Selena Gomez
Selena Marie Gomez
Pop Singer, Actress, Producer & BusinesswomanBiography
Early Life and Family Background
Selena Marie Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas on July 22, 1992 to Ricardo Joel Gomez and Texas-born former stage actress Amanda Dawn "Mandy" Cornett. Gomez was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who died in 1995. Her father is of Mexican descent while her mother, who was adopted, has some Italian ancestry. Her parents divorced when she was five years old, and she was primarily raised by her mother.
How Did Selena Gomez Become Famous?
Selena Gomez's career began at age 7 when she landed a role on the children's television series "Barney & Friends" (2002-2004), where she met lifelong friend Demi Lovato. Her major breakthrough came in 2007 when she was cast as Alex Russo in Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place". The show became a massive hit, running from 2007 to 2012, and earned Gomez widespread recognition.
Selena Gomez Music Career
In 2008, Gomez formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three successful albums. In 2013, she launched her solo career with the album "Stars Dance", which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Her second solo album, "Revival" (2015), featured chart-topping singles. In 2020, her album "Rare" debuted at #1, and the single "Lose You to Love Me" became her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. As of 2026, Gomez has sold over 210 million singles worldwide.
Family
| Parents | Mandy Teefey, Ricardo Joel Gomez |
| Father | Ricardo Joel Gomez, Brian Teefey (Step Father) |
| Mother | Amanda Dawn "Mandy" Cornett Teefey |
| Siblings | Gracie Elliot Teefey, Victoria "Tori" Gomez (half-sisters) |
Relationships
Status: Single
As of 2026, Selena Gomez's relationship status has been a topic of interest. She has been focusing on her career, mental health, and personal growth.
- Nick Jonas (2008)
- Taylor Lautner (2009)
- Justin Bieber (2010-2018, on-and-off)
- Zedd/Anton Zaslavski (2015)
- The Weeknd/Abel Tesfaye (2017)
Interesting Facts
- Most-followed woman on Instagram
- Named after Selena Quintanilla
- Founded Rare Beauty (2020)
- Kidney transplant survivor (2017)
- 210M+ singles sold worldwide
- First to reach 100M Instagram followers