“Everywhere you go you hear things that are untrue. You've just got to learn that if I don't say it, physically out of my mouth, on camera, it's not true.”

Selena Gomez is a singer-songwriter and actress from the United States, active since the early 2000s. She rose to prominence as a child star on *Barney & Friends* before becoming a global pop icon with bands like the Selena Gomez & the Scene. Known for her work in music, film, and advocacy, she has also focused on mental health awareness and creative direction behind her label, Wondermind.