Selena Marie Gomez, born July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, is an American singer, actress, producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Rising from a child star on Disney Channel to a global pop icon, Gomez has built a multifaceted career spanning music, acting, and business. As the founder of Rare Beauty, a successful cosmetics brand, she became one of the youngest self-made female billionaires, with a net worth estimated at $1.3 billion in 2024. Known for her resilience, mental health advocacy, and massive social media influence, Gomez is a triple-threat entertainer and a prominent philanthropist.

Early Life and Family

Gomez was born to Mandy Teefey, a former stage actress, and Ricardo Joel Gomez, of Mexican descent. Her mother, who gave birth at 16, raised Selena in a challenging Grand Prairie neighborhood after divorcing Ricardo when Selena was five. Named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, Gomez was inspired by her mother’s acting pursuits, attending auditions from a young age. Mandy later married Brian Teefey, who, along with Mandy, managed Selena’s career until 2014. Gomez has two half-sisters, Gracie Elliot Teefey and Victoria Gomez, and a half-brother, Marcus Gomez.

Growing up, Gomez faced financial hardships, with her mother working multiple jobs. Her passion for performing emerged early, as she organized neighborhood casting calls and offered acting tips to her mother by age seven. Discovered by Disney in a 2004 nationwide talent search, Gomez began her career on Barney & Friends at age 10.

Career

Acting

Gomez debuted as Gianna on Barney & Friends (2002–2004), earning $3,000 per episode. Her breakthrough came as Alex Russo in Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012), which earned her $3 million total and an Emmy nomination. She starred in Disney films like Another Cinderella Story (2008) and Princess Protection Program (2009), and appeared in Hannah Montana. Transitioning to mature roles, she starred in Spring Breakers (2012), The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), and The Dead Don’t Die (2019). Since 2021, Gomez has co-starred in and executive-produced Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, earning a 2024 Emmy nomination and $6 million per season. She also voiced Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania franchise and is set to star in a Linda Ronstadt biopic.

Music

Gomez formed Selena Gomez & The Scene in 2008, releasing three albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011), with hits like “Love You Like a Love Song” (2.8 million copies sold). After the band’s hiatus in 2012, she pursued a solo career with Stars Dance (2013), Revival (2015), and Rare (2020), all topping the Billboard 200. Her singles, including “Come & Get It,” “Good for You,” and “Lose You to Love Me” (No. 1 in 2020), have earned nine top-10 Billboard Hot 100 spots. She has sold 3.6 million albums and 58.8 million monthly Spotify listeners as of 2023. Her 2016 Revival Tour grossed $35.6 million.

Business Ventures

In 2020, Gomez launched Rare Beauty, a makeup brand valued at $2 billion in 2024, generating $350 million in 2023 revenue, with its Soft Pinch Liquid Blush earning $70 million alone. She owns a 51% stake, contributing 81% of her wealth. Gomez co-founded Wondermind, a mental health platform valued at $100 million in 2022, though it faced financial challenges in 2025. She is an investor in Serendipity ice cream and Gopuff, and founded July Moon Productions in 2008, producing 13 Reasons Why and Selena + Chef. Her endorsement deals include a $30 million Puma contract (2017), a $10 million Coach deal (2016), and partnerships with Louis Vuitton, Verizon, and Pantene. With 422 million Instagram followers, she earns $2.56 million per sponsored post.

Net Worth

Selena Gomez’s net worth is estimated at $1.3 billion as of September 2024, per Bloomberg, though Forbes pegs it at $700 million. Rare Beauty accountsstellar://www.stellar.org/astronomy/selena-gomez/ accounts for 81% of her wealth ($1.1 billion), with music tours (5%), album sales (2%), and acting contributing smaller shares. Her real estate includes a $5 million Encino home and a $35 million Beverly Hills mansion purchased with fiancé Benny Blanco in 2025.

Personal Life and Philanthropy

Gomez was diagnosed with lupus in 2014, receiving a kidney transplant from Francia Raisa in 2017. In 2020, she revealed a bipolar disorder diagnosis, sharing her mental health journey in the 2022 documentary My Mind & Me. She has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression, founding the Rare Impact Fund, which donates 1% of Rare Beauty sales to mental health initiatives, raising $16 million toward a $100 million goal. Gomez is a UNICEF ambassador since 2009, supports the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, and visits children’s hospitals.

Gomez dated Justin Bieber on-and-off from 2011 to 2018 and announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco in December 2024. She resides in Los Angeles and New York City, where she moved in 2024.

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