Trivia

On 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 age 16 and her parents divorce when she was five years old.

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

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

On December 27, 2013, it was reported that she was suffering from lupus.

Discovered by Disney in a nationwide casting call.

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. (agosto de 2009)

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.

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.

Her role model and favorite actress is Rachel McAdams.

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 y sus amigos (1992); they were both on the show from 2002-2004. They later worked together on Programa de protección para princesas (2009) and Sunny, entre estrellas (2009). Together, they also directed The Demi and Selena Show (2008).

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

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

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

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

While filming the animated movie Horton y el mundo de los Quién (2008), she played Steve Carell's daughter but never got to meet him.

Her favorite Disney movie is Alicia en el país de las maravillas (1951).

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

From 2010-2014, she released her own fashion clothing line called "Dream Out Loud" through retailer Kmart. 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.

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

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

She sings the theme song in Los Hechiceros de Waverly Place (2007).

Is a huge fan of Johnny Depp, Britney Spears and Lady Sovereign.

She adopted her dog named Chip from an animal shelter.

Is good friends with Taylor Swift.

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

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

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".

Lead singer of the band Selena Gomez & The Scene.

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

She attended Danny Jones Middle School located in Texas.

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

She likes putting pickle juice on her popcorn.

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 and from October 2017 to March 2018.

Mandy Teefey and Rick Gomez's daughter.

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

Dated The Weeknd from January 2017 to October 2017.

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

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

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

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