Editing Selena Gomez (section)

==Career==

===Disney Channel Years (2007–2011)===

Gomez rose to prominence as the star of the Disney Channel series ''Wizards of Waverly Place'' (2007–2012), playing Alex Russo, a teenage wizard navigating family life and magical powers in New York City. The show was a major hit for the network, earning Gomez a Primetime Emmy nomination and a Young Artist Award. She also appeared in the Disney Channel Original Movies ''Another Cinderella Story'' (2008) and ''Princess Protection Program'' (2009), the latter alongside [[Demi Lovato]].

During this period she launched her music career with her band '''Selena Gomez & the Scene''', releasing three studio albums: ''Kiss & Tell'' (2009), ''A Year Without Rain'' (2010), and ''When the Sun Goes Down'' (2011). The band blended pop, dance-pop, and pop rock, producing hits such as ''Naturally'', ''Who Says'', and ''Hit the Lights''. The project established Gomez as a credible pop act independent of her acting career, while still appealing to a predominantly young fanbase.

===Solo Pop Career and Mainstream Crossover (2012–2017)===

After disbanding the Scene, Gomez launched her solo career with the EP ''Stars Dance Prelude'' and her debut solo album ''Stars Dance'' in 2013, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. The lead single ''Come & Get It'' incorporated Indian-influenced rhythms and marked a more mature sonic direction. The accompanying world tour, her first as a headlining solo act, was cut short when she was diagnosed with [[lupus]], an autoimmune disease that would significantly shape the following years of her life and career.

''Revival'' (2015) represented a significant artistic leap. Produced largely by collaborators including [[Max Martin]] and [[Justin Tranter]], the album addressed themes of self-discovery, autonomy, and emotional recovery. The single ''Good for You'' (featuring [[ASAP Rocky]]) reached number one in the United States, and ''Same Old Love'' became another top-ten hit. The album's sound — sleek, introspective pop with R&B undertones — resonated with a broader adult audience and cemented her status as a mainstream pop star rather than a former child star.

In 2016 she announced she was taking a break from public life to address anxiety, depression, and the effects of lupus, a disclosure that was met with widespread empathy and sparked broader public conversation about mental health among young people. In 2017 she underwent a kidney transplant, with her close friend [[Francia Raísa]] serving as the donor — a story that received global media coverage.

===Continued Success and ''Rare'' (2018–present)===

Gomez returned to music with a series of high-profile collaborations and singles before releasing her third studio album ''Rare'' in January 2020. Debuting at number one on the Billboard 200, ''Rare'' was her most personal and critically acclaimed record to date, drawing on her experiences with illness, heartbreak, and self-worth. The title track and ''Lose You to Love Me'' — her first US number-one single — were praised for their emotional directness and production restraint.

In 2023 she released ''Single Soon'' and continued to release standalone singles while developing new album material. She also starred in and produced the Hulu mystery-comedy series ''Only Murders in the Building'' alongside [[Steve Martin]] and [[Martin Short]], earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series and introducing her to an entirely new adult audience. The show has been widely credited with significantly expanding her mainstream dramatic credibility.