@SELENA GOMEZ...Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas. She began her career as a child actress on the children's television series Barney & Friends and gained fame as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place. Over the years, she transitioned into music, becoming a successful pop singer and songwriter, and has starred in various films and TV shows, including Only Murders in the Building. Gomez is also known for her philanthropic efforts and has been open about her health struggles, including lupus.