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 Not Staying in Touch With 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Cast Was 'Biggest Mistake'
etonline.comSelena Gomez is being open about the biggest mistake she made during her time on. Selena, who played Alex Russo on the Disney Channel original series, appeared on the podcast, hosted by David DeLuise — who played Jerry Russo, and Jennifer Stone, who played Alex's best friend, Harper Finkle.
During the fishbowl segment of the podcast, where David and Jennifer ask questions pulled out of a prop, Selena was asked, «What has been your biggest mistake so far?»Becoming emotional, Selena, 30, revealed that it was not keeping in touch with the cast of the show after it wrapped. «Probably not staying in touch with you guys,» the «Wolves» singer revealed. «No, honestly.
I think I slowly became… I felt ashamed of the decisions that I made. I didn't want you guys to see me in the state that I was in because a) you would have told me the truth, which terrifies me and b) I didn't want to let you down.»David — who became teary-eyed at Selena's reveal added, «That's really sweet, and thank you for saying that.
And obviously I miss you and I'm happy you're doing well now.»Jennifer shared that the blame wasn't just on Selena, noting that she felt partially responsible as well. «I appreciate you saying that, because to be perfectly blunt, there have been times where I was like, 'Did we stop being friends because I didn't tell her what she wanted to hear?' I appreciate you being that honest.»Selena shared that she still had love for both Jennifer and David, and thanked them for understanding.«I appreciate you guys dearly,» she said. «And I love you so much, in a way I never loved anybody else.»ran on Disney from 2007-2012.
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