Selena Gomez’s first notable role was on “Barney and Friends” in 2002. There, she met Demi Lovato, who would later become her co-star and friend.
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Selena Gomez’s breakout role was as Alex Russo, the main character of Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”. The show aired from 2007-2012.
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Alongside Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez starred in Disney’s “Princess Protection Program”, released in 2009.
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Selena Gomez performs her song “Falling Down” from her debut album “Kiss & Tell” on Aug. 15, 2009 in Burbank, California.
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Selena Gomez (back center), Joey King, Ginnifer Goodwin and Bridget Moynahan in the 2010 film “Ramona and Beezus”, based off of the ’90s novel series.
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Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy in the 2011 film “Monte Carlo”.
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Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez perform onstage during the Taylor Swift reputation Stadium Tour at the Rose Bowl on May 19, 2018 in Pasadena, California.
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In her latest hit TV series released in 2021, “Only Murders in the Building”, Selena Gomez stands with co-stars Martin Short, Steve Martin and Zoe Margaret Colletti.
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In Los Angeles, California, Selena Gomez struts down the street wearing an emerald green dress at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in June 2022.
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