Selena Gomez

Selena Marie Gomez, born on July 22, 1992, in Texas, USA, is a renowned Hispanic/Latin American singer, actress, and producer. Celebrated as a "triple threat" and a significant presence in pop culture, her impressive accolades include a Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, a Screen Actors Guild award, a Latin Grammy special award, along with multiple nominations for prestigious honors such as two Grammy Awards, nine Emmys, seven Golden Globes, and a BAFTA.

Gomez's journey in acting began with her role in the children's series Barney & Friends (2002–2004). She gained fame as a teenager portraying Alex Russo in the Emmy-winning Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). In 2021, she made her return to television in the Hulu/Disney+ comedy series Only Murders in the Building, sharing the screen with legends Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Her film credits include titles like Another Cinderella Story (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009), and Spring Breakers (2012), along with voicing Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania series. Gomez has also stepped into executive production, notably for the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020).

In music, Selena has released three albums with her former band Selena Gomez & the Scene, along with three successful solo albums, including the Grammy-nominated Revelación (2021). Her singles have consistently charted high, with "Lose You to Love Me" marking her first number-one hit. A passionate advocate for various social causes, she founded Rare Beauty in 2020, which has become a billion-dollar brand. As a UNICEF ambassador since 2009, she champions mental health and equality. Recognized in influential lists, she is the most-followed woman on Instagram and one of the wealthiest musicians globally.