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 to Host Inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit
variety.comSophia Scorziello editor Selena Gomez is hosting the first-ever Rare Impact Fund Benefit to raise money in support of combatting mental health stigma and expanding mental health resources for youth around the globe. “There is nothing more important to me than getting young people access to the resources that they need to support their mental health,” Gomez said in a statement. “This is a personal mission and the reason that I created the Rare Impact Fund.
I am incredibly proud to host the inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit and look forward to an inspiring night of raising funds for these lifesaving services and showcasing the impact we have made so far.” Gomez founded the Rare Impact Fund in 2020 alongside the launch of her beauty brand, Rare Beauty.
Her beauty line donates 1% of all sales to the fund, which supports nearly two dozen organizations worldwide through its grant funding and awareness initiatives.
Since its inception, the Rare Impact Fund has raised over $6 million for its partners, and in 2023 alone, has partnered with the UCLA Friends of Semel Institute, Mindful Life Project, Black Teacher Project, Konscious Youth Development & Service and Trans Lifeline. “We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit, an evening filled with inspiration and purpose.
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