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 says Hollywood is 'a beast,' reveals what she was never allowed to say as a Disney star
foxnews.comSelena Gomez shared some advice for newcomers who have gotten their first taste of Hollywood success. "All I can say is, I would love to be there for you if you ever have questions," Gomez, 30, said during a new interview for Vanity Fair’s 29th Annual Hollywood Issue. "But this industry is a beast.
It’s really scary to see what happens when you’re given so much power and money at a young age. I think it’s extremely scary. "The bigger you get, the more humble I would encourage you to be.
Hold on to your heart, try to be the best you can be and be careful about who to trust, because you are who you surround yourself with." The "Lose You to Love Me" singer revealed her little sister, Gracie Elliot Teefey, has said she doesn't want to be a part of the entertainment industry. "My sister’s 9, and thank God she doesn’t want to be in this industry," Gomez said. "Actually, that’s her now.
What if she tells me in two years she wants to? I can’t even think about it." Gomez got her start as a child actor on "Barney and Friends" then became a household name while starring on the Disney Channel show "Wizards of Waverly Place." Most recently, the actress has starred alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short in "Only Murders in the Building." As a Disney star, Gomez claims there were things she was never allowed to say. "I wasn't a wild child by any means.
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