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Selena Gomez Biography
Selena Gomez is an American actor, singer, producer, director and entrepreneur whose career has moved from children's television into screen comedy and drama, pop music, production, beauty and mental-health advocacy. Born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, she first appeared as Gianna on Barney & Friends, made guest appearances on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana, and became internationally known as Alex Russo on Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place. That period also included Princess Protection Program, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie and Ramona and Beezus. Gomez recorded three albums with Selena Gomez & the Scene before building a solo catalogue around Stars Dance, Revival, Rare and the Spanish-language EP Revelación. Her adult screen choices widened from Spring Breakers to The Big Short, The Fundamentals of Caring, The Dead Don't Die and the Hotel Transylvania voice franchise. Behind the camera, she executive-produced 13 Reasons Why, the immigration docuseries Living Undocumented, The Broken Hearts Gallery and, from 2021, Only Murders in the Building, in which she also stars as Mabel Mora. The series brought her a lead-acting Emmy nomination and five Outstanding Comedy Series nominations as a producer through 2026. She played Jessi Del Monte in Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez, sharing the 2024 Cannes best-actress prize with the film's other three leads, and documented a six-year personal and professional period in Apple's Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. Gomez returned to Alex Russo as a guest star and executive producer of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place; Disney later announced that she would direct the premiere of its 2026 concluding event, her directing debut. Her current screen slate also includes the London-set sixth season of Only Murders in the Building, scheduled for December 2026. In music, she and Benny Blanco released the collaborative album I Said I Love You First in 2025 before marrying that September. Gomez founded Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund in 2020, linking the company to youth mental-health access, and has served as a UNICEF Ambassador since 2009.
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Full name: Selena Marie Gomez
Selena Gomez is an American actor, singer, producer, director and entrepreneur whose career has moved from children's television into screen comedy and drama, pop music, production, beauty and mental-health advocacy. Born and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, she first appeared as Gianna on Barney & Friends, made guest appearances on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana, and became internationally known as Alex Russo on Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place. That period also included Princess Protection Program, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie and Ramona and Beezus. Gomez recorded three albums with Selena Gomez & the Scene before building a solo catalogue around Stars Dance, Revival, Rare and the Spanish-language EP Revelación. Her adult screen choices widened from Spring Breakers to The Big Short, The Fundamentals of Caring, The Dead Don't Die and the Hotel Transylvania voice franchise. Behind the camera, she executive-produced 13 Reasons Why, the immigration docuseries Living Undocumented, The Broken Hearts Gallery and, from 2021, Only Murders in the Building, in which she also stars as Mabel Mora. The series brought her a lead-acting Emmy nomination and five Outstanding Comedy Series nominations as a producer through 2026. She played Jessi Del Monte in Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez, sharing the 2024 Cannes best-actress prize with the film's other three leads, and documented a six-year personal and professional period in Apple's Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. Gomez returned to Alex Russo as a guest star and executive producer of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place; Disney later announced that she would direct the premiere of its 2026 concluding event, her directing debut. Her current screen slate also includes the London-set sixth season of Only Murders in the Building, scheduled for December 2026. In music, she and Benny Blanco released the collaborative album I Said I Love You First in 2025 before marrying that September. Gomez founded Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund in 2020, linking the company to youth mental-health access, and has served as a UNICEF Ambassador since 2009.
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What is Selena Gomez known for?
She is known for playing Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place and Mabel Mora in Only Murders in the Building, for pop records including Revival and Rare, and for founding Rare Beauty.
Sources: UNICEF USA · Television Academy · Rare Beauty
When is Selena Gomez's birthday?
Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992.
Sources: Wikidata
How old is Selena Gomez?
Her age is calculated dynamically from her verified birth date, July 22, 1992.
Sources: Wikidata
Where was Selena Gomez born?
She was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, in the United States.
Sources: Vogue
Is Selena Gomez married?
Yes. Selena Gomez and producer Benny Blanco married on September 27, 2025.
Sources: Associated Press
What role does Selena Gomez play in Only Murders in the Building?
She plays Mabel Mora and also serves as an executive producer of the series.
Sources: Television Academy · Disney+
When is Only Murders in the Building season six released?
Disney has scheduled the London-set sixth season for December 8, 2026. Gomez returns as Mabel Mora and an executive producer.
Sources: Disney+ UK Press
Has Selena Gomez directed an episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place?
Disney announced that Gomez would make her directing debut with the premiere episode of the series' four-part concluding event in 2026, while also returning as Alex Russo and executive producer.
Sources: Disney+ Press
Has Selena Gomez won at the Cannes Film Festival?
Yes. She shared the 2024 Best Actress award with Emilia Pérez co-stars Adriana Paz, Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón.
Sources: Festival de Cannes
Has Selena Gomez won a Grammy?
Not through the 2026 ceremony. The Recording Academy lists three nominations and no wins.
Sources: Recording Academy
What is Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty role?
She is the founder of Rare Beauty. The company commits one percent of annual sales to the Rare Impact Fund, which supports expanded access to mental-health services.
Sources: Rare Beauty