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).
Disney Channel fam strong! There wasn’t a dry eye in the room during Selena Gomez’s appearance on her Wizards of Waverly Place co-stars’ podcast, Wizards of Waverly Pod.
The latest episode, which dropped early Monday morning, saw the Only Murders in the Building actress reflect on her days in the Mouse House with her onscreen dad David DeLuise, AKA Jerry Russo, and Jennifer Stone, AKA her BFF Harper Finkle.
Gomez, who starred as Alex Russo for four seasons, told the hosts how much working on the show meant to her, explaining: So sweet!
The Golden Globe-nominated actress emotionally continued: Awwww! Related: Selena Is Still ‘Triggered’ By Her Disney Past David, 51, then chimed in, asking for a “tissue, please,” before Jennifer explained: The show, which ran from 2007-2012, was definitely a unique experience for everyone involved, and during such formative years for the younger cast members.
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