[190] It remains Gomez's highest first-week sales to date. Her mother, commonly known as Mandy, gave birth [381][382] It was met with a positive critical reception upon release;[383] the documentary was praised for mental health transparency. In 2021, she released the Spanish-language EP Revelacin, for which she received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. [313] The show premiered in August 2020,[314] and was well received by critics. [42][43] Gomez had a leading role as an aspiring dancer Mary Santiago in Another Cinderella Story (2008), the second installment of the A Cinderella Story series, released on direct-to-video. [107][108] The film was a commercial success, grossing $358 million worldwide. [55] She later announced a film adaptation of the novel Thirteen Reasons Why, in which she was to play a young girl who commits suicide; ultimately, neither film was made,[56] but Gomez would later executive produce a television adaptation of Thirteen Reasons Why. [79][80] The film was well received by critics;[81] Roger Ebert described it as "a sweet salute," and found both actresses "appealing". Selena Gomez Birthdate: July 22, 1992 Disney Channel breakout: She starred as Alex Russo on The Wizards of Waverly Place from 2007 to 2012. Christian Frates, Other Works The latter earned Gomez critical praise, and nominations for a Golden Globe Award, and as producer, a Primetime Emmy Award . Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Ricardo Joel Gomez and Texas-born former stage actress Mandy Teefey. [33] It received numerous awards and nominations,[34][35] and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program. [557], Gomez also executive produced the television series 13 Reasons Why (20172020) and Living Undocumented (2019).[557]. [498] The Guardian credits her with popularizing "whisper pop", a style of pop music characterized by soft, hushed and breathy vocals. "[462][463] Gomez said, of her role as ambassador, that "Every day 25,000 children die from preventable causes. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. [307][308], In January 2020, Gomez voiced a giraffe in the adventure film Dolittle, directed by Stephen Gaghan. A former fixture in the Disney universe of TV shows, movies and music, Selena Gomez has since made a name for herself as a solo artist and philanthropist. [160][161] Gomez recorded the song "Hold On" with Ben Kweller for the film's soundtrack. Selena Gomez is actually an American citizen, born in New York City on July 22, 1992. Her parents are Ricardo Joel Gomez, of Mexican ancestry, and Amanda Dawn Cornett, who is white, and of part Italian heritage. This would make Selena Mexican-Italian. IDENTITY MATTERS. In summer 2019, it was reported that the artist had filed a trademark for "Selena Gomez" for a series of beauty products, including fragrances, skin-care and hair-care preparations, cosmetics, soaps and essential oils. "[480] She joined while filming Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie in Puerto Rico. [542] In November 2022, she revealed that she had an episode of psychosis in 2018. [489] Her participation in We Day 2019 was her first appearance after an extended break from the spotlight. The viral TikTok discourse around Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber has had a major impact on Haileys social media following. Gracie appears in 'Selena + Chef trailer (Image via YouTube) Gracie Elliot Teefey is Gomezs half sister. Selena Marie Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 22, 1992, to Amanda Cornett and Ricardo Gomez. [4][5] Her father is of Mexican descent, while her mother, who was adopted, has Italian ancestry. [358][359] She won two times the People's Choice Award for Comedy TV Star of the Year. [226] That year, she was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the music category,[554] and again in 2020 in its "All-Star Alumni" category. Rock Icon KISS Is Saying Goodbye (For Real), Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Birth Year: 1992, Birth date: July 22, 1992, Birth State: Texas, Birth City: Grand Prairie, Birth Country: United States. He and Sara have a daughter named Tori Gomez, the paternal younger half-sister of Selena. By Olivia Clarke January 2, 2023 Ricardo Joel Gomez was born in Texas, USA in 1975. "[187] Kristen S.H of Billboard called it "one of the most influential pop albums of the late 2010s. [362][363][364] Her co-stars, Steve Martin and Martin Short released a statement saying, "Were a little dismayed that Selena didnt get nominated because shes so crucial to the trio, to the show. [87] The album's lead single, "Who Says", was the band's highest charting effort, peaking at number twenty-one in the U.S.[49] Its second single, "Love You like a Love Song", went on to become the band's highest performing single in the U.S. to date,[88] peaking at number twenty-two on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent 38 weeks,[49] and reached the top ten in Canada. She has worked with many charitable organizations and served as a UNICEF ambassador since age 17. Selena Gomez announces her marriage with Bill Murray on social media? [83] The album received mixed to positive reviews, where some critics reacting negatively to Gomez's Auto-Tuned vocals. Her debut album with the Scene was influenced by electronic rock and pop rock,[403][404] while her subsequent records with the band opted for a dance-pop[405][406] sound. which follows eight undocumented families in America. In 2006, Gomez guest starred as Gwen in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody on the Disney Channel. [502] Variety considers her a key personality in global media, owing to her "multi-hyphenate" presence incorporating music, films, television, cosmetics, and social activism. [134] It received mixed reviews from music critics, with some noticing her inability to create her own musical identity and panning her vocal abilities. [b] For her music work, she was nominated for two Grammy Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and a Latin Grammy Award. [453] In November 2021, Gomez cofounded the mental health media platform "Wondermind". Gomez stopped wearing the ring in 2010. [370][371] Gomez was nominated as executive producer for a Children's and Family Emmy Award. [155] Gomez also had a supporting role in the drama Rudderless (2014), the directorial debut of William H. WebMini Bio (1) Rebbeca Marie Gomez, better known by her stage name Becky G, is an American singer and actress. [433][434], It was announced on July 14, 2011, that Gomez had signed a license agreement with Adrenalina, an extreme sports and adventure-themed lifestyle brand, to develop, manufacture, and distribute her own fragrance. [386] Gomez released the song "My Mind & Me" to coincide with the release of the documentary. [513] In the wake of the Alabama abortion ban in May 2019, Gomez spoke out on Instagram in favor of abortion rights in the United States. [476] A UNICEF ambassador since 2009, Gomez has played an active role in advocating for the world's "most vulnerable children" by participating in several campaigns, events, and initiatives on behalf of the organization. She was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who died in 1995. tour stop: 'People should love people', The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate, "Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Head to Church (Again!) [211] [189] "Same Old Love" was released as the album's second single and topped the Mainstream Top 40 chart. The chart-topping artist, who previously spoke about her battles with anxiety and depression, revealed in an April 2020 interview with Miley Cyrus that she had been diagnosed as bipolar. [3] She was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who died in 1995. She also contributed vocals to Hotel Transylvania 2, released that fall as well, and joined the cast of Season 9 of The Voice as a mentor for Gwen Stefani's team. [249] Gomez recorded a cover version of the song "Only You" for the series' first season soundtrack. [474][475] In 2014, Gomez visited Nepal to raise awareness for children in need. Article Title: Selena Gomez Biography, Author: Biography.com Editors, Website Name: The Biography.com website, Url: https://www.biography.com/musicians/selena-gomez, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, Last Updated: September 9, 2022, Original Published Date: April 2, 2014. She was born on July 22, 1992 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. She has also been linked to fellow musician The Weeknd. [342], Gomez starred in and executive produced the Hulu mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short,[343] which premiered on Hulu in August 2021,[344] and set the record for the most-watched comedy premiere in Hulu history. Billboard 200 at number four with sales of over 66,000. [425] She hosted the "Sears Arrive Air Band Casting Call" to select five winners for the first-ever "Sears Air Band" to perform at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Her zodiac sign is Cancer and her ethnicity is half Mexican, half Italian. [312] Each episode highlights a food-related charity. Dropped from the series after two years, Gomez auditioned for other shows without much success. ", "Selena Gomez: I would have two children by now If I lived in Texas", "Selena Gomez Talks Parents' Divorce: 'I Blamed My Mom A Lot' (VIDEO)", "Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez Will Always Be Friends", "Time Warp: Spy Selena Gomez in Her First Film Role", "30 Things You Didn't Know About Selena Gomez", "Did You Know There Was a "Suite Life" Spin-Off That Starred Selena Gomez? [20], Gomez first gained an interest in pursuing a career in entertainment watching her mother prepare for stage productions. I learned everything from Barney. [167] The single became her second top-ten hit in the U.S.[49] That same month, Gomez released her first solo compilation album, For You. [533][534][535] During the transplant, an artery broke and emergency surgery was conducted to build a new artery using a vein from her leg. She gave up everything for me, had three jobs, supported me, sacrificed her life for me." Her grandparents often took care of her while her parents finished their schooling, and she has said they "raised her" until she found success in show business. [91], Gomez starred in the comedy film Monte Carlo (2011), with Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy;[92][93] she played the lead role of Grace, a teenager "mistaken for a socialite", Cordelia (also Gomez), "while on a trip to Paris". [487] Gomez provided the narration for Girl Rising (2013), a CNN documentary film, which focused on the power of female education as it followed seven girls around the world who sought to overcome obstacles and follow their dreams. [379] The film premiered at the AFI Fest in November 2022,[380] and was released two days after on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters. [548][549] Gomez regards Taylor Swift as her "only" friend in the industry;[550] they have expressed their admiration for each other numerous times in the media since 2008, and their friendship has been widely covered by news outlets. [191][192] It also peaked at number five in the U.S., tying with "Good for You" as Gomez's highest-charting single at the time. [102] That year, Wizards of Waverly Place officially ended its run on the Disney Channel after four seasons. While there were additional complications during the operation, Gomez has recovered nicely, noting that there was a 3 to 5 percent chance of her lupus resurfacing. [66] The film won the series its second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. [215] As of December 2022, the music video has gained more than 2.9 billion views on YouTube,[216] making it the 37th most-viewed video and the most-viewed music video published in 2016 on the site. [117], In 2013, Gomez starred alongside Ethan Hawke in the action thriller Getaway, in which she played a young hacker. [441] She also appeared in ads for Coca-Cola's "Share a Coke" campaign, and advertisements for the campaign and lyrics from two of her songs were featured on Coca-Cola packaging nationwide. Amanda Dawn Cornett is an American film producer from Dallas, Texas. [514] Amidst Roe v. Wade being overturned in June 2022, Gomez stated she is "not happy" and that "men need to stand up and also speak against this issue. "[19] She later added that her mother "was really strong around me. Her work is primarily characterised as dance-pop[399][401] and EDM;[399][402] however, she has experimented with different music genres. Gomez has also earned praise for going public with her battle with lupus. [85], Selena Gomez & the Scene released their third and final studio album, When the Sun Goes Down, in June 2011, to mixed reviews. "[435] The perfume was released in May 2012. I was just standing here! [137][138] The video of "Come & Get It" won the Best Pop Video at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Billboard Hot 100, reaching number six. [547] They moved in together temporarily later on in September, but broke up a month later. [59] Gomez, along with Demi Lovato, starred in the Disney Channel film Princess Protection Program, which aired in June 2009. [156][157][158] The independent film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival,[159] and received a mixed reception from critics. [68][69] She later voiced Princess Selenia in the English-language French animated/live-action film Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009). Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer. [12] Spring Breakers polarized audiences;[115] the film received generally positive reviews from critics,[116] and ranked in BBC's 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century. [231], Gomez and the Norwegian DJ Kygo released a single together, "It Ain't Me", in February 2017. [279], Gomez appeared in Jim Jarmusch's comedy horror The Dead Don't Die (2019). He is best known for being the father of internationally acclaimed singer/actress Selena Gomez. [24] The show was her first acting gig. Alongside her television career, Gomez appeared in the films Another Cinderella Story (2008), Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009), Ramona and Beezus (2010), Monte Carlo (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), and The Dead Don't Die (2019), and voiced Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise (20122022). In September 2017, she revealed on Instagram that she had withdrawn from public events during the previous few months because she had received a kidney transplant from actress and friend Francia Raisa. [456], In October 2008, Gomez participated in St. Jude's Children's Hospital's "Runway For Life" benefit. Their 11 year age difference was one of the most talked-about elements of their relationship, with many raising questions about the legitimacy of their relationship. [367][368][369] The film was released on Amazon Prime Video in January 2022 to mixed reviews. Family Life. 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