Selena Gomez: podcast appearances and interviews

Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and producer born on July 22, 1992. She began her entertainment career as a child on the television series Barney & Friends and gained prominence as a teen idol with her role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place. Gomez signed with Hollywood Records in 2008, forming the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, which released three albums. She has also released three solo albums, including Stars Dance, Revival, and Rare, with the latter producing the US number-one single Lose You to Love Me. Her music collaborations include several charting singles, and she has launched a Spanish EP called Revelación. As an actress, Gomez has starred in films such as Monte Carlo, Spring Breakers, and the Hotel Transylvania franchise, and has led series including Only Murders in the Building. She has also produced series like 13 Reasons Why and Selena + Chef. Gomez has earned multiple awards, including an Actor Award, American Music Award, Billboard Music Award, and recognition at the Cannes Film Festival. She has received 16 Guinness World Records. A UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she advocates for mental health and equality. Gomez founded Rare Beauty, a cosmetics company valued at $2 billion, and established the Rare Impact Fund. She has been listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Time 100, and was named Billboard's Woman of the Year in 2017. Recognized as the most-followed woman on Instagram, she is also one of the wealthiest musicians.