10 surprising facts about Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Gomez was named after the famous Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla.

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Gomez started her career at a very young age as a child actor on the children's television series Barney & Friends.

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Selena Gomez is also a talented musician and has released three studio albums.

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Gomez was the youngest UNICEF ambassador, appointed in 2009.

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Gomez has been open about her struggles with mental health, including anxiety and depression.

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Gomez underwent a kidney transplant in 2017 due to complications from lupus.

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Gomez is a huge fan of pickles and always carries a jar of them with her when she travels.

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