Trivia

(October 9, 2015) She confirmed that she was battling lupus for several years and underwent course of chemotherapy.

Her mom gave birth to her at the age of 16.

Her father is of Mexican descent. Her mother, who was adopted, is of part Italian ancestry.

Discovered by Disney in a nationwide casting call.

Used to do a YouTube show with best friend Demi Lovato called "The Demi and Selena Show".

She was named after Tejano singer Selena, who died almost 3 years after she was born.

She was named the youngest UNICEF ambassador at age 17. (August 2009)

(December 27, 2013) It was reported that she was suffering from lupus.

The first to reach 100 Million Instagram Followers.

Has two younger half-sisters: Gracie Elliot Teefey (b. June 12, 2013) through her mother Mandy Teefey and step-father Brian Teefey, and Victoria Gomez (b. June 25, 2014) through her father Ricardo Gomez and step-mother Sara Gomez.

In June 2011, Gomez was hospitalized with nausea and headaches after appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992). She was later diagnosed with physical exhaustion and food poisoning.

Her role model and favorite actress is Rachel McAdams.

Involved with the charity Raise Hope for Congo which helps raise awareness about the violence against Congolese women.

Her first name means "moon" in Greek. In classical myth, Selene was the goddess of the moon (though some later classical poetry gives that role to Artemis, the goddess of hunting and animals).

Met Demi Lovato at an audition for Barney & Friends (1992); they were both on the show from 2002-2004. Later, they worked together on Princess Protection Program (2009) and Sonny with a Chance (2009). Also directed, together, The Demi and Selena Show (2008).

She and her mom, Mandy Teefey said good-bye to friends and family in Grand Prairie, TX, to start a new Life in Los Angeles, after hearing the life-changing news of Selena's new role on Wizards of Waverly Place (2007).

Her parents divorced when she was five years old.

She wore a purity ring from 2005-2010 that said: "True Love Waits.".

Has six dogs: Chip, Willy, Fina, Wallace, Chaz and Baylor.

Her favorite Disney movie is Alice in Wonderland (1951).

From 2010-2014, she released her own fashion clothing line called 'Dream Out Loud" through retailer K-Mart. Her collection consisted of, bohemian dresses, floral tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, scarves and hats, all of which were made from recycled or eco-friendly materials.

While filming the animated movie Horton Hears a Who! (2008), she played Steve Carell's daughter but never got to meet him.

For her 2011 music video "Love You Like A Love Song", Gomez had horses spray-painted pink. This led to accusations from PETA and singer P!nk about the treatment of the animals.

She wasn't a fan of magic franchises, but ironically landed the lead role of magic kid Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place (2007).

In May 2012, she launched her self-titled fragrance "Selena Gomez by Selena Gomez".

She became interested in acting after watching her mom, Mandy Teefey.

Is good friends with Taylor Swift.

She adopted her dog named Chip from an animal shelter.

She is a huge fan of Johnny Depp and Lady Sovereign.

She sings the theme song in Wizards of Waverly Place (2007).

Participated in the "Runway for Life" benefit for St. Jude's Children Research Hospial. (2008)

Huge fan of Fefe Dobson, she covered one of Dobson's tracks "As a Blonde" on her album "Kiss and tell" and Fefe also co-wrote Selena's hit single "Round and Round".

In 2013, she launched her second perfume "Vivamore by Selena Gomez".

Appeared in a commercial for Borden milk. (2009)

Lead singer of the band Selena Gomez & The Scene.

Is a huge fan of Britney Spears.

She went to Danny Jones Middle School located in Texas.

She has a limited-edition collection of handbags called the "Selena Grace" that she designed in collaboration with luxury brand Coach.

Ranked #19 on Maxim's "Hot 100" of 2014 list.

She likes putting pickle juice on her popcorn.

Dated The Weeknd from January 2017 to October 2017.

Both her family and Fernanda Romero are from the same town in Mexico.

Dated Justin Bieber from December 2010 to November 2012, from November 2012 to January 2013, from May 2013 to October 2013, from January 2014 to October 2014, from April 2015 to November 2015 & from October 2017 to March 2018.

Has a song about her on YouTube called "Selena Gomez" by Greg Kurka.

Mandy Teefey & Rick Gomez's daughter.

In December 2011, her mother, Mandy Teefey, miscarried a baby girl, who was due to be named Scarlett J. Teefey, at 16 weeks pregnant.

(July 13, 2013) Her album "Stars Dance" was released by Hollywood Records.

(October 9, 2015) Her second album "Revival" was released by Interscope and Polydor Records.

Born at 7:19 AM (CDT).