Selena Marie Gomez (born July 22, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television producer. After appearing on the children's series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), she received wider recognition for her portrayal of Alex Russo on the Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired from 2007 until 2012.
Gomez also starred in the films Another Cinderella Story (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009), Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009), Ramona and Beezus (2010), and Monte Carlo (2011). Thereafter, she focused on more mature roles in Spring Breakers (2012), Getaway (2013), The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), and The Dead Don't Die (2019). She voices the character of Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise, and serves as an executive producer of the Netflix television drama series 13 Reasons Why (2017–present) and the Netflix documentary series Living Undocumented (2019).
Selena Gomez is taking a break from social media - just a day after regaining her title as Instagram's most-followed woman. The 30-year-old singer-and-actress - who, with 382 million followers, has broken the record set by Kylie Jenner in January 2022 - has decided to step away from "everything", hinting she is tired of online drama after fans tried to stoke up a row between her and the 'Kardashians' star.
She said in a TikTok Live clip: "I'm going to be taking a second from social media, because this is a little silly. I'm 30 and am too old for this.
But I love you so much and I'll see you guys sooner than later. I'm just gonna take a break from everything. " The 'Only Murders in the Building' star's decision comes after a TikTok user posted a video earlier this week accusing Kylie of mocking Selena's eyebrows, which both stars were quick to dismiss.
Kylie - who has 380 million Instagram followers - commented: "This is reaching, u guys are making something out of nothing. this is silly. (sic)" Selena replied: "Agreed @kyliejenner It's all unnecessary.
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