Personal Details :
- Full Name: Selena Marie Gomez
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1992 (Age 32)
- Place of Birth: Grand Prairie, Texas, USA
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Mexican and Italian descent
- Occupation: Actress, singer, songwriter, producer, businesswoman
- Years Active: 2002–present
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Dark brown
- Famous For: Breakthrough roles in *Barney & Friends* and *Wizards of Waverly Place*; hit singles like “Lose You to Love Me” and her makeup line Rare Beauty
- Official Website: selenagomez.com
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @selenagomez
- Twitter (X): @selenagomez
- YouTube: Selena Gomez
- TikTok: @selenagomez
- Facebook: Selena Gomez
Career Overview :
Early Beginnings (2002–2007)
- Acting debut at age 10 on Barney & Friends.
- Guest roles on shows including Spy Kids 3 and Hannah Montana.
Disney Stardom (2007–2012)
- Starred as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, a breakout role that earned her multiple awards.
- Appeared in the successful TV movie Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie.
Music Career
- Formed the band Selena Gomez & The Scene and released three studio albums.
- Launched solo music career with albums like Stars Dance, Revival, and Rare.
- Scored her first #1 single with “Lose You to Love Me.”
- Released a Spanish-language EP, Revelación.
- Collaborated on charting hits including “Calm Down” wit
Personal Life & Interests :
- Family Background: Raised by her mother, Mandy Teefey, after her parents divorced when she was five.
- Health Journey: Diagnosed with lupus and underwent a kidney transplant in 2017, donated by her friend Francia Raisa.
- Mental Health Advocacy: Open about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. She promotes mental wellness through her platform Wondermind and Rare Impact Fund.
- Relationships: Previously dated Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. In 2024–2025, she was publicly linked to producer Benny Blanco.
- Passions: Passionate about philanthropy, body positivity, and empowering young women through self-expression and mental health awareness.
- Hobbies: Enjoys cooking, especially featured in her series Selena + Chef. Also interested in fashion, design, and traveling.
- Pets: A known animal lover with multiple rescue dogs.
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): Between $700 million and $1.3 billion
- Primary Sources:
- Rare Beauty: Co-founded in 2020. The brand achieved ~$370 million in revenue in 2023 and is valued at $2 billion. Gomez owns a majority stake (~51%), making Rare Beauty the cornerstone of her wealth
- Entertainment & Endorsements: Over $90 million earned from music, acting, executive producing (*Only Murders in the Building*, *13 Reasons Why*), and brand partnerships (~$1.7 million per Instagram post)
- Investments & Real Estate: Co-founder of mental wellness platform Wondermind and investor in brands like Serendipity. Owns multiple properties, including a Beverly Hills mansion (~$35 million)
Awards & Achievements :
- American Music Awards: 1 win – Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
- Billboard Women in Music: Named Woman of the Year in 2017
- MTV Video Music Awards: Multiple nominations and wins, including Best Pop Video
- People’s Choice Awards: Over 10 wins for both her music and acting work, including Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Comedy TV Star
- ALMA Awards & Teen Choice Awards: Recognized numerous times for her role in Wizards of Waverly Place
- Kids’ Choice Awards: Multiple wins for Favorite TV Actress and Favorite Female Singer
- Primetime Emmy Nomination: For her role and production work on Only Murders in the Building
- Golden Globe & BAFTA Nominations: For her 2024 role in Emilia Pérez
- Cannes Film Festival: Won Best Actress as part of the ensemble cast of Emilia Pérez
- Guinness World Records: Holds records including “Most followers for an actress on Instagram” and “Most liked Instagram post by a musician (female)”
Fun Facts :
- She was named after the famous Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla.
- Her first acting role was on Barney & Friends, where she met Demi Lovato.
- She voiced Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania series for over a decade.
- Selena holds the title of most-followed woman on Instagram, with over 420 million followers.
- She once learned to cook on camera for her quarantine show Selena + Chef.
- She loves pickles and has even eaten them with popcorn at the movies.
- Selena is the first female artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 and Latin Albums charts in the same year.
- She owns a pet dog named Winnie and several other rescue pets.
- Selena is a self-described introvert and enjoys staying in and watching movies.