Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television producer. After appearing on the children's series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), she received wider recognition for her portrayal of Alex Russo on the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired from 2007 until 2012.
Gomez also starred in the films Another Cinderella Story (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009), Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009), Ramona and Beezus (2010), and Monte Carlo (2011). Thereafter, she focused on more mature roles in Spring Breakers (2012), Getaway (2013), The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), and The Dead Don't Die (2019). She voices the character of Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise, and serves as an executive producer of the Netflix television drama series 13 Reasons Why (2017–present) and the Netflix documentary series Living Undocumented (2019).
Selena Gomez Dazzles in Silver Gown at Her Inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health
justjared.comSelena Gomez is stepping out for hosting duties! The 31-year-old star dazzled in a sparkling silver gown as she arrived at her Inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health on Wednesday evening (October 4) held at the Nya Studios in Los Angeles. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Selena Gomez Stars in attendance included Selena‘s close friend Francia Raisa, her Only Murders in the Building co-star Martin Short, H.E.R., Sofia Carson, TikToker Mikayla Nogueira, YouTuber Alisha Marie, and Pearl actress Larsen Thompson. Selena is hosting the benefit to support her The Rare Impact Fund’s mission “to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and expand access to mental health services and education for young people around the world,” according to a press release.
In a recent interview, Selena opened up about her mental health, why she briefly quit Instagram, her bipolar diagnosis, and so much more.
FYI: Sofia is wearing a Versace dress. Click through the gallery inside for 25+ pictures of Selena Gomez and the other stars at the event…
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