Read these 10 things to know about Selena Gomez! Happy birthday Selena Gomez! I had the pleasure of meeting Selena Gomez and boyfriend Justin Bieber a few years ago and both of them were absolute sweethearts. Selena Gomez has taken the world by storm from her Disney days to her singing career, clothing line and now film. At just 20 years old today, this young woman has accomplished so much and I know there is an amazing future ahead of her! In honor of Selena Gomez birthday, here are 10 things to know about Selena Gomez:
10 Things to Know About Selena Gomez
- Selena was actually named after the Tejano singer Selena (portrayed by my dear friend Jennifer Lopez).
- Selena Gomez mother gave birth to her at the age of 16 and raised her as a single mother.
- Selena Gomez met lifelong friend Demi Lovato on the set of Barney and Friends.
- Selena Gomez was home-schooled and graduated in May 2010.
- She launched her very own production company called July Moon Productions back in 2008.
- Selena Gomez owns six rescue dogs.
- Selena became the youngest ever ambassador for UNICEF in 2009.
- She has four new movies premiering in 2013 – Spring Breakers, Aftershock, The Getaway, and Thirteen Reasons Why.
- Her favorite fruit is mango.
- Her celebrity crush is Shia LeBeouf.