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Q: What was Selena Gomez best known for?

Selena Gomez was known for her starring role on the 2007–12 Disney television series Wizards of Waverly Place and as the singer of such pop hit songs as “Come & Get It” and “Same Old Love.”

Q: How did Selena Gomez get her start?

Selena Gomez, who grew up in a suburb of Dallas , began her acting career in 2002 as a child on the PBS children’s TV series Barney & Friends . She began her music career on Disney projects, including singing the theme song for Wizards of Waverly Place , in which she also starred.

Q: What was Selena Gomez’s family life like?

Her parents divorced when she was a small child, and she was raised by her mother. Selena Gomez had romantic relationships with Justin Bieber and, more briefly, with The Weeknd .

American actress and singer

Also known as: Selena Marie Gomez

Written by John M. Cunningham

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Last Updated: Jan 31, 2025 • Article History

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In full:: Selena Marie Gomez

Born:: July 22, 1992, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S. (age 32)

Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In):: "Dolittle" (2020); "A Rainy Day in New York" (2019); "The Dead Don't Die" (2019); "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" (2018); "In Dubious Battle" (2016); "Inside Amy Schumer" (2016); "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" (2016); "The Fundamentals of Caring" (2016); "Hotel Transylvania 2" (2015); "Behaving Badly" (2014); "Rudderless" (2014); "Getaway" (2013); "Aftershock" (2012); "Hotel Transylvania" (2012); "Spring Breakers" (2012); "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007–2012); "The Muppets" (2011); "Monte Carlo" (2011); "Arthur 3: la guerre des deux mondes" (2010); "Ramona and Beezus" (2010); "Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard" (2009); "The Suite Life on Deck" (2009); "Hannah Montana" (2007–2008); "Horton Hears a Who!" (2008); "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" (2006); "Barney & Friends" (2002–2004); "Spy Kids 3: Game Over" (2003)

Movies/Tv Shows (Directed):: "The Demi and Selena Show" (2008)

Albums:: "Rare" (2020); "13 Reasons Why: Season 2 [Original TV Soundtrack]" (2018); "Revival" (2015); "Stars Dance" (2013); "When the Sun Goes Down" (2011); "A Year Without Rain" (2010); "Kiss & Tell" (2009)

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Selena Gomez (born July 22, 1992, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.) is an American actress and singer who first won legions of young fans as the winsome star of the Disney television series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–12) and as a pop vocalist. She later transitioned to adult roles, notably Mabel Mora in the TV series Only Murders in the Building (2021– ). Gomez also founded (2020) the cosmetics company Rare Beauty. Gomez, who was named after the popular Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez, was raised in suburban Dallas. Inspired by her mother, an amateur actress, Gomez tried out for a role ...(100 of 680 words)

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