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Selena Marie Gomez was born in [[Grand Prairie, Texas]] on July 22, 1992,<ref name="TheBiographyChannel">{{cite web|url=http://www.biography.com/people/selena-gomez-504530|title=Selena Gomez Biography|publisher=[[The Biography Channel]]|accessdate=April 12, 2013}}</ref> to Ricardo Joel Gomez and former stage actress Amanda Dawn "Mandy" Cornett.<ref name="ChuckIt">{{cite web|url=http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_8194264?source=rss|title=Selena Gomez could be next Disney 'it' girl|first=Chuck|last=Barney|work=[[Oakland Tribune]]|date=February 7, 2008|accessdate=May 14, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Teen Vogue">Lauren Waterman (2009-05).[http://www.teenvogue.com/entertainment/cover-stars/2009-05/teen-vogue-cover-girl-selena-gomez_090511 Selena Gomez: spell bound] ''[[Teen Vogue]]''. Retrieved May 11, 2009.</ref><ref>Ancestry.com. Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original data: Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997. Texas: [[Texas Department of State Health Services]]. Microfiche.</ref> Gomez was named after [[Tejano music|Tejano]] singer and actress [[Selena|Selena Quintanilla-Pérez]], who died in 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/videos/v31013_Selena_Gomez__Famous_Name.html |title=Selena Gomez's Famous Name |publisher=[[E! Online|E!]] |date=August 22, 2008 |accessdate=November 5, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091201105844/http://www.eonline.com/videos/v31013_Selena_Gomez__Famous_Name.html |archivedate=December 1, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Jessica Lucia Roiz|title=Selena Gomez Talks Selena Quintanilla; Reveals Why She Was Named After 'Queen of Tejano'|url=http://www.latintimes.com/selena-gomez-talks-selena-quintanilla-reveals-why-she-was-named-after-queen-tejano-383518|accessdate=July 7, 2016|work=Latin Times|date=May 3, 2016}}</ref> Her father is of Mexican descent while her mother, who was adopted, has some Italian ancestry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://showbizcafe.com/exclusive-selena-gomez-on-being-latin/ |title=Selena Gomez and Jake T. Austin on being latin|publisher=Showbizcafe.com |accessdate=July 4, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Curiel|first=Kamren|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/buzz/selena-gomez-mom-foster-care-fundraiser-charity|title=Selena Gomez Charity Events: Alliance for Childrens Rights|work=[[Latina (magazine)|Latina]]|date=June 14, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fresnobee.com/262/story/754287.html|title=TV: Life is magical for 'Wizards' star|work=[[The Fresno Bee]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080808215210/http://www.fresnobee.com/262/story/754287.html|archivedate=August 8, 2008|accessdate=April 8, 2013}}</ref> Regarding her Hispanic heritage, Gomez has stated, "My family does have [[Quinceañera]]s, and we go to the communion church. We do everything that's Catholic, but we don't really have anything traditional except [that we] go to the park and have barbecues on Sundays after church."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3750390|title=Star Spotlight: Selena Gomez|date=September 26, 2008|publisher=[[Scholastic Corporation|Scholastic]] |accessdate=June 20, 2010}}</ref> Gomez's parents divorced when she was five years old, and she remained with her mother.<ref name="ChuckIt"/><ref name=":0">{{cite news|author=Olly Richards |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jul/14/selena-gomez-justin-bieber-disney |title=The wonderful world of Selena Gomez |work=The Guardian|date= July 14, 2013|accessdate=July 23, 2013 |location=London}}</ref> Gomez has two siblings. Her sister, Gracie Elliot Teefey, was born to Amanda and her second husband Brian Teefey on June 12, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|author=Natalie Finn|date=June 13, 2013|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/429749/selena-gomez-has-a-baby-sister-demi-lovato-congratulates-singer-and-mom-mandy-on-new-arrival|title=Selena Gomez Has a Baby Sister! Demi Lovato Congratulates Singer and Mom Mandy on New Arrival|work=[[E! News]]|accessdate=June 14, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/selenagomez/status/345663366762737665|title=Momma, Brian, and me are all so grateful for all your well wishes. My lil sissy Gracie Elliot Teefey was born on June 12th. Luv you all XO|work=Twitter |last=Gomez|first=Selena|date=June 14, 2013}}</ref> Gomez has a second sister, Victoria "Tori" Gomez, born to Ricardo and his wife Sara on June 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2014/08/02/selena-gomez-has-another-baby-sister/|title=Selena Gomez Has Another Baby Sister|publisher=Disneydreaming.com|accessdate=October 18, 2014}}</ref> She earned a high school diploma through homeschooling in May 2010.<ref>[http://www.accesshollywood.com/selena-gomez-graduates-high-school-on-screen-and-off_article_32234 Selena Gomez Graduates High School&nbsp;– On Screen & Off | Access Hollywood&nbsp;– Celebrity News, Photos & Videos]. Access Hollywood (May 12, 2010). Retrieved November 17, 2010.</ref>

When Gomez was born, her mother was sixteen years old.<ref name="biography">{{cite web|url=http://www.biography.com/people/selena-gomez-504530#synopsis|title=Selena Gomez Biography |publisher=biography.com|accessdate=November 7, 2014}}</ref> The family had financial troubles during Gomez's childhood, with her mother struggling to provide for the pair.<ref name=struggles>{{cite web|author=Melas, Chloe |url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2011/06/30/selena-gomez-e-special-video/ |title=Selena Gomez Reveals: My Mom's Car Would Break Down & We'd Have To Search For Quarters To Buy Gas! |publisher=[[Hollywood Life]] |date=June 30, 2011 |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> At one point, Gomez recalled the pair had to search for quarters just to get gas for their car.<ref name=struggles /> Her mother later recalled the two would frequently walk to their local dollar store to purchase spaghetti for dinner, though got by.<ref name=struggles /> Gomez stated, "I was frustrated that my parents weren't together, and never saw the light at the end of the tunnel where my mom was working hard to provide a better life for me. I'm terrified of what I would have become if I'd stayed [in Texas]."<ref>{{cite web|last=Gardner |first=Chris |url=http://www.wonderwall.com/movies/selena-gomez-i-would-have-two-children-by-now-if-i-lived-in-texas-22402.gallery |title=Selena Gomez: I would have two children by now If I lived in Texas |publisher=MSN |date=June 7, 2013 |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> She later added that "[My mom] was really strong around me. Having me at 16 had to have been a big responsibility. She gave up everything for me, had three jobs, supported me, sacrificed her life for me."<ref name=huffpost>{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/30/selena-gomez-divorce_n_888017.html | title=Selena Gomez Talks Parents' Divorce: 'I Blamed My Mom A Lot' (VIDEO) | work=The Huffington Post | date=June 30, 2011 | accessdate=October 16, 2015}}</ref> Gomez had a close relationship with her grandparents as a child, and appeared in various pageants growing up.<ref name=huffpost /> Her grandparents often took care of Selena while her parents finished their schooling, and the pair went as far as stating that they "raised her" up until she found success in the entertainment industry.<ref name=huffpost />

Gomez first gained an interest in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry watching her mother prepare for stage productions.<ref name="buddytv">{{cite web|url=http://www.buddytv.com/info/selena-gomez-info.aspx|title=Selena Gomez Biography|publisher=buddytv.com |accessdate=November 7, 2014}}</ref> She began auditioning for various roles, meeting [[Demi Lovato]] during an audition for ''[[Barney and Friends]].''<ref>{{cite news|last=Rivera |first=Zayda |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/demi-selena-lot-article-1.1347056 |title=Demi Lovato on friendship with Selena Gomez: 'We've been through a lot together' |work=Daily News|location=New York |date=May 17, 2013 |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Selena Gomez And Demi Lovato On 'Barney And Friends'|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/18/selena-gomez-demi-lovato_n_3112143.html|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|accessdate=March 13, 2015}}</ref> Both girls were later selected to appear on the series in 2002,<ref>{{cite web|last=Takeda |first=Allison |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/demi-lovato-selena-gomez-will-always-be-really-close-to-my-heart-2013165 |title=Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez Will Always Be Friends |publisher=US Weekly |date=May 16, 2013 |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20287090,00.html |title=From Texas to Hollywood! |work=People |date=July 22, 2009 |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> with Gomez portraying the character of Gianna.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bryson |first=Carey |url=http://kidstvmovies.about.com/od/wizardsofwaverlyplace/a/selenagomez.htm |title=Selena Gomez – Bio and Facts for Kids |publisher=About.com |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> The show was her first experience in acting, with Gomez recalling, "I was very shy when I was little [...] I didn't know what 'camera right' was. I didn't know what blocking was. I learned everything from ''[[Barney & Friends|Barney]]."''<ref name="people">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/selena_gomez/biography/|title=Selena Gomez Biography|work=People|accessdate=November 7, 2014}}</ref> Gomez appeared in fourteen episodes of the show between 2002 and 2004, though the show's producers released her as she was getting "too old" for the series.<ref name="people1">{{cite web|author=Selena Gomez |url=http://www.people.com/people/selena_gomez/biography/ |title=Selena Gomez Biography |work=People |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> While working on the series, Gomez had a cameo role in the film ''[[Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over]]'' (2003) and the made-for-television film ''[[Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web|last=Nessif |first=Bruna |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/255135/time-warp-spy-selena-gomez-in-her-first-film-role |title=Time Warp: Spy Selena Gomez in Her First Film Role |publisher=E! Online UK |date=July 28, 2011 |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> Gomez made a guest appearance in a 2006 episode of the Disney series ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]''.<ref>{{cite episode|title=A Midsummer's Nightmare|episodelink=List of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody episodes#ep48|series=The Suite Life of Zack & Cody|serieslink=The Suite Life of Zack & Cody|network=[[Disney Channel]]|date=August 11, 2006|season=2|number=22|minutes=08:04, 22:04}}</ref>


===2007-10: Breakthrough with music and acting===
===2007-10: Breakthrough with music and acting===

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Life and career

1992-2006: Childhood and career beginnings

Selena Marie Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas on July 22, 1992,[1] to Ricardo Joel Gomez and former stage actress Amanda Dawn "Mandy" Cornett.[2][3][4] Gomez was named after Tejano singer and actress Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who died in 1995.[5][6] Her father is of Mexican descent while her mother, who was adopted, has some Italian ancestry.[7][8][9] Regarding her Hispanic heritage, Gomez has stated, "My family does have Quinceañeras, and we go to the communion church. We do everything that's Catholic, but we don't really have anything traditional except [that we] go to the park and have barbecues on Sundays after church."[10] Gomez's parents divorced when she was five years old, and she remained with her mother.[2][11] Gomez has two siblings. Her sister, Gracie Elliot Teefey, was born to Amanda and her second husband Brian Teefey on June 12, 2013.[12][13] Gomez has a second sister, Victoria "Tori" Gomez, born to Ricardo and his wife Sara on June 25, 2014.[14] She earned a high school diploma through homeschooling in May 2010.[15]

When Gomez was born, her mother was sixteen years old.[16] The family had financial troubles during Gomez's childhood, with her mother struggling to provide for the pair.[17] At one point, Gomez recalled the pair had to search for quarters just to get gas for their car.[17] Her mother later recalled the two would frequently walk to their local dollar store to purchase spaghetti for dinner, though got by.[17] Gomez stated, "I was frustrated that my parents weren't together, and never saw the light at the end of the tunnel where my mom was working hard to provide a better life for me. I'm terrified of what I would have become if I'd stayed [in Texas]."[18] She later added that "[My mom] was really strong around me. Having me at 16 had to have been a big responsibility. She gave up everything for me, had three jobs, supported me, sacrificed her life for me."[19] Gomez had a close relationship with her grandparents as a child, and appeared in various pageants growing up.[19] Her grandparents often took care of Selena while her parents finished their schooling, and the pair went as far as stating that they "raised her" up until she found success in the entertainment industry.[19]

Gomez first gained an interest in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry watching her mother prepare for stage productions.[20] She began auditioning for various roles, meeting Demi Lovato during an audition for Barney and Friends.[21][22] Both girls were later selected to appear on the series in 2002,[23][24] with Gomez portraying the character of Gianna.[25] The show was her first experience in acting, with Gomez recalling, "I was very shy when I was little [...] I didn't know what 'camera right' was. I didn't know what blocking was. I learned everything from Barney."[26] Gomez appeared in fourteen episodes of the show between 2002 and 2004, though the show's producers released her as she was getting "too old" for the series.[27] While working on the series, Gomez had a cameo role in the film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and the made-for-television film Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005).[28] Gomez made a guest appearance in a 2006 episode of the Disney series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.[29]

2007-10: Breakthrough with music and acting

2011-13: Films and solo musical debut

2014-16: Personal struggles and heightened success

2017: Health complications and new music

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  2. ^ a b Barney, Chuck (February 7, 2008). "Selena Gomez could be next Disney 'it' girl". Oakland Tribune. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  3. ^ Lauren Waterman (2009-05).Selena Gomez: spell bound Teen Vogue. Retrieved May 11, 2009.
  4. ^ Ancestry.com. Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Original data: Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997. Texas: Texas Department of State Health Services. Microfiche.
  5. ^ "Selena Gomez's Famous Name". E!. August 22, 2008. Archived from the original on December 1, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Jessica Lucia Roiz (May 3, 2016). "Selena Gomez Talks Selena Quintanilla; Reveals Why She Was Named After 'Queen of Tejano'". Latin Times. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  7. ^ "Selena Gomez and Jake T. Austin on being latin". Showbizcafe.com. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  8. ^ Curiel, Kamren (June 14, 2012). "Selena Gomez Charity Events: Alliance for Childrens Rights". Latina.
  9. ^ "TV: Life is magical for 'Wizards' star". The Fresno Bee. Archived from the original on August 8, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2013.
  10. ^ "Star Spotlight: Selena Gomez". Scholastic. September 26, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2010.
  11. ^ Olly Richards (July 14, 2013). "The wonderful world of Selena Gomez". The Guardian. London. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
  12. ^ Natalie Finn (June 13, 2013). "Selena Gomez Has a Baby Sister! Demi Lovato Congratulates Singer and Mom Mandy on New Arrival". E! News. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  13. ^ Gomez, Selena (June 14, 2013). "Momma, Brian, and me are all so grateful for all your well wishes. My lil sissy Gracie Elliot Teefey was born on June 12th. Luv you all XO". Twitter.
  14. ^ "Selena Gomez Has Another Baby Sister". Disneydreaming.com. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  15. ^ Selena Gomez Graduates High School – On Screen & Off | Access Hollywood – Celebrity News, Photos & Videos. Access Hollywood (May 12, 2010). Retrieved November 17, 2010.
  16. ^ "Selena Gomez Biography". biography.com. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  17. ^ a b c Melas, Chloe (June 30, 2011). "Selena Gomez Reveals: My Mom's Car Would Break Down & We'd Have To Search For Quarters To Buy Gas!". Hollywood Life. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  18. ^ Gardner, Chris (June 7, 2013). "Selena Gomez: I would have two children by now If I lived in Texas". MSN. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  19. ^ a b c "Selena Gomez Talks Parents' Divorce: 'I Blamed My Mom A Lot' (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. June 30, 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  20. ^ "Selena Gomez Biography". buddytv.com. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  21. ^ Rivera, Zayda (May 17, 2013). "Demi Lovato on friendship with Selena Gomez: 'We've been through a lot together'". Daily News. New York. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  22. ^ "Selena Gomez And Demi Lovato On 'Barney And Friends'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  23. ^ Takeda, Allison (May 16, 2013). "Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez Will Always Be Friends". US Weekly. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  24. ^ "From Texas to Hollywood!". People. July 22, 2009. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  25. ^ Bryson, Carey. "Selena Gomez – Bio and Facts for Kids". About.com. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  26. ^ "Selena Gomez Biography". People. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  27. ^ Selena Gomez. "Selena Gomez Biography". People. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  28. ^ Nessif, Bruna (July 28, 2011). "Time Warp: Spy Selena Gomez in Her First Film Role". E! Online UK. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
  29. ^ "A Midsummer's Nightmare". The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Season 2. Episode 22. August 11, 2006. 08:04, 22:04 minutes in. Disney Channel. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
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