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Selena also bagged the role of the protagonist, Alex Russo, in the 'Disney' show, 'Wizards of Waverly Place', in 2007. [470], From 2009 to 2012, Gomez was involved in "Disney's Friends for Change", an organization which promoted "environmentally-friendly behavior", and appeared in its public service announcements. [194] She then starred as Dot, a young runaway hitchhiker, in the comedy-drama The Fundamentals of Caring with Paul Rudd,[195][196] which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in January, and was released on Netflix five months later. The singer, now 30, was just 23 when she dismissed rumours of a romance with the then-16-year . Her parents divorced when she was a small child, and she was raised by her mother. She posted a photo sitting on the steps to her childhood home in Grand Prairie. [310] She executive produced two films this year; the romantic comedy The Broken Hearts Gallery,[311] released in September 2020, to positive reviews,[312][313] and the teen comedy-drama This Is the Year. [383] In December, Gomez was announced as producer of the music documentary Wont Be Silent. Born and raised in Texas, Gomez began her acting career on the childrens television series Barney & Friends (20022004). The 25-year-old wrote that no one was home when she stopped by this time. 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. [305] Each episode highlights a food-related charity. Bigger roles have started to open up for her, too. Respers France, Lisa (September 15, 2017). Billboard 200 at number four with sales of over 66,000. [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". She kind of balances us. [58] The show premiered on Netflix in March 2017. 9", "Selena Gomez Scores First Pop Songs No. [451] 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. [124] In April 2013, Gomez released "Come & Get It" as the lead single. [468] She joined while filming Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie in Puerto Rico. [189][190] It also peaked at number five in the U.S., tying with "Good for You" as Gomez's highest-charting single at the time. [133] It received mixed reviews from music critics, with some noticing her inability to create her own musical identity and panning her vocal abilities. Be it the divorce of her parents when she was still a child, or the harrowing destitution that she had to suffer, nothing stood in the way of her success. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. [420] She also became the spokesperson for Borden Milk and starred in campaign's print ads and television commercials for the brand. ", "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? https://www.britannica.com/biography/Selena-Gomez, Selena Gomez - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). Demi Lovato (left), Barney (center), Selena Gomez (right) She later rose to the limelight after landing a role in the television series Wizards of Waverly Place by the Disney Channel where she took the major role of Alex Russo up to the end of the series in the year 2012. "[284] Gomez served as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented, released in October 2019, [80][81] The film was well received by critics;[82] Roger Ebert described it as "a sweet salute," and found both actresses "appealing". [436] In 2017, Gomez confirmed her collaboration with Coach, beginning with their fall line. [465] 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. [462][463] In April 2012, Gomez supported #SahelNOW, an emergency campaign to save lives in the Sahel region of West and Central Africa. [435] She also appeared in ads for Coca-Cola's "Share a Coke" campaign, and advertisements for the campaign and lyrics from two of her songs were featured on Coca-Cola packaging nationwide. [138], Gomez began her Stars Dance Tour in August 2013. Page Six has obtained exclusive photos of the singer-actress, 30, and the Chainsmokers member, 33, on a flirty date. She's an actress and recording artist and is most widely known for her starring role as Alex Russo on Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place. [58], Gomez continued to enjoy mainstream success throughout the following year, appearing as Alex Russo in a crossover episode of the Disney Channel series The Suite Life on Deck in 2009. [479] In 2020, she created the Rare Impact Fund by Rare Beauty to raise $100,000 to raise awareness and provide free mental health ressources for young people. Her favorite sport is basketball and her favorite subject in school was science. [406][407] Her songs "The Heart Wants What It Wants" and "Good for You" have been described as "minimalistic" and "grown-up",[408] introducing a more adult pop sound into her repertoire. She also bagged cameos in the movie like 'The Muppets' as well as the TV shows, 'PrankStars' and 'So Random!'. A list of Selena Gomez movies and TV shows [475] Gomez provided the narration for Girl Rising (2013), a CNN documentary film, which focused on the power of female education as it followed seven girls around the world who sought to overcome obstacles and follow their dreams. [447] In May 2022, she also collaborated with Our Place on a cookware line. [5][6] Her father is of Mexican descent, while her mother, who was adopted, has Italian ancestry. 22 Hot 100 Hits for '22: Selena Gomez's 'Love You Like a Love Song' & More", "Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester Recall 'Monte Carlo' Perks", "Selena Gomez Practices to Play Polo in Budapest for 'Monte Carlo' Role", "First look: Selena Gomez stretches out in 'Monte Carlo', "Movie Review: Monte Carlo and the Problem With the Princess-for-a-Day Flick", "Selena Gomez to host MTV Europe music awards in Belfast", "Selena Gomez takes 'a break' from music", "Selena Gomez Says She's Finally Done With 'Wizards of Waverly Place'-and Breaks Away From Her Band The Scene", "TV Diva: Selena Gomez's "Wizards of Waverly Place" ends after four seasons", "Miley Cyrus drops out of 'Hotel Transylvania', Selena Gomez steps in", "Emma Roberts, Selena Gomez & Vanessa Hudgens Star In Spring Break Flick", "Rachel Korine (Yes, Harmony's Wife) Joins 'Spring Breakers', "25 Movies That Divided Film Critics and Moviegoers", "BBC - Culture - The 21st Century's 100 greatest films", "Selena Gomez Learns From Ethan Hawke on 'Getaway,' Gets Into Producing (Video)", "First Trailer for GETAWAY Starring Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez", "Hollywood's Biggest Box Office Bombs of 2013", "The 34th Annual RAZZIE Award Nominees for 2013", "Selena Gomez's 'Wizards of Waverly Place' TV Movie Gets Premiere Date", "Selena Gomez Says She's Finally Done With 'Wizards', "Selena Gomez Announces New Single, 'Come & Get It', "Chart Highlights: Selena Gomez 'Get's New No. The group released the albums Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011) before announcing its separation in 2012. She has also been the recipient of seven 'Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards' for 'Wizards of Waverley Place'. In 2015 Gomez revealed that she had been diagnosed with lupus. [491] Time included Gomez on its annual list of the 100 most influential people in 2020. [264] Gomez featured on DJ Snake's song "Taki Taki" alongside Ozuna and Cardi B, released in September 2018. [542], 20072012: Breakthrough with Disney and Selena Gomez & the Scene, Caulfield, Keith. Now nearly nineteen, she's most famously known as the cool, sleuthy, high-schooling Alex . Her mom was an actress in the theatre which got Selena interested in acting. [52][53] Gomez formed her own production company in 2008, which she called July Moon Productions. Selena Gomez said she was exposed to racism at a young age due to discrimination against her father, who's of Mexican descent, in an interview with People on Wednesday. [533][534] Gomez regards Taylor Swift as her "only" friend in the industry;[535] they have expressed their admiration for each other numerous times in the media since 2008, and their friendship has been widely covered by news outlets. 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Selena Gomez was diagnosed with Lupus in 2017 and required a kidney transplant from one of her best friends to save her life. [518][519][520] During the transplant, an artery broke and emergency surgery was conducted to build a new artery using a vein from her leg. [487] Variety considers her a key personality in global media, owing to her "multi-hyphenate" presence incorporating music, films, television, cosmetics, and social activism. [459] [177] She was awarded Favorite Animated Movie Voice at the 42nd People's Choice Awards. Selena Gomez Biography. [442], In April 2020, Gomez became an owner and investor of the ice cream brand Serendipity. [21], Gomez first gained an interest in pursuing a career in entertainment watching her mother prepare for stage productions. I stand with UNICEF in the belief that we can change that number from 25,000 to zero. [187] "Same Old Love" was released as the album's second single and topped the Mainstream Top 40 chart. [322] The music video for "De Una Vez" was nominated for Best Short Form Music Video at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards. [136][137] The video of "Come & Get It" won the Best Pop Video at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. [236] Despite the controversy, the first season was a critical success. Amanda's stage performances inspired Selena to choose a career in acting, and soon the little girl was attending try-outs. She was an only child and got her high school diploma by homeschooling. [86], Selena Gomez & the Scene released their third and final studio album, When the Sun Goes Down, in June 2011, to mixed reviews. [461] She was also featured in videos that promoted the campaign. [179] It is primarily a dance-pop and electropop record with R&B vibes. [171] The song sold 179,000 copies in its first week of release and became her first top-five single on the Billboard Hot 100,[172] and her first single to top the Mainstream Top 40 chart. "[422][425] Gomez teamed up with designers Tony Melillo and Sandra Campos for the project, both of whom had previously worked with big-name fashion houses. The Texas natives mother, Mandy Teefey, is of Italian descent, and her father, Ricardo Joel Gomez, was born in the US shortly after his parents crossed the border from Mexico in the 1970s. She said that sometimes she couldn't even leave her house. She has a large following on social media and is the most followed musician and actress on Instagram. The show, for which she also sang the theme song, became an instant hit among the preteen set, and she earned favourable comparisons to the channels leading ingenue, Miley Cyrus. The latter is a close friend of Gomez, and they are often deemed inseparable by observers. From 2010-12, the German, 'Bravo Otto' awards have been presented to Gomez on six occasions. ", "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? [24] Wizards of Waverly Place saw Gomez playing a teenage girl in a family of wizards who own a restaurant in New York City. Selena Gomez is a singer as well as an actress. When the Disney singer was much younger, you could see that her upper lip was rather thin in proportion to her beautiful face. 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