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).
Steve Martin and Martin Short Gush Over Selena Gomez's 'Hilarious' 'SNL' Debut (Exclusive)
etonline.comSteve Martin and Martin Short couldn't be prouder of their girl, Sel! ET spoke to the stars about Selena Gomez's hilarious hosting debut and the second season of their hit Hulu series.«How did you think I did?» Gomez asked her co-stars --15-time host Martin and former cast-member, Short.«I thought you delivered the comedy so beautifully and so low key, but hilarious,» Martin, who appeared in a skit on last weekend's show with Gomez, gushed.As far as any advice the comedy legends gave Gomez, the Rare Beauty founder revealed that the pair helped her with a few jokes.«They kind of helped me with a few jokes,» Gomez shared.«We said, 'Go Selena,'» a proud Martin added.Martin and Short weren't the only funny friends who had her back ahead of her hosting debut, Gomez told ET that she had the backing of show creator, Lorne Michaels, and Amy Schumer.«It was so much fun.
I had a blast,» Gomez said. «I had their support. I had Amy Schumer's support. I had Lorne's support — it was a dream come true.»While the trio remained pretty tight-lipped on details regarding the second season of their Hulu hit, , they promised more laughs and of course, more murder.«More crime, more murder,» Martin shared. «Crime and murder,» Short agreed. «And murder mixed with kind of an element of crime...and death permeates.»«It's also really funny,» Gomez added. «No, it's honestly gonna be great.
We want it to be the best one.»Season 2 not only sees the original trio of Martin, Short and Gomez return, but also features newcomers Cara Delevingne, Schumer and actress, Shirley MacLaine.
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