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Selena Gomez

Born Selena Marie Gomez

American singer, actress, producer and founder of Rare Beauty

Actress Entrepreneur Singer 🇺🇸United States ♋︎Cancer
Birthday July 22
Birthplace Grand Prairie, Texas
Height 165 cm (5′ 5″)
Nationality American
Years active 2002–present
Known for Wizards of Waverly Place, Only Murders in the Building, Rare Beauty

Biography

Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress and producer who rose to fame on Wizards of Waverly Place. She stars in Only Murders in the Building and founded the cosmetics brand Rare Beauty.

Early life

Gomez was raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, by her mother, a stage actress. She began acting as a child on the PBS series Barney & Friends.

Career

She became a star as Alex Russo in Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012) and released hit albums including Revival and Rare. Since 2021 she has co-starred in Only Murders in the Building, also serving as producer.

In 2020 she launched Rare Beauty, which donates to mental-health causes, and in 2024 she appeared in Emilia Pérez.

  1. 2002age 10
    Debut

    Child actor on Barney & Friends

  2. 2007age 15
    Breakthrough

    Stars in Wizards of Waverly Place

  3. 2020age 28
    Business

    Launches Rare Beauty

  4. 2021age 29

    Co-stars in Only Murders in the Building

Notable Works

  • 2007 Wizards of Waverly Place Alex Russo TV series
  • 2015 Revival Album
  • 2020 Rare Album
  • 2021 Only Murders in the Building Mabel Mora TV series
  • 2024 Emilia Pérez Jessi Film
  • 2020 Rare Beauty Founder Company

Awards & Achievements

0wins & honours
1nominations
  • Golden Globe AwardBest Actress, TV Musical or Comedy — Only Murders in the Building 2025

Social Media

Audience by platform · 453M combined followers

Birthday Facts

Day of the weekWednesday
Zodiac signCancer (Water)
Chinese zodiacMonkey
BirthstoneRuby
Birth flowerLarkspur
GenerationMillennial
Life path number5
Days on Earth12,523

Did You Know?

  1. She is one of the most-followed women on Instagram.
  2. She was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Selena Gomez's birthday?

Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992.

Where was Selena Gomez born?

Selena Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA.

What is Selena Gomez's zodiac sign?

Born on July 22, Selena Gomez is a Cancer.

What brand did Selena Gomez found?

Rare Beauty, a cosmetics company launched in 2020.

Last updated · Image: Wikimedia Commons

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