Selena Gomez

**Selena Marie Gomez** (/səˈliːnə ˈɡoʊmɛz/ *sə-LEE-nə GOH-mez*; born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, actress, and producer.

## Biography

She has been regarded as a "triple threat" by media outlets. Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series *Barney & Friends* (2002–2004). In her teenage years, she rose to prominence for her lead role as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel television series *Wizards of Waverly Place* (2007–2012).

Alongside her television career, Gomez appeared in the films *Another Cinderella Story* (2008), *Princess Protection Program* (2009), *Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie* (2009), *Ramona and Beezus* (2010), *Monte Carlo* (2011), *Spring Breakers* (2012), *Getaway* (2013), *The Fundamentals of Caring* (2016), *The Dead Don't Die* (2019), and *A Rainy Day in New York* (2019). She voiced the character Mavis in the *Hotel Transylvania* film franchise (2012–2022). Gomez executive produced the Netflix television series *13 Reasons Why* (2017–2020) and *Living Undocumented* (2019) through her production company, July Moonhead Productions. She also executive produces and stars in the HBO Max cooking series *Selena + Chef* (2020–present) and the Hulu mystery-comedy series *Only Murders in the Building* (2021–present). The latter earned Gomez critical praise, and a nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy series at the Critics' Choice Television Awards.

Gomez released three albums with her former band, Selena Gomez & the Scene, all of which reached the top ten of the US *Billboard* 200 and were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America: *Kiss & Tell* (2009), *A Year Without Rain* (2010), and *When the Sun Goes Down* (2011). Additionally, Gomez's three solo studio albums—*Stars Dance* (2013), *Revival* (2015), and *Rare* (2020)—each debuted atop the *Billboard* 200. She also released the Spanish-language EP *Revelación* (2021), for which she received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. A number of Gomez's singles have charted inside the top ten of the US *Billboard* Hot 100, including "Come & Get It", "The Heart Wants What It Wants", "Good for You", "Same Old Love", "Hands to Myself", "We Don't Talk Anymore", "It Ain't Me", and her first number-one song "Lose You to Love Me". Many of her songs are recognized by their characteristic, hushed vocal stylings.

As of 2017, Gomez has sold over seven million albums and 22 million singles worldwide, according to *Billboard*. She has received various accolades and was named *Billboard*'s Woman of the Year in 2017. *Time* magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2020. She has a large following on social media and is the most followed musician and actress on Instagram. Gomez's other ventures include makeup, clothing, handbag and fragrance lines. She has worked with many charitable organizations and served as a UNICEF ambassador since age 17.

## Coaching

Selena Gomez is a fantasy coach that has appeared on three seasons which were: Season 14, Season 16, and Season 18

She is portrayed by Abby.

## Advising

Selena Gomez was a Battle advisor for team Halsey on fantasy voice Season 32.

She returned in Season 34 this time as a Battle advisor for team Julia Michaels.