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Selena Gomez

American actress and singer
Also known as: Selena Marie Gomez
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Selena Gomez (born July 22, 1992, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.) is an American actress and singer who first won legions of young fans as the winsome star of the Disney television series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–12) and as a pop vocalist. She later transitioned to adult roles, notably Mabel Mora in the TV series Only Murders in the Building (2021– ). Gomez also founded (2020) the cosmetics company Rare Beauty. Gomez, who was named...

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