Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Ricardo Joel Gomez and Texas-born former stage actress Mandy Teefey. She was named after See more

Musical style
Gomez is described as a pop artist. Her work is primarily characterized as dance-pop and EDM; however, she has experimented with different music genres. Her debut album with the Scene was influenced by See more

Gomez has been referred to as "Pop Princess" by several media outlets, and various journalists regard her as a "triple threat", owing to her successful singing, performing, and … See more

2002–2006: Career beginnings
Gomez first gained an interest in pursuing a career in entertainment watching her mother prepare for … See more

In 2009, Gomez was part of Sears's back-to-school fashion campaign and featured in television commercials. She hosted the "Sears Arrive Air Band Casting Call" to select five winners … See more

UNICEF
In October 2008, Gomez participated in St. Jude's Children's Hospital's "Runway For Life" benefit in … See more

Property
Gomez owned a $6.6 million home in Calabasas, Los Angeles. In 2014, she sold her mansion in Tarzana, Los Angeles for $3.5 million. In 2015, … See more