Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas.
She got her big break on the Disney Channel series, "Wizards of Waverly Place", which aired from 2007 to 2012.
In addition to acting, Selena is also a successful musician, with several hit albums and singles to her name.
Selena has been open about her struggles with mental health, including anxiety and depression.
In 2017, Selena underwent a kidney transplant due to complications from lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with in 2015.
Selena is also an executive producer, with credits on the hit Netflix series "13 Reasons Why", as well as the film "The Broken Hearts Gallery".
She has a number of tattoos, including one on her back that reads "God Who Strengthens Me" in Arabic.
Selena is fluent in Spanish and has released Spanish-language versions of several of her songs.
She has a close friendship with fellow musician Taylor Swift and has made appearances at several of Swift's concerts.
Selena is also a philanthropist and has worked with a number of charitable organizations, including UNICEF, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.