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Selena Gomez's Documentary: The Biggest Revelations

In "selena gomez: my mind & me," the "rare" singer opens up about her mental health journey, including her bipolar diagnosis. scroll down for 10 emotional revelations., published november 3, 2022 • updated on november 3, 2022 at 6:42 am.

"Let me make you a promise, I'll only tell you my darkest secrets."

This is the vow  Selena Gomez  utters at the very beginning of " Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me ," her revealing new Apple TV+ documentary. While the 30-year-old superstar  has been open about her major health crises in the past —diagnoses for both  lupus  and  bipolar disorder —Selena has never been more vulnerable than she is in the movie, which premieres Nov. 4.

Lamenting her mental health struggles, at one point the "Lose You to Love Me" singer wonders, "I have to stop living like this. Why have I become so far from the light? Everything I've ever wished for, I've had…and done all of it. But it has killed me."

Throughout "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me," Gomez shares intimate details about her health battles, including her 2016 stay at a psychiatric facility and the devastating way her mother, Mandy Teefey, learned she was seeking treatment. And, in one crushing confession, she wonders if she'll ever be "good enough" on her own or if she'll always be inextricably linked to former boyfriend  Justin Bieber.

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But, ultimately, the documentary is a story of a young woman learning to accept, embrace and love herself.

"I found having a relationship with bipolar and myself, it's going to be there," Gomez says. "I'm just making it my friend now. I think I needed to go through that to be who I am and I am going to keep going through it, but I'm really happy. I'm at peace. I'm angry. I'm sad. I'm competent. I'm full of doubt. I'm a work in progress. I am enough. I am Selena."

So if you're emotionally ready, come and get these candid revelations Gomez makes in "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me":

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The revival tour drained her.

"Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" begins back in 2016, with a frustrated Gomez prepping the stage show for her tour in support of her second studio album. 

"It just sucks, all of it," Gomez cried after one rehearsal. "It looks so bad. I have no idea what the f--- I'm doing." She went on to acknowledge that she had a voice in her heard telling her, "'You missed this, that sucked, that sucked,' and it sucks the life out of me and I don't want to perform. The pressure is just overwhelming because I want to do the best I can." 

Selena is then seen apologizing to John Janick, the Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, telling him, "I don't want you to regret signing me." Concerned that the show felt "too young," the former Disney Channel star said, "I want nothing more than to not be my past and it comes back."

After 55 performances, including one that saw her admit, "sometimes I wake up and I feel like I don't have it in me," the Revival tour was canceled.

"Tours are a really lonely place for me," Gomez told Vogue in 2017. "My self-esteem was shot. I was depressed, anxious. I started to have panic attacks right before getting onstage, or right after leaving the stage. Basically I felt I wasn't good enough, wasn't capable. I felt I wasn't giving my fans anything, and they could see it—which, I think, was a complete distortion."

Her Friends Feared For Her Life

Following the cancellation of the world tour, Gomez entered a Tennessee psychiatric facility for treatment for anxiety, panic attacks and depression stemming from her 2014 lupus diagnosis. One of the more alarming symptoms, her assistant reveals in the documentary, was suicidal ideations.

"At one point she's like, 'I don't want to be alive right now, I don't want to live,'" Gomez's former assistant Theresa Marie Mingus recalled. "And I'm like, 'Wait, what?' It's one of those moments where you look in her eyes and there's nothing there. It was just pitch-black and it's so scary."

Added Gomez's close friend Raquelle Stevens, "I just remember it being chaotic and she was hearing all of these voices. [They] just kept getting louder and louder [and] that triggered some kind of psychotic break. If anyone saw what I saw and the state she was in at the mental hospital, they wouldn't have recognized her at all."

Her Bipolar Disorder

The "Only Murders in the Building" actress opened up about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder while she was in treatment.

"I'll be honest, I didn't want to go to a mental hospital," she admitted, "but I didn't want to be trapped in myself, in my mind anymore. I thought my life was over. I thought this is how I'm going to be forever."

Reflecting on her diagnosis in footage from 2019, Gomez said, "I'm in a better place, but I don't know. I guess sometimes I can't explain it for sure. I needed to keep learning about it, I needed to take it day by day."

She publicly revealed her bipolar diagnosis in 2020 during an appearance on  Miley Cyrus'  "Bright Minded" Instagram Live series.

Her Mom Didn’t Know She Sought Treatment

Gomez's mother Mandy Teefey reveals that she learned her daughter had suffered a mental breakdown in 2016 through TMZ .

"They called me and wanted to know what my daughter was doing in the hospital," an emotional Teefey explained. "She didn't want anything to do with me and I was scared she was going to die."

Their relationship strained at the moment, she continued, "You hang on as tight as you can and try to help them with their treatment and that's the hardest thing to do, to just go to bed and hope that they wake up the next day. It's a miracle she got out but there's always that fear that it's going to happen again."

Lashing Out at Family and Friends

Prior to receiving her bipolar diagnosis, Gomez recalled being "so mean" to the people close to her, especially her mother and stepdad, Brian Teefey. 

"I shouldn't have spoke to them the way that I did and I shouldn't have treated them the way that I did," she explained. "Sometimes I know I wasn't me. When I wake up the next day and they tell me what happened, but they explained to me, like, 'Look, we know that that's not you talking and we're really concerned. Just know that we love you. We don't see anything different from what was last night to now.'"

Still, Gomez said she can "remember certain things that I did...and even to this day, I keep saying thank you and I'm sorry."

Her Ongoing Battle With Lupus

After initially being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease in 2014, Gomez struggled with a lupus flare in 2020 just as the coronavirus pandemic was beginning.

"I haven't felt it since I was younger," a crying Gomez told a friend of the joint pain she is feeling. "In the morning when I wake up, I immediately starty crying because it just hurts, like, everything."

Gomez shares that she has been having "bad dreams" about her past and mistakes she feels she's made. "It's what drives me into depression," she explained. "I just wanted to quit sometimes so I could just be happy and be normal like everybody else."

After undergoing tests, Gomez's doctor informed her that she has "lupus myositis rheumatoid overlap," which causes inflammation in the joints and muscles. She then begins undergoing extensive infusion treatments that, Gomez explained, are "really hard on your system."

How She Put Justin Bieber Behind Her

After delivering an emotional speech about her struggles with anxiety and depression while accepting the 2019 McLean Award at the hospital's Annual Dinner, Gomez reveals that "being honest that night helped." And it ultimately led her to write "Lose You to Love Me," which she completed in just 45 minutes alongside songwriters Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter. 

"It's about more than just a lost love," Gomez explains of the hit song. "It's me learning to choose myself, to choose life. But also hoping that people can find grace and peace in that too. The song is about knowing that you completely lost every part of who you are, just to rediscover yourself again."

After years of being asked about her relationship with Bieber because "everything was so public," Gomez, who never acknowledges the "Sorry" singer by name, admits, "I felt haunted by a past relationship that no one wanted to let go of. But then I just moved past it. I wasn't afraid anymore."

And she was finally ready to move on. 

"I feel like I had to go through the worst possible heartbreak ever and then just forgetting everything at the drop of a hand, it was really confusing," Gomez says. "But I just think that needed to happen and ultimately, it was the best thing that ever happened to me."

Her Heart Is In Africa

"After I got out of the last treatment center, I knew what made me happy," Gomez explains, "and it was connection." 

But, per her doctor's orders, Gomez's planned philanthropic visit to Kenya to see the schools she helped raise money to build was delayed several years due to her 2017 kidney transplant. Once she's finally apple to make the trip in 2019, she vowed to visit quarterly

"The truth is I've never felt good enough," Gomez admitted. "Even when I'm on stage in front of a crowd, I'll always find the one person who doesn't like me and I believe them, I want to believe in myself. The people I've met here in Kenya are so giving, I just want to feel like I deserve to be here with them."

During her time in Maasai Mara, Gomez bonds with the students, talking about love, ambition and, in a particularly emotional conversation with one woman, suicidal ideation.

After her time in Kenya, Gomez travels directly to London and Paris to promote her music, but she struggles to adjust to her life as a celebrity. "It just seems like such a waste of time," she said. "What am I doing right now?"

Later acknowledging that "part of my heart is still in Kenya," Gomez admitted, "I felt guilty being there sometimes. I hate that, I feel like I went and filmed and I experienced, but it's just so hard because I feel so selfish. Do I feel great? Yes, and do I feel like I left an impact? Yes, but do I feel like I've done enough? No."

"Talking to someone about mental health in Kenya, that's beautiful," she continued. "I don't know if I felt like, 'Oh, I did it and I'm such a great person.' No, it's just the beginning for me."

Her True Passion Revealed

During her trip to Kenya, Gomez shares her ambition to find a way to pass a bill that would add a mental health curriculum into U.S. schools. 

"My ultimate dream is that I am able to save people's lives through something, whether it's a song, music or it's just me speaking about the troubles, trials and tribulations I have been through," she later shared. "I could be a voice for others who maybe don't know what's going on or what they are feeling."

In 2020, Gomez created the Rare Impact Fund to raise $100 million to provide free mental health resources for young people. And in May 2022, Selena met with President  Joe Biden  to discuss the creation of a mental health syllabus in the nation's education system after hosting the first ever Youth Action Forum on Mental Health in coordination with the White House.

"When you're struggling with your mental health, the essential part is knowing what to do and recognizing that," Gomez explained. "It's something that I'm not ashamed of."

Her Disney Channel Crushes Revealed

In one of the documentary's lighter moments, Gomez visits her childhood home in Grand Prairie, Texas, and checks to see if the evidence of her teenage crush is still on her bedroom wall.

"I had a crush on Cole and Dylan Sprouse, so I'd come in my closet and I would write things down," Gomez admitted of her costars from "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody." Though she and Dylan Sprouse shared their first-ever onscreen kiss in 2006, it's Cole Sprouse's name she finds encircled with a heart. Joked Selena, "I'm sorry, Cole, if you ever see this!"

"Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" premieres Nov. 4 on Apple TV+.

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Today, Apple announced that it has landed a new documentary about Gomez called Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me. The documentary, which will be directed and produced by Alek Keshishian, will follow six years of the singer, songwriter, actress, producer, entrepreneur, and activist's career. Keshishian had previously directed Madonna: Truth or Dare, "one of the most influential films of its genre."

"After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light," a press release reads.

The project marks the second time that Apple has worked with Lighthouse Management + Media and Interscope Films. The companies had previously worked together on Emmy Award-nominated documentary Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry.

When will Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me premiere?

It's currently unknown exactly when Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me will premiere on Apple TV+. It doesn't appear that production has started yet, so we can most likely expect the documentary to debut in 2023 or even 2024.

"As a recording artist, Gomez has sold more than 210 million singles worldwide and amassed over 45 billion global streams of her music. This year, she received a Grammy nomination for her first all-Spanish EP and an Emmy nomination for her role in the critically-acclaimed series “Only Murders in the Building,” in which she stars opposite Steve Martin and Martin Short," the release reads.

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Selena Gomez

A former fixture on the Disney Channel, Selena Gomez has since made a name for herself as a Grammy-nominated musician, actor, and beauty entrepreneur.

Who Is Selena Gomez?

Quick facts, movies and tv shows, music career, health: lupus and bipolar diagnoses, rare beauty and activism, relationships: justin bieber and others.

1992-present

Selena Gomez Now: 'Only Murders In The Building' Season 3 Releases

With the return of Hulu’s hit comedy series Only Murders In The Building on August 8, Selena Gomez is back in front of fans. “I’m not sure I have enough words to explain just how beautiful this season has been,” the 31-year-old actor shared in an Instagram post . “It has been deliriously hilarious, challenging and for me, an absolute dream.” Gomez plays Mabel Mora, and alongside Steve Martin ’s Charles-Haden Savage and Martin Short’s Oliver Putnam, the three neighbors attempt to solve crimes in their building. For Season 3, Hollywood heavyweights Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd guest star.

Actor and singer Selena Gomez got her start in show business at age 9 with a two-year run on the kids show Barney & Friends . Gomez became a Disney Channel star in 2007 as the lead in the show Wizards of Waverly Place . She is also known for her roles in the Hotel Transylvania movie franchise and Hulu’s hit comedy series, Only Murders In the Building , which earned her a 2023 Golden Globe nomination. Simultaneously, Gomez grew her pop music career, and her three solo albums have topped the Billboard 200 chart. Her hit songs include “Lose You To Love Me,”“Good For You,” and “Calm Down.” The founder of Rare Beauty has a massive social media following and became the first woman on Instagram to surpass 400 million followers in March 2023.

FULL NAME: Selena Marie Gomez BORN: July 22, 1992 BIRTHPLACE: Grand Prairie, Texas ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Cancer

Selena Marie Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 22, 1992, to Amanda Cornett and Ricardo Gomez. Her mother, commonly known as Mandy, gave birth to Gomez at the age of 16.

Gomez began her career in show business in 2001 when she performed on the popular children’s program Barney & Friends as Gianna. Dropped from the series after two years, Gomez auditioned for other shows without much success. She landed a small role in the movie Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over in 2003 and a bit part as Julie on Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire in 2005. She also signed on to play Emily Grace Garcia in Brain Zapped in 2006, and even recorded a song for the show.

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Wizards of Waverly Place

In 2006, Gomez guest starred as Gwen in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody on the Disney Channel. Earning more work from Disney, Gomez was tapped to play the evil Mikayla for the Hannah Montana series.

She then landed her first starring role when the channel cast her as Alex Russo in the show Wizards of Waverly Place in 2007. The hit series ran for four seasons, until 2012, and won two Emmys for Outstanding Children’s Program.

Another Cinderella Story and Princess Protection Program

In 2008, Gomez made her first animated movie, Horton Hears a Who! , and starred in the ABC Family movie Another Cinderella Story with fellow Disney Channel actor Andrew Seeley. Selena filmed two projects for the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise as well. The first was Princess Protection Program , released in 2009 and also starring Demi Lovato . Later in 2009, she starred in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie .

Hotel Transylvania

In 2012, Gomez performed the voice of Mavis in the animated movie Hotel Transylvania . She has since reprised the roles in the film’s three sequels, released in 2015, 2018, and 2022.

Breaking out of children’s fare, Gomez starred alongside James Franco and Vanessa Hudgens, among others, in Harmony Korine’s comedic crime thriller Spring Breakers (2013). That same year, Gomez co-starred with Ethan Hawke in the action thriller Getaway . In 2014, Gomez was featured in the comedy Behaving Badly , with Mary-Louise Parker.

The next year, she joined the cast of Season 9 of The Voice as a mentor for Gwen Stefani ’s team.

Only Murders In The Building

After several years away from the big screen, Gomez returned in 2019 in Jim Jarmusch’s zombie comedy The Dead Don’t Die . The next year, the multi-talented artist voiced the character of Betsy the giraffe in the Robert Downey Jr. film Dolittle.

But her most successful role of late is as Mabel Mora on the Hulu comedy series Only Murders In The Building . Now in its third season, Gomez stars alongside comedic legends Steven Martin and Martin Short as true crime–obsessed neighbors who attempt to solve a murder in their building on New York City’s Upper West Side. Gomez earned a 2023 Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Television Actress - Musical/Comedy Series, and the show, for which she also serves as a producer, earned back-to-back Emmy nominations for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Along with her acting, Gomez began building a music career by recording soundtrack songs in 2008 and 2009. That included three tunes for the soundtrack to her movie Another Cinderella Story , a song for the animated movie Tinker Bell , the single “One and the Same” for Princess Protection Program as a duet with co-star Demi Lovato , as well as four songs for the soundtrack to Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie .

Soon, Gomez moved on to original music as the lead singer of Selena Gomez & the Scene. The pop band, which had a contract with Hollywood Records, released three albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011). Some of their popular songs included “Love You Like a Love Song,” “Who Says,” and “Naturally.” The group split up in 2012.

Solo Albums

Far from the end of her musical journey, Gomez embarked on a solo career the next year. She has released three studio albums, all of which have topped the Billboard 200 upon release, and a Spanish-language EP.

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Her solo debut album released in August 2013. It featured two early hits for Gomez: “Come & Get It” and “Slow Down.” Both songs are now multiplatinum.

Revival   went platinum six months after its October 2015 release. It also introduced a new, more adult side of Gomez, who had long been in the shadows of her Disney stardom. Songs included the platinum single “Kill Em With Kindness” and multiplatinum hits “Hands To Myself” and “Same Old Love.”

Gomez’s third studio album came in January 2020. Not reaching the same level of success as her sophomore album,  Rare nonetheless included the singer’s first Billboard No. 1 song “Lose You To Love Me.”

Revelación (EP)

Her Spanish-language EP, released in March 2021, didn’t rise to the commercial success of her albums, but it captured critical acclaim, earning Gomez her first Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album.

Gomez has shared she is working on a new album, sharing photos from inside a recording studio in June 2023. She has not announced its name or any details about when it could be released.

Gomez has regularly graced the Billboard Hot 100. Her first Top 10 hit, “Come & Get It,” came in April 2013. “The Heart Wants What It Wants,” “Good For You” featuring A$AP Rocky , “Same Old Love,” and “Hands To Myself” followed. Then, in November 2019, “Lose You To Love Me” soared to No. 1 ahead of its inclusion on her third album, Rare .

Other popular songs include 2017’s “Bad Liar,” “Fetish” featuring Gucci Mane, and “It Ain’t Me,” a collaboration with Norwegian DJ Kygo. She also teamed up with the mysterious Marshmello for ”Wolves.” In May 2018, Gomez released the track “Back to You” for Netflix’s teen suicide drama 13 Reasons Why .

More recently, Gomez has found success on collaboration singles, such as “Baila Conmigo” with Rauw Alejandro, “Let Somebody Go” with Coldplay, and “Calm Down” with Rema. Her latest single “My Mind & Me” released shortly after her documentary in November 2022.

Billboard’s Woman of the Year

In November 2017, months after undergoing kidney transplant surgery, Gomez was named woman of the year at the annual Billboard Women in Music event. “I would like to thank my amazing team and my family because they stuck with me through some really hard times,” she told the crowd. “And I got to do a lot this year, even though I had a couple of other things to do.”

In early January 2014, it was reported that Gomez had been battling lupus—an autoimmune disease that can cause facial swelling, fatigue, headaches, and joint pain—for more than two years. In September 2017, the multitalented artist revealed that advancing symptoms of lupus had forced her to undergo a kidney transplant earlier in the year, with her roommate and friend Francia Raísa serving as the donor.

One month later, Gomez provided details of the experience with The Today show’s Savannah Guthrie in an NBC news interview: “She lived with me in this interesting time where my kidneys were just done,” Gomez recalled. “The thought of asking somebody to [donate] was really difficult for me. And she volunteered and did it… The fact that she was a match, I mean, that’s unbelievable.”

Thanks to Raísa, Gomez was able to quickly move to the operating room for the life-saving procedure. While there were additional complications during the operation, Gomez has recovered nicely, noting that there was a 3 to 5 percent chance of her lupus resurfacing.

In November 2017, Gomez was honored at the Lupus Research Alliance Annual Gala in New York City for helping to raise more than $500,000 toward research for the disease. During her speech, she recalled the moment doctors stressed to her the urgency of undergoing a transplant procedure. “It actually got to a point where it was life-or-death,” she said. “Thankfully, one of my best friends gave me her kidney, and it was the ultimate gift of life. And I am doing quite well now.”

The chart-topping artist, who previously spoke about her battles with anxiety and depression, revealed in an April 2020 interview with Miley Cyrus that she had been diagnosed as bipolar. “When I got to know more information, it actually helps me,” Gomez told her fellow former Disney star. “It doesn’t scare me once I know it.”

Gomez opened up even more about her mental health in the 2022 Apple TV+ documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me , revealing that she was initially skeptical. “I’m gonna be honest, I didn’t wanna go to the mental health hospital,” she says in the documentary. “I didn’t want to, but I didn’t want to be trapped in myself and my mind anymore. I thought my life was over. I thought, ‘This is what my life’s going to be like forever.’”

Outside of acting and music, Gomez has delved into business. In 2017, she teamed with Coach to launch the Selena Grace line of handbags and accessories, and the following year, the two sides collaborated again for a ready-to-wear collection.

September 2020 saw the launch of Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, her massively popular makeup line, and the Rare Impact Fund, its philanthropic partner dedicated to mental health. Bloomberg reported in July 2023 that the company sold $70 million worth of a liquid blush year to date and the company expected to triple its overall says year over year.

Additionally, Gomez has served as a spokesperson for Borden Milk, appearing in the organization’s advertising campaign and print ads. She also worked on a campaign that encouraged teenagers to learn more about the 2008 presidential candidates. A supporter of UNICEF, 17-year-old Gomez became one of the organization’s ambassadors in 2009 and works to help children around the world through her C.A.N. (Charity, Action, Now) initiative.

Gomez has dated fellow musicians Nick Jonas , Zedd, and The Weeknd , as well as been romantically linked to other stars. But her most well-known relationship has been with pop star Justin Bieber .

She and Bieber first met in 2009 and eventually entered into an on- and off-again relationship. Even after their final breakup in early 2018, the romance still provides fodder for the celebrity gossip mill. In 2023, the internet was aroar over a social media drama between Gomez and Hailey Bieber, whom Justin married in September 2018.

Gomez has publicly feuded with her mother, Mandy Teefy. The two unfollowed each other on Instagram in December 2017, with some speculating it was because the singer had rekindled her romance with Bieber, though another source said the situation was more complicated than that. Teefy later told Gossip Cop that she wasn’t happy with her daughter dating Bieber, but said there was little she could do about it. “Selena can live her life however she wants as long as she is happy, safe and healthy,” she said.

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Apple Original Films reveals world premiere of documentary event “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me” at AFI Fest ahead of its global debut on November 4

Tonight at AFI Fest in Hollywood, Apple Original Films celebrates the world premiere of the highly anticipated documentary feature about singer, songwriter, actress, producer, entrepreneur and activist Selena Gomez, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” directed and produced by Alek Keshishian ("Madonna: Truth or Dare”), premiering in select theaters and globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 4, 2022.

Attendees at the red carpet event include Gomez and Keshishian, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" producers Michelle An, Katherine LeBlond, Aleen Keshishian, Zack Morgenroth, Stephanie Meurer and Caitlin Daley, executive producers John Janick and Steve Berman, and writer and co-executive producer Paul Marchand, alongside Chelsea Handler and “Giving Back Generation” video podcast host Raquelle Stevens.

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey into a new light.

As a recording artist, Gomez has sold more than 210 million singles worldwide and amassed over 45 billion global streams of her music. This year, she received a Grammy nomination for her first all-Spanish EP and an Emmy nomination for her role in the critically acclaimed and award-winning series “Only Murders in the Building,” in which she stars opposite Steve Martin and Martin Short.

Alek Keshishian directed the most successful documentary of its time — the iconic, critically acclaimed film “Madonna: Truth or Dare,” still regarded as one of the most influential films of its genre.

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Episode 1: Introduction Introduce the podcast and its purpose.Give a brief overview of Selena Gomez's life and career.Discuss the different topics that will be covered in the podcast.Episode 2: Early Life Discuss Selena Gomez's childhood and upbringing.Talk about her parents and siblings.Explore her early interest in acting and music.Episode 3: Disney Channel Stardom Discuss Selena Gomez's rise to fame as a Disney Channel star.Talk about her roles in Wizards of Waverly Place, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Princess Protection Program.Explore her music career with the band Selena Gomez & the Scene.Episode 4: Adulthood and Career Success Discuss Selena Gomez's transition to adulthood and her continued success in acting and music.Talk about her roles in Spring Breakers, Hotel Transylvania, and Only Murders in the Building.Explore her solo music career and her collaborations with other artists.Episode 5: Personal Life and Challenges Discuss Selena Gomez's personal life, including her relationships, her struggles with mental health, and her kidney transplant.Explore the challenges she has faced in her career, such as her public breakup with Justin Bieber and her battle with lupus.Episode 6: Philanthropy and Activism Discuss Selena Gomez's work as a philanthropist and activist.Talk about her foundation, the Selena Gomez Fund, and her work with UNICEF.Explore her advocacy for mental health awareness and her support for the LGBTQ+ community.Episode 7: Legacy Discuss Selena Gomez's legacy as an actress, singer, and philanthropist.Talk about her impact on pop culture and her influence on young people.Explore her future plans and her hopes for the future.Episode 8: Behind the Scenes Interview people who know Selena Gomez, such as her friends, family, and co-workers.Get their insights into her personality, her career, and her life.Reveal some of the secrets and surprises from her life.Episode 9: The Future of Selena Gomez Discuss Selena Gomez's plans for the future.Talk about her upcoming projects and her hopes for the future.Reflect on her journey and her legacy.

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Selena Gomez - Early Years

Welcome to the Selena Gomez Audio Biography. I'll be your guide through this episode, where we'll be exploring Selena Gomez's early life. She was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 22, 1992. Her parents, Ricardo and Mandy, divorced when She was five years old, and She was raised by her mom. They didn't have a lot of money, but they were always close. Selena's parents were both supportive of her creative interests. Her mom loved to sing, and her dad was a musician. Selena started taking singing and dancing lessons when she was a young child, and she also appeared in several pageants. Selena has a younger sister named Gracie, and she is also close to her grandparents. She has spoken about how her family has always been her biggest supporters. Selena made her acting debut at the age of ten on the children's television show Barney & Friends. She played the role of Gianna for two years. After Barney & Friends, Selena guest-starred on several other television shows, including The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire. In 2007, she landed her breakout role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place. In addition to her acting career, Selena also began to pursue a career in music. In 2009, she formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene. The band released three studio albums, all of which were commercially successful. Selena Gomez has come a long way since her early days on Barney & Friends. She is now one of the most successful entertainers in the world. She is an inspiration to many young people, and she is a role model for women everywhere.minder to subscribe and like or comment: Please remember to subscribe to the Selena Gomez Audio Biography podcast and like or comment on this episode. You can also check out the other Audio Biographies by searching for "Audio Biography" in your podcast platform.Thank you for listening!

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Introduction to the Selena Gomez Audio Biography

Hi everyone, and welcome to the Selena Gomez Audio Biography. I'm your host, and I'm excited to take you on a journey through the life and career of one of the most popular and successful entertainers of our time. In this podcast, we'll be covering everything from Selena's early days as a Disney Channel star to her recent successes in music and television. We'll also explore her personal life, her struggles, and her triumphs. In our first episode, we'll be giving you an overview of Selena's life and career. We'll talk about her childhood, her family, and her early interest in acting and music. We'll also discuss her rise to fame as a Disney Channel star and her transition to adulthood. So if you're a fan of Selena Gomez, or if you're just curious about her life and career, then be sure to subscribe to the Selena Gomez Audio Biography. We'll be releasing new episodes every week, so you won't want to miss a thing. we'll be taking a deep dive into Selena's early life. We'll talk about her parents, her siblings, and her childhood in Texas. We'll also discuss her early interest in acting and music, and how she got her start as a Disney Channel star. So if you're interested in learning more about Selena's childhood and early career, be sure to tune in to our first episode. Thanks for listening to the Selena Gomez Audio Biography. I hope you enjoyed this introduction episode. If you did, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of our upcoming episodes. We'll be releasing new episodes every week, so be sure to stay tuned for more on Selena Gomez. Thanks again for listening, and I'll see you next time.

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Selena Gomez is a talented singer and actress who initially gained recognition through her role on “Barney & Friends” and later rose to fame with her part in Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place.” Since then her career has taken off like a rocket with successful pop albums like “Stars Dance” and “Revival” and lead acting roles in several movies and TV shows. In addition to her professional achievements, Gomez is actively involved in philanthropic efforts and advocates for mental health awareness.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 22, 1992, Selena Marie Gomez discovered her love for performing at a young age. Inspired by her mother, a former stage actress, Gomez landed her breakthrough role in the beloved children’s show Barney & Friends (2002-2004). This success led to guest appearances on Disney Channel shows like The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Hannah Montana.

Disney Stardom and Music Breakthrough

Gomez’s star soared when she landed the lead role of Alex Russo in the hit Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007-2012). The show’s popularity propelled her into superstardom and paved the way for her music career. She formed the band Selena Gomez & The Scene, releasing three successful albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and *When the Sun Goes Down *(2011).

Expanding Horizons: Acting and Beyond

Gomez continued to showcase her acting talents in films like Monte Carlo (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), and The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), demonstrating her ability to tackle diverse roles. Simultaneously, she established herself as a formidable solo artist, releasing chart-topping hits like “Come & Get It,” “The Heart Wants What It Wants,” and “Lose You to Love Me.”

Gomez courageously opened up about her struggles with lupus, an autoimmune disease, undergoing a kidney transplant in 2017. She also became a vocal advocate for mental health, sharing her own experiences with anxiety and depression.

Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy

Gomez’s impact extends far beyond entertainment. She launched her own beauty line, Rare Beauty, in 2020 with a mission to promote self-acceptance and mental well-being. Her extensive philanthropic work includes serving as a UNICEF ambassador and supporting organizations focused on mental health, education, and social justice.

Recent Projects and Continued Success

Gomez starred and produced the critically acclaimed Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building (2021-present), earning her a Golden Globe nomination. She recently released her revealing documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022), providing an intimate and honest look into her mental health journey.

Legacy and Influence

Selena Gomez is an inspiring figure, having achieved phenomenal success while remaining grounded and authentic. Her vulnerability and openness regarding mental health challenges have destigmatized conversations and empowered countless individuals. Her entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropic efforts demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact on the world.

Gomez continues to evolve as an artist, using her platform to advocate for causes she believes in. Her dedication to personal growth and using her influence for good makes her a role model for fans of all ages. Selena Gomez is a testament to the power of resilience, authenticity, and the potential to create change.

Facts About Selena Gomez

Key takeaways.

• Selena Gomez is a renowned artist from Texas with a career spanning acting and music.
• She started as a child actress and transitioned into a successful singer.
• Gomez leverages her influence for philanthropy and mental health advocacy.

Early Life and Career

Born in Texas to a family with an arts background, Selena Gomez transitioned from a child star on “Barney & Friends” to a successful actor and pop singer, enthralling fans worldwide with her talent and overcoming personal challenges while also engaging in significant entrepreneurial and advocacy efforts.

Beginnings and Breakthrough

Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Amanda Cornett and Ricardo Gomez. She made her entry into the entertainment industry on the children’s show “Barney & Friends” at the young age of seven. Her big breakthrough came as she became the charming and spirited Alex Russo on Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place,” a role that solidified her place in the hearts of young audiences.

Music and Acting Proliferation

Branching out from acting, Gomez formed her own band known as “Selena Gomez & the Scene” . The group’s albums A Year Without Rain and When the Sun Goes Down were commercial successes and charted on the Billboard 200. Her solo musical endeavors included hits like Come & Get It which landed on the Billboard Hot 100.

Major Works and Contributions

Beyond her musical accomplishments, Gomez has produced the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” and launched her own beauty line, Rare Beauty . The brand’s mission extends beyond commerce, creating the Rare Impact Fund to address gaps in mental health services.

Personal Challenges and Advocacy

Gomez publicly battled with lupus, undergoing a kidney transplant that brought attention to the illness. She also shares her experiences with mental health, including depression and anxiety, which has involved work with organizations like UNICEF. Her resilience in the face of these personal challenges has inspired many, particularly when she bounced back with chart-topping singles like Lose You to Love Me .

Industry Milestones and Partnerships

Among her many accolades, Gomez has been honored with an MTV Video Music Award and named Billboard Woman of the Year. She has collaborated with various artists, including Demi Lovato and Justin Bieber, and worked alongside seasoned actors like Steve Martin and Martin Short in “Only Murders in the Building.”

Influences and Collaborations

Musically, Gomez’s sound has evolved over the years, often blending pop with dance and electronic influences. Her collaborations with other artists and producers have played a crucial role in shaping her music career , contributing to a distinct and influential pop repertoire.

Entrepreneurship and Ventures

As a businesswoman, Selena Gomez has embarked on multiple ventures. She serves as an executive producer on the cooking show Selena + Chef and actively manages her involvement with Hollywood Records and the animation feature film industry. Her efforts extend to the Rare Impact Fund, aiming to increase access to mental health resources.

Cultural Impact and Legacies

Selena Gomez has made a significant mark both within and beyond the entertainment industry, influencing culture, winning various recognitions, and using her platform to advocate for important causes.

Beyond Entertainment

Selena Gomez extends her talents beyond being an American singer and actress ; she is also a dedicated businesswoman and advocate for various social issues. She launched Rare Beauty , a cosmetics brand that promotes self-acceptance and mental health awareness. Gomez openly shares her own struggles with lupus and mental health , inspiring many to speak out and find support.

Recognition and Awards

Her creative work has earned her numerous awards . As a singer , Gomez has received accolades from the American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and more. Her performances on screen have also been recognized, showcasing her versatility as an actress .

Influence and Social Presence

On platforms like Instagram , Gomez’s voice resonates with millions, making her one of the most followed individuals worldwide. Her influence is vast, and she uses it to shine a light on vital topics. Her heritage, being of Mexican descent and named after the iconic Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla , informs her advocacy for diversity and cultural representation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Selena Gomez has garnered a global fanbase with her multi-faceted career in entertainment. Here’s a closer look at some of the most common inquiries about her.

Who is Selena Gomez’s husband?

Selena Gomez is not married. She has been linked romantically to various celebrities in the past, but as of now, she does not have a husband.

What is Selena Gomez’s age?

Born on July 22, 1992, Selena Gomez is currently 31 years old.

How much is Selena Gomez’s net worth?

Selena Gomez has an estimated net worth that ranges into the tens of millions, highlighting her successful career as an actress, singer, and producer.

When is Selena Gomez’s date of birth?

Selena Gomez celebrates her birthday on July 22nd, having been born in 1992.

Can you tell me about Selena Gomez’s family background?

Selena Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Amanda Cornett and Ricardo Gomez. Her mother gave birth to her at the age of 16.

What is Selena Gomez’s nationality?

Selena Gomez is an American. She was born and raised in Texas, United States.

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Selena Gomez's lupus and other health issues: Singer opens up in new TODAY interview

Selena Gomez lives with lupus, one of several health conditions she's experienced over the years.

The 31-year-old pop star recently opened up about her wellbeing to TODAY's Hoda Kotb alongside U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy in an interview aired May 2, 2024. The conversation was a part of her  makeup line Rare Beauty’s  Mental Health Summit on May 1.

"I will always be working on my mental health, and I will always evolve. I’m not better or worse than anyone. I’m simply just a person living and surviving every day," Gomez said.

"Having to take steps to make yourself healthy takes a lot of work," she added.

The Disney Channel alum has been candid about what it's taken to keep herself mentally and physically healthy over the years. Here's what to know about Gomez's health.

Gomez was diagnosed with lupus in 2013

Gomez first went public with her health issues when she revealed that she'd been diagnosed with lupus two years prior in a 2015 interview with Billboard . The announcement came after she abruptly ended her 2013 tour to check herself into a rehab center to undergo treatment.

“I was diagnosed with lupus, and I’ve been through chemotherapy. That’s what my break was really about. I could’ve had a stroke," she said.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can attack joints, skin, organs and other parts of the body, according to the Lupus Foundation of America. There are four different types of the condition. Gomez has not specified which one she has. Chemotherapy can be used to treat severe forms of the disease.

Symptoms of lupus include muscle and join paint, fever, rashes, chest pain, hair loss, kidney problems, fatigue and more.

When Gomez was receiving treatment, speculation mounted about why she had to cancel her tour. “I wanted so badly to say, ‘You guys have no idea. I’m in chemotherapy,’” she told Billboard. “I locked myself away until I was confident and comfortable again.”

For many lupus patients, the condition can affect their mental health, and Gomez is no exception.

“I’ve discovered that anxiety, panic attacks and depression can be side effects of lupus, which can present their own challenges,” Gomez, then 24, told People in 2016 .

In an exclusive TODAY interview in 2017, Gomez revealed that she'd often continue to work, despite her lupus symptoms.

“I would get fevers, headaches. I would get fatigue. But I always just kept going,” she told TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie. “I kind of ignored it, to be honest. ... I don’t think I made the right decisions because I didn’t accept it. And that’s extremely selfish, and at the same time, really just unnecessary. I’m not really proud of that."

She had a kidney transplant to treat her lupus in 2017

Gomez was in need of a kidney transplant as a result of her lupus and had one in 2017, she announced on her Instagram at the time .

"So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health," the then-25-year-old wrote.

The post included a picture of her friend and kidney donor, actor Francia Raisa.

"There aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis," Gomez said.

Even though she'd endured so much at such a young age, she said in the 2017 TODAY interview that “I don’t want people to think it’s a sad thing that I went through this with Francia or with anything in my life. I think all of the stuff that I went through made me and defined everything that I am right now. It’s a really beautiful thing and I have to remind myself of that. It’s not a negative experience.”

The transplant helped move her lupus into remission for some time, but Gomez said in her 2022 AppleTV+ documentary "Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me" that she had a flare up in 2020.

“I was so young. I haven’t felt it since I was younger,” she said while crying. “Now it just hurts in the morning. When I wake up, I immediately start crying because it hurts — like everything.”

Gomez said her physical pain was harming her mental health.

“I’ve been having really bad dreams about my past and stuff,” she said in the documentary. “I think my past and my mistakes — that’s what drives me into depression.”

She's entered mental health treatment facilities

Gomez took a break from her 2016 Revival World Tour to enter a mental health treatment facility after suffering from anxiety, panic attacks and depression , which she told People magazine were caused by her lupus in a statement at the time.

“I want to be proactive and focus on maintaining my health and happiness and have decided that the best way forward is to take some time off,” she said in the statement.

A year later, she reflected on this decision in an interview with TODAY's Savannah Guthrie. “I went away to a facility. I took some time off. I needed to get my mind right, be healthy,” Gomez said. “I removed myself from everyone in my life.”

This period of her life was also captured in her AppleTV+ documentary. “It sucks the life out of me and I don’t want to perform. The pressure is just overwhelming because I want to do the best I can,” Gomez said in the film.

Her former assistant Theresa Marie Mingus also detailed how Gomez was doing at the time in the documentary: “At one point, she’s like, ‘I don’t want to be alive right now. I don’t want to live. And I’m like, ‘Wait, what?’”

Gomez returned to the limelight in November 2016 to accept the American Music Award for favorite pop/rock female artist.

“I had to stop,” she told the crowd of her hiatus. “I had everything, and I was absolutely broken inside. I kept it all together enough to where I would never let you down, but I kept it too much together to where I let myself down.”

Two years later, Gomez later entered a treatment facility in 2018 to help manage her anxiety and depression. Her mom, Mandy Teefey, described it as a “mental breakdown” in the documentary.

“You hang on as tight as you can and try to help them with their treatment, and that’s the hardest thing to do, to then just go to bed and hope that they wake up the next day,” Teefey said.

In a November 2022 interview with Rolling Stone , Gomez said she's been to four mental health treatment facilities in total.

She revealed her bipolar diagnosis in 2020

Gomez shared with the world in April 2020 that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She chatted about the experience with Miley Cyrus on the "Hannah Montana" alum's Instagram show, "Bright Minded."

“I discussed that after years of going through a lot of different things, I realized that I was bipolar, and so when I got to know more information, it actually helps me,” she said. “It doesn’t scare me once I know it. I think people get scared of that, right?”

"I wanted to know everything about it, and it took the fear away,” she added.

Before publicly sharing her diagnosis, Gomez opened up about her mental health struggles in a January 2 020 interview with the Wall Street Journal Magazine. She revealed that medication has helped her.

“My highs were really high, and my lows would take me out for weeks at a time. I found out I do suffer from mental health issues. And, honestly, that was such a relief. I realized that there was a way to get help and to find people that you trust,” she said.

“I got on the right medication, and my life has been completely changed,” she added.

Speaking with Hoda on TODAY, she acknowledged that many people on her team didn't want her to reveal her diagnosis.

"I’ve been pulled in many different directions to not or to be able to say it. But once I did, there was no taking it back. I was very proud," Gomez said. "It allowed me to learn more about myself."

"I wasn’t understanding my mind. I wasn’t understanding my reactions and my emotions. And I think that was probably the most painful time in my life," she added.

She's had lifelong body image struggles

Gomez has been publicly body-shamed over the years and has spoken about it often.

“My weight would constantly fluctuate because I would be on certain medications. And obviously, people just ran with it,” she said in an episode of the Apple TV+ docuseries “Dear…”

“It was like they couldn’t wait to find a thing to bring me down. I was being shamed for gaining weight because of my lupus.”

“I would go online and I would post a picture of myself and I would say, ‘It doesn’t matter. I’m not accepting what you’re saying,’” she said. “All the while, being in the room posting and crying my eyes out because nobody deserves to hear those things.”

Gomez has 428 million followers on Instagram, and to manage it, she's had to set boundaries, she told Hoda Kotb in the May 2 interview.

"I disabled all my comments on my photos on Instagram for only my friends," she said. "So I think I’ve created boundaries to help me."

"People fussed about it. They fuss about everything. I felt empowered by doing that, by saying, 'This is just for me.'"

In an Instagram post earlier this year , Gomez reflected once more on her body image. She shared a throwback picture of herself in a string bikini followed by a more recent photo in a two piece swimsuit.

“Today I realized I will never look like this again...” she wrote. "I’m not perfect but I’m proud to be who I am. Sometimes I forget it’s ok to be me.”

Randi Richardson is a reporter for NBC News' TODAY.com based in Brooklyn.

How to Watch ‘Selena + Restaurant’ Series Premiere Live on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile

F resh off the success of her at-home cooking show, “ Selena + Chef ” superstar singer and actor Selena Gomez is back in the kitchen… of some of the hottest restaurants in Los Angeles. “ Selena + Restaurant ” follows Selena and her best friend, Raquelle Stevens, as they enter top-end restaurants across LA and work with famous chefs like Chung, Keith Corbin, Stephanie Izard, Andrew and Michelle Muñoz, Wolfgang Puck and Marcel Vigneron, to see if the girls have what it takes to create a dish good enough to get a spot on the menu. Each week, the celebrity chef will also highlight a charity of their choice that will see a donation on behalf of the show. Selena + Restaurant debuts with two episodes on Thursday, May 2 starting at 7 p.m. ET on the Food Network and Max . You can watch Selena + Restaurant: Season 1 and Food Network with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo . You can also watch with DIRECTV STREAM , Sling TV , Hulu Live TV , or YouTube TV .

About ‘Selena + Restaurant’ Series Premiere

The first episode of “Selena + Restaurant” will see her headed to Chef Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant, CUT Steakhouse, in Beverly Hills. The master chef will first have her perfect one of his classic dishes before Selena and Raquelle try their hand at cooking a spicy seafood dish good enough to make the menu. Next up is Dumpling Queen Shirley Chung and Ms Chi restaurant, where the three women put a twist on one of Selena’s favorite childhood dishes. Other Los Angeles restaurants in Season One include Lemon Grove (Chef Marcel Vigneron), Moo’s Craft Barbecue (Chefs Andrew and Michelle Muñoz), Girl & the Goat (Chef Stephanie Izard), and Alta (Chef Keith Corbin). You can watch the first two episodes of “Selena + Restaurant” on Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. ET on the Food Network and Max .

Can you watch ‘Selena + Restaurant’ Series Premiere for free?

Philo offers a 7-Day Free Trial . With your free trial, you can watch Selena + Restaurant: Season 1 and Food Network on Philo .

You can watch ‘Selena + Restaurant’ Series Premiere with a free trial of DIRECTV STREAM or Hulu Live TV .

What devices can you use to stream ‘Selena + Restaurant’ Series Premiere?

You can watch Selena + Restaurant: Season 1 and Food Network on Philo using Amazon Fire TV , Apple TV , Google Chromecast , Roku , Android TV , iPhone/iPad , Android Phone/Tablet , Mac , Windows , Samsung Smart TV , Sony Smart TV , and VIZIO Smart TV .

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Selena Gomez has experience with her Rare music and Rare Beauty line, but what about steaks cooked rare?

Rolling Stone can exclusively share a clip of the premiere episode of Gomez’s Food Network show, out May 2, which sees the singer learning how to cook a steak alongside esteemed chef Wolfgang Puck at his CUT Steakhouse restaurant in Beverly Hills.

“I want one medium and one rare,” Puck instructs a confused Gomez before walking away in the video. “Now, it’s all up to you. Bye!”

The scene captures Gomez placing the different cuts of meat on the grill after forgetting what doneness she was asked to cook each piece. “Babe, I thought he said ‘Rare. Medium,'” Gomez tells her bestie Raquelle Stevens, pointing at the different cuts. “Why did I do this?”

Gomez and Stevens then call Puck over for “clarification” on his simple instructions. “Should I write it down for you?” Puck asks jokingly. “We only have two steaks!”

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“After cooking mostly virtually from my kitchen with some of the best chefs for the last four years, I was thrilled to step into their world,” said Gomez in a press release. “You’ll have to see if being in person helped my skills at all.”

Selena + Restaurant was executive-produced by Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman, and produced by Gomez for July Moon Productions.

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Gomez and Blanco were long distance this month as Gomez filmed Only Murders in the Building season four in New York.

A source spoke to People on April 10 about how the couple was managing being apart. “They are so in love,” the insider started. “It’s a very serious relationship, and they’re making long distance work while she’s in New York for work commitments.”

Blanco stands out to Gomez compared to previous partners, the source added: “Benny makes her feel special and they try to see each other as much as possible. She really does feel like it’s the best she’s ever been treated by a guy, and she’s had a certain glow since they started dating.”

Gomez spoke about Blanco in February during an interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe . “Without getting into too much detail, I think it’s just really important to meet someone that respects you,” she said. “And I think it’s really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in. But I’d have to say overall it’s the safest that I feel, and it’s been really lovely, and I’ve only grown through it, so it’s awesome.”

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