“I am Christian, and I was very vocal about that at first until people started using it against me. Now I've learned to keep it to myself. I don't think it has anything to do with my job or how present myself. I feel like it got really twisted.”

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.