11 Interesting Facts About Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer.

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She began her career as a child actress on the Disney Channel series "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007-2012).

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Gomez has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

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Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992 in Grand Prairie, Texas.

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Her hit songs are "Come & Get It," "Good for You," "Hands to Myself," "Bad Liar," and "Lose You to Love Me."

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She has released several albums, including "Stars Dance" (2013), "Revival" (2015), and "Rare" (2020).

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She won numerous awards including an ALMA Award, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Women in Music award.

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She is of Mexican descent and is fluent in Spanish.

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She has also been open about her struggles with mental health, including anxiety and depression, and has taken breaks from her career

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Gomez has been active in philanthropy and has been a UNICEF ambassador since 2009.

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Selena Gomez is an advocate for gender equality, women's rights and a supporter of the #MeToo movement.

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