Kiss & Tell
2009
DebutBiography
Who is
Selena Gomez?
Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas) is an American singer, actress, producer, and entrepreneur who has become one of the most influential entertainers of her generation. Raised by her mother Mandy Teefey, she was named after the iconic Tejano artist Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
Gomez first captured national attention as a child actress on Barney & Friends before landing her breakout role as Alex Russo in Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012), earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Children's Program as producer. The show won four Emmy Awards.
As a recording artist, she has released chart-topping albums including Stars Dance (2013), Revival (2015), and Rare (2020), accumulating billions of streams globally. Her single "Lose You to Love Me" became her first US Billboard Hot 100 number-one single.
Beyond entertainment, Gomez founded Rare Beauty in 2020, which has grown into a billion-dollar cosmetics company known for its commitment to mental health advocacy through the Rare Impact Fund. In 2022, she launched Only Murders in the Building, earning Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations.
Career Milestones
Her Journey
Through the Years
2002
Barney & Friends Debut
Began her acting career at age 10 on the children's TV series, appearing alongside Demi Lovato.
2007
Wizards of Waverly Place
Landed the lead role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel series, becoming a household name and winning four Emmy Awards as a producer.
2009
Music Career Launch
Debuted with Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing "Kiss & Tell" and charting internationally for the first time.
2013
Solo Career & Stars Dance
Released her debut solo album Stars Dance, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 and earning her first solo arena world tour.
2015
Revival — A Reinvention
Released Revival, critically her most acclaimed album, featuring hits "Good For You" and "Same Old Love." She openly addressed her health challenges including lupus.
2017
13 Reasons Why (Producer)
Executive produced the Netflix series, sparking a global conversation about mental health among teenagers.
2020
Rare Album & Rare Beauty
Released album Rare with her first US #1 single "Lose You to Love Me," and launched Rare Beauty cosmetics, committing 1% of all sales to mental health services.
2022
Only Murders in the Building
Starred in and produced the Hulu mystery-comedy series, earning Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short.
2024
Billionaire & Emilia Pérez
Became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire and received Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for Emilia Pérez.
Discography
Her Music
Legacy
Over a decade-long solo music career, Selena Gomez has delivered four studio albums and numerous smash singles, amassing over 15 billion streams on Spotify alone.
Year Without Rain
2010
PopWhen the Sun Goes Down
2011
Pop-RockStars Dance
2013
#1 Billboard 200Revival
2015
Critically AcclaimedRare
2020
1st US #1 SingleRecognition
Awards &
Achievements
American Music Awards
Received Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist honors multiple times, cementing her standing as one of pop music's defining voices.
Emmy & Golden Globe Nominations
Nominated for her role in Only Murders in the Building and for producing Wizards of Waverly Place, which won four Emmy Awards.
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Named the youngest-ever UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador at 17, advocating for children's rights and education globally.
Most Followed Woman on Instagram
Held the title of the most-followed person on Instagram for several years, with over 420 million followers today.
Billionaire Entrepreneur
In 2024, became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire through Rare Beauty's explosive growth.
Oscar Nomination (2025)
Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her critically praised role in Emilia Pérez.
Business Empire
Rare Beauty — More Than Makeup
Launched in September 2020, Rare Beauty quickly disrupted the cosmetics industry with its inclusive product line and powerful mental health mission. Selena pledged 1% of all sales to mental health services through the Rare Impact Fund, aiming to raise $100 million over 10 years. By 2024, the brand crossed a $1 billion valuation, making Selena the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world.
$1B+
Valuation
100+
Countries
$10M+
Donated to Mental Health
Giving Back
Philanthropy &
Advocacy
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Mental Health Advocacy
Founded the Rare Impact Fund to raise $100M for mental health services in underserved communities. Openly discusses her own battles with anxiety, depression, and lupus to reduce stigma.
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UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Has raised millions for children's education, clean water access, and disaster relief globally since being appointed at age 17.
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Lupus Awareness
After undergoing a kidney transplant in 2017, she became one of the most prominent advocates for lupus research and organ donation awareness.
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Scholarship Programs
Partnered with DoSomething.org and various educational foundations to provide scholarships and grants to first-generation college students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You
Want to Know
Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, making her 32 years old as of 2025. She was born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Her net worth is estimated at approximately $1.3 billion as of 2024, driven primarily by the billion-dollar valuation of her cosmetics brand Rare Beauty, combined with music royalties, acting roles, and brand endorsements.
Rare Beauty is a cosmetics brand founded by Selena Gomez, launched in September 2020. It is known for its inclusive product range and its mental health mission — 1% of all sales go to the Rare Impact Fund, which supports mental health services in underserved communities.
While Selena Gomez has received Grammy nominations, she has not yet won a Grammy Award. However, she has received over 127 other major awards, including American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, MTV VMAs, and a People's Choice Award.
Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease, and in 2017 underwent a kidney transplant from her best friend Francia Raisa. She has also been candid about living with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, using her platform to reduce mental health stigma.
Her breakout role was as Alex Russo in Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired from 2007 to 2012. The show won four Emmy Awards, and Selena received a Primetime Emmy nomination as an executive producer.