SAEDNEWS: Selena Marie Gomez, born on July 22, 1992, is an American actress and singer. She was born in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Biography of Selena Marie Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American actress, singer, and fashion designer.
Family
Selena Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her mother, Amanda Dawn “Mandy” Tiffin (who also had acting experience), gave birth to her at the age of 16. Her father, Ricardo Gomez, named her Selena. Selena’s mother, who was adopted, has Italian heritage, while her father is of Mexican descent.
Parents’ Divorce
When Selena was 5 years old, her parents divorced, and she was raised by her mother. In 2006, Mandy (Selena’s mother) married Brian Tiffin for the second time, and from this marriage, Selena gained a half-sister, Gracie Elliot, born on June 12, 2013.
School Years
“I was bullied every second of the day in elementary school. Obviously, some people want to humiliate and bring you down, but eventually, it makes you stronger in a different way,” she later said. She added, “I was never a popular kid at school and only had two friends. School years are awkward and terrible in your life! I never had self-confidence in school!” In May 2010, Selena earned her high school diploma through homeschooling.
Acting and Fame
She made her first appearance as Gianna on Barney & Friends at the age of 7. She gained fame for playing Alex Russo in the Disney Channel comedy series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). Her first feature film role was in Spy Kids 3: Game Over.
Music Career
Due to her beautiful voice, Selena was signed by Hollywood Records at age 16. She was the lead member of the band Selena Gomez & the Scene and has released three studio albums with them: Kiss & Tell, A Year Without Rain, and When the Sun Goes Down. In January 2012, she announced she would take a temporary break from the band to focus on acting. She has also sung songs for the soundtracks of Wizards of Waverly Place, Tinker Bell, Another Cinderella Story, and Ramona and Beezus.
First Album and Popularity
Selena’s first official song was “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know,” which reached number 58 on the Hot 100 chart. In 2008, with her band Selena Gomez & the Scene, she released her first album, which ranked 9th among the 200 hottest albums.
Business Ventures
In October 2009, Selena announced her intention to launch a clothing line called Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez, which debuted in fall 2010. The collection included bohemian dresses, floral tops, denim outfits, jackets, skirts, scarves, and hats, all made from recycled or eco-friendly materials.
Health Issues
Selena, an American actress and singer, revealed she underwent chemotherapy due to lupus, an autoimmune disease, addressing rumors about drug addiction. Rumors about her health first emerged in 2013 when she canceled her Asia and Australia tour for unspecified reasons. She was later seen in a rehabilitation center, fueling further speculation, although her representatives denied all claims. Selena clarified that the cancellations were due to her lupus diagnosis.
Kidney Transplant
A few months later, on September 14, 2017, Selena announced she underwent a kidney transplant due to complications from lupus to improve her overall health. American actress Francia Raisa, a friend of hers, donated her kidney. In an NBC interview with Francia, Selena described the experience as a “life and death” situation and called Francia someone who essentially saved her life.
First Romantic Relationship
From 2008 to 2010, Selena dated Disney star, actor, and singer Nick Jonas, which led to her appearance in a Jonas Brothers song called “Burnin’ Up.” However, they broke up in 2009.
Relationship with Justin Bieber
In December 2010, she began dating Canadian singer Justin Bieber. On February 27, 2011, they attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party together, and after several months of speculation, their romantic relationship was confirmed. The couple became widely covered by media and was nicknamed “Jelena” (J from Justin and Lena from Selena). They eventually broke up in 2014 after multiple on-and-off episodes.
Relationship with DJ Zedd
In winter 2015, rumors circulated that Selena and DJ Zedd were dating. They were seen holding hands publicly and posting photos together on social media. In June 2015, Diplo stated in an interview that their relationship was fake. Selena later clarified on a TV show that Diplo thought he knew too much about her personal life, but she admired Zedd, confirming that their relationship had been real and meaningful to her.
Relationship with The Weeknd
Selena began dating Canadian singer The Weeknd in early 2017. They made their first official public appearance at the Met Gala. They broke up in October 2017 after ten months together.
Rekindling Relationship with Justin Bieber
Since then, Selena has been seen with Justin Bieber again, suggesting they may have resumed their on-and-off friendship.
UNESCO Ambassador
Selena became a UNICEF ambassador in 2008, making her the youngest UNICEF ambassador. Her first mission took her to Ghana to help children. She has performed charity programs and concerts under UNICEF.
Advertising Activities
Selena was part of the “Back-to-School Fashion” campaign for Caesar and appeared prominently in TV ads. She was also a spokesperson for “Bring Your Own” and the government’s agricultural insurance campaigns, appearing in multiple commercials.
Instagram Follower Record
Selena Gomez holds the world record for the most Instagram followers, with over 135 million, closely followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with 123 million. She earns over 2.5 billion Iranian Tomans from each sponsored post on Instagram.
