Selena Gomez: A Biography

Selena Gomez (born 1992) is a multifaceted American entertainer and entrepreneur who transitioned from a beloved Disney Channel star into a global powerhouse in music, film, and business. After rising to fame as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, she successfully launched a pop career that has produced chart-topping albums like Rare (2020) and her 2025 release | Said I Love You First. Beyond her musical success, she has earned critical acclaim for her role as Mabel Mora in the hit series Only Murders in the Building and her performance in the award-winning film Emilia Pérez. Gomez is also the founder of Rare Beauty, a billion-dollar cosmetics brand that prioritizes mental health advocacy through its Rare Impact Fund. Now married to music producer Benny Blanco, she remains one of the most-followed women in the world, using her massive platform to champion transparency regarding her own health journey with lupus and bipolar disorder.

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