# Selena Gomez Selena Gomez is a singer, actress, and producer who rose to fame on Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place. She became one of the most followed people on social media, launched the Rare Beauty cosmetics line, produced the hit series Only Murders in the Building, and is an outspoken mental health advocate. ## Quick Facts - **Born:** July 22, 1992 - **Birthplace:** Grand Prairie, United States - **Nationality:** American - **Occupation:** Singer, Actress, Beauty Entrepreneur (Rare Beauty) - **Category:** Musicians - **Net Worth:** $800M (est. 2025) ## Overview Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. Gomez began her career as a child actress, appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), and emerged as a teen idol for her leading role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). She signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, which released three albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011). ## Wikipedia Context This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Selena Gomez. American actress and singer (born 1992) ## Sources Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selena_Gomez ## Timeline ### 1992 — Birth Birth of Selena Gomez. ### 1992 — Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, a suburb... Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, a suburb of Dallas ### 2002 — 2002–2006: Career beginnings Gomez first gained an interest in pursuing a... 2002–2006: Career beginnings Gomez first gained an interest in pursuing a career in entertainment watching her mother prepare for stage productions ### 2003 — During this period, Gomez had small roles in the family film Spy Kids 3-D: Game... During this period, Gomez had small roles in the family film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and the made-for-television film Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) ### 2006 — She also guest-starred in a 2006 episode of the Disney Channel series The Suite... She also guest-starred in a 2006 episode of the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody ### 2007 — 2007–2012: Breakthrough with Disney and Selena Gomez & the Scene Gomez at the... 2007–2012: Breakthrough with Disney and Selena Gomez & the Scene Gomez at the 2009 Hollywood Style Awards in Beverly Hills Gomez had a recurring role on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana in 2007 as the rival pop star Mikayla ### 2008 — In 2008, while working on the second season of Wizards of Waverly Place, Gomez... In 2008, while working on the second season of Wizards of Waverly Place, Gomez voiced Helga in the animated film Horton Hears a Who! She also starred as Mary Santiago in the direct-to-video teen musical comedy film Another Cinderella Story, the second installment of the A Cinderella Story series ### 2009 — In 2009, she became an ambassador for DoSomething, and supported RAISE Hope for... In 2009, she became an ambassador for DoSomething, and supported RAISE Hope for Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project focused on raising awareness about conflict minerals and violence against women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ### 2010 — Gomez continued her involvement with the Trick-or-Treat campaign and... Gomez continued her involvement with the Trick-or-Treat campaign and participated in additional fundraising initiatives, including a benefit concert marking the campaign's 60th anniversary in 2010; that year's campaign raised approximately US$4 million ### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references. ### 2026 — Profile Update Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness. ## Quotes > "Profile note: Selena Gomez was complemented using Wikipedia reference material." > — Selena Gomez, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) > "Editorial note: This block stores profile notes and source context, not attributed quotations." > — Selena Gomez, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) > "Source note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selena_Gomez" > — Selena Gomez, Peoplebio editorial note (2026) --- Source: https://peoplebio.info/p/selena-gomez