The birth of the name Selena Marie Gomez occurred on July 22, 1992. This former Disney Channel starlet has made it big in all that she does; be it in music or acting or venturing into business. Moving from being a young Disney Channel star to being a millionaire business mogul is quite a story for Gomez.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Selena’s parents, Ricardo Joel Gomez and Mandy Teefey divorced when Selena was only five years old. As some sort of tribute to her, her parents borrowed the name Selena Quintanilla-Perez who was a famous Tejano singer. While residing in Texas, she got involved in local casting calls that led her to acting, and grabbed the biggest child star role into Barney & Friends in the year 2002.
Her big role was in the Disney Channel series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ (2007 – 2012) as Alex Russo. Apart from catapulting her into public view, this role also laid the foundation of her career in music and other acting endeavors.
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Music and Acting Career
Actor by day, she also ventured into music in a bid to further carve out her career, recording songs with Selena Gomez & the Scene before starting her solon projects. She has come out with three solo albums and lots of singles, clocking millions of monthly listeners on the Spotify platform. Love You Like a Love Song and Rare, are among her many hits.
Selena’s acting career has lent her roles in such movies as Monte Carlo (2011), and Spring Breakers (2012). Today she is in the cast of the successful Hulu heroic comedy Only Murders in The Building, which has been well received by critics and pays her an estimated $6 million per season for her services as one of the executive producers.
Entrepreneurial Success
Selena entered the world of cosmetics in 2020 with a brand named Rare Beauty which proved successful, soon making over a billion dollars. As of the year 2024 Selena is said to be worth around 1.3 billion owing to the profitability of Rare Beauty. Love Beauty Not Violence has charity beauty products as part of the proceeds of the organization’s revenue is channeled towards their Rare Impact fund which fights for mental health.
In addition to Rare Beauty, Selena has partnered with brands like Puma, Coach, and Louis Vuitton, contributing to her income through endorsements and social media influence.
Philanthropy and Advocacy
Beyond the opportunities provided by show business and the public herself, she advocates for mental illness prevention. Known to have the sickness of bipolar disorder, she has endeavored to put it out there through her influence such that the society accepts other people suffering from such illnesses. To address the lack of mental health care in low-resource settings, the Rare Impact Fund has committed to allocating 1% of the profits of Rare Beauty to raise funds for mental health services.
Personal Life
Selena has been one of the few celebrities whose private affairs have been very public thanks to her intensely publicized relationship with Justin Bieber. There have also been reports of romance with The Weekend, for example. However, as of 2024, Selena is rumored to be single and concentrated on the development of herself.
Fun Facts About Selena
- She was the first person to reach 100 million followers on Instagram.
- Selena has a cooking show on HBO Max titled Selena + Chef.
- She has several rescue dogs and is a big advocate for animal adoption.
Net Worth Breakdown
| Category | Details |
| Net Worth (2024) | $1.3 billion |
| Primary Income Sources | Rare Beauty, music, acting, brand partnerships |
| Most Successful Product | Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush – $70 million in sales |
| Real Estate | Owns luxury properties across the U.S. |
| Social Media Influence | 424 million Instagram followers as of August 2024 |
Awards and Achievements
Selena has won numerous awards, including:
- Billboard Women in Music: Woman of the Year
- MTV Video Music Awards: Multiple wins
- Golden Globe Nomination: For Only Murders in the Building
- American Music Awards: For her contributions to music.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, Selena has expressed interest in producing more film and television content while expanding the product line of Rare Beauty. She is also deeply committed to continuing her advocacy for mental health and using her platform to create positive change.
Selena Gomez’s journey from a child star to a billionaire entrepreneur is an inspiring story of resilience, talent, and a deep commitment to using her platform for good. With her continued success in entertainment and business, Selena remains one of the most influential figures in the world today.