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SELENA GOMEZ | DIVAS WE LOVE Series

We know they call NBA basketball all-star Stephan Curry the “baby faced assassin” but, in many ways that same nick name is soo very fitting to the young triple threat cutie known as Selena Gomez. Not looking a day over the age of 15, this young lady has proven that she’s a beautiful old soul exploding with endless talent, compassion, and creativity.

NBA superstar Stephen Curry a.k.a the "Baby faced Assassin" could share the nickname with Selena Gomez

NBA superstar Stephen Curry a.k.a the “Baby faced Assassin”

Big doe-like eye and a sultry pout, Selena Gomez has the face of an angel

Big doe-like eye and a sultry pout, Selena has the face of an angel

Big doe-like eye and a sultry pout, Selena Gomez has the face of an angel

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez's parents were huge fan of the tragically murdered Latin superstar Selena Quintanilla and honored her memory by naming their daughter after her

Selena Gomez's streetstyle reflects a youthful and polished vibe that many young girls aspire to

Selena Gomez’s streetstyle reflects a youthful, edgy, but polished vibe that many young girls aspire to

Selena Gomez's streetstyle reflects a youthful and polished vibe that many young girls aspire to

Named after Selena Quintanilla, the infamous  Latin singer who was tragically murdered in 1995 by a fan, Selena Gomez was born to be a star and, the physical resemblance is uncanny .

Selena Gomez's parents were huge fan of the tragically murdered Latin superstar Selena Quintanilla and honored her memory by naming their daughter after her

Selena Gomez’s parents were huge fan of the tragically murdered Latin superstar Selena Quintanilla and honored her memory by naming their daughter after her

A rising pop star Selena Quintanilla was murdered at the young age of 23

Selena Gomez was named after Selena Quintanilla

1995 headlines after Selena Quintanilla’s tragic murder

Selena Gomez was named after Selena Quintanilla

Selena Quintanilla made her recording debut in the ’80s, going on to become an award-winning recording artist in the Latin music scene

What’s Behind the Allure of Selena Gomez?

Making her first appearance in 2001 at the age of 7 alongside Demi Lovato on the iconic children’s television show “Barney & Friends“, Selena’s smile and presence were immediately magnetic. Being of Latin and Italian heritage she gave a slightly new face to the “girl next door” persona that everyone wanted to be. Her first  big lead role came as  as Alex Russo on Disney Channel’s sitcom “The Wizards of Waverly Place,” and she also appeared on the wildly popular “Hannah Montana” show  opposite Miley Cyrus as the jealous enemy of Hannah Montana.

Selena Gomez on Barney and friends

Selena Gomez and Denim Lovato on Barney & friends as young girls

 

Selena Gomez played Alex Russo on the Disney show Wizards of Waverly Place from 2007 - 2012

Selena played Alex Russo on the Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place” from 2007 – 2012

Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez (Hannah and Makayla) on the hit show Hannah Montana

Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez (Hannah and Makayla) on the hit show Hannah Montana

Besides acting, Selena has proven herself as a bankable young singing talent. She won the MTV Video Music Award in the category Best Pop Video for “Come and Get It” in 2013. To date the singer has  has put out two studio albums, one compilation album, one … album, Revival and according to Billboard, Gomez has sold over 7 million albums and 22 million singles worldwide.[3]

Stars Dance by Selena Gomez

Stars Dance by Selena Gomez

Come and Get It by Selena Gomez

Selena won the MTV Video Music Award in the category Best Pop Video for “Come and Get It” in 2013.

Not since Justin and Brittany had a young couple been followed and fawned over as was with Selena and her then boyfriend Justin Bieber.  Tabloid magazines and celebrity gossip sites globally covered the young couple incessantly and never get tired of speculating about the ups and downs of their union which started in 2012 when Justin was just 16 years old.  Eventually after years of on-again-off-again drama, the pair’s, dubbed Jelena by the media, relationship petered out and ended for good, for now, in 2016 amid rumors of infidelity….. (remember that betrayal cuts deep at any age). Despite the angst of the young lovers, Selena emerged from the turmoil with the moniker of being a strong  single independent young woman. Today, Selena has reportedly found love with another young singer The Weeknd, who is notoriously reserved and protective of his private life.

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber set many hearts aflutter when they started dating

Selena and Justin Bieber set many hearts aflutter when they started dating in ????

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber set many hearts aflutter when they started dating

Selena and Justin were relentlessly followed by the paparazzi.
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Glendale, April 5, 2012
Singer Justin Bieber and his girlfriend Selena Gomez hold hands as they head to Panera Bread for lunch on April 5, 2012 in Glendale, CA.
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Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber set many hearts aflutter when they started dating Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber set many hearts aflutter when they started dating

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber set many hearts aflutter when they started dating

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Tuesday March 1 2011. **EXCLUSIVE** Teen idol Justin Bieber shows how grown up he is by flipping the bird at photographers on his 17th birthday. The “My World” star had dined out with girlfriend Selena Gomez at Maggianos to celebrate the special occasion Photograph: ¬© Dome, Monterotti, PacificCoastNews.com

The relationship between Selena Gomez and Justin finally took it's last lap in 2016 after she tried to call him out on social media for flaunting his then new girlfriend Sophia Ritchie

The relationship between Selena and Justin finally took it’s last lap in 2016 after she tried to call him out on social media for flaunting his then new girlfriend Sophia Ritchie

Selena Gomez and current boyfriend The Weeknd ant the 2017 MET Gala in NYC

Selena and current boyfriend The Weeknd ant the 2017 MET Gala in NYC

Selena and current boyfriend The Weeknd ant the 2017 MET Gala in NYC

Selena Gomez and The Weeknd out shopping in Toronto, Canada his place of birth

A cover girl countless times over, Selena’s style choices always grab the headlines and land her on everyone’s best-dressed list. From coo-girl casual, to an ultra-glam young lady of refined style, she is able to vacillate easily between looks and pull them all off convincingly.

Selena Gomez for Glamour Magazine's December 2012 issue!

Selena Gomez for Glamour Magazine’s December 2012 issue

Selena Gomez covers Elle US October 2016

Selena Gomez covers Elle US October 2016

Selena Gomez on the cover of the April 2017 issue of Vogue

Selena Gomez on the cover of the April 2017 issue of Vogue

InStyle's September 2017 cover featuring Selena Gomez

InStyle’s September 2017 cover featuring Selena

Selena Gomez streetstyle

Selena Gomez streetstyle

Selena Gomez streetstyle is always appropriately on point

Selena Gomez with her bestie singer Taylor Swift

Selena with her bestie singer Taylor Swift

Selena Gomez Adidas Neo collection from 2015

Selena Gomez Adidas Neo collection from 2015

Stunning, young, talented, and  smart, in 2008, Selena launched her own production company, July Moon Productions, and most notably in the early part of 2017 executive produced a controversial limited series for Netflix called  “13 Reason Why” based on a Jay Asher novel which focuses on the story of a young teenage girl, named Hannah, and a box of cassette tapes recorded by her before her suicide detailing thirteen reasons why she ended her life. A very dark, but necessary message, for the younger generation today who now struggle in record numbers with body image dysfunction, depression, intense bullying and cyber bullying.  Selena’ hope was to shine a visible and real light on these vulnerabilities that often go unrecognized.

Selena Gomez on the red carpet for the premiere of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why

Selena on the red carpet for the premiere of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”

Selena Gomez behind the scenes of the filming for "13 Reasons Why"

Selena Gomez behind the scenes of the filming for “13 Reasons Why”

Selena Gomez behind the scenes of the filming for "13 Reasons Why"

Selena was the Executive Producer of “13 Reasons Why” for Netflix

Perhaps Selena Gomez’s greatest asset that has kept her at the forefront of celebrity culture, is her vulnerability and willingness to share her most private struggles with the world.  In 2013 because she is battling Lupus, an autoimmune disease that attacks your tissues and organs and also opened up about battles with depression which led the singer and actress to rehab and a much-needed hiatus in 2014. And, in 2016 while accepting her American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Selena delivered a memorable, impassioned and impactful speech about self acceptance to a completely captivated audience. The take-away…… “If you are broken, you do not have to stay broken!”

Proudly wearing her heart on her sleeve in 2009, Gomez became the youngest UNICEF Ambassador in the history of the organization and has worked tirelessly ever since to shine a light on the global suffering of people around the world. She has also worked with the charity called ‘Raise Hope for Congo‘ which helps raise awareness about the violence against Congolese women.

Selena Gomez has always been a strong voice for young girls everyone. She is the definition of what it means to walk in your truth

Selena has always been a strong voice for young girls everyone. She is the definition of what it means to walk in your truth

Selena Gomez on the red carpet for a Raise Hope for the Congo charity event

Selena Gomez on the red carpet for a Raise Hope for the Congo charity event

Selena Gomez is always one to lend time to children in need

Always one to lend time to children in need

UNICEF Ambassador Selena Gomez reaches out to a young child while in Ghana

UNICEF Ambassador Selena Gomez reaches out to a young child while in Ghana

UNICEF Charity Concert Oct 2010 Selena Gomez

UNICEF Charity Concert Oct 2010

Selena Gomez is greeted by students at Satbariya Rapt Secondary School wearing traditional Nepali clothing while on a mission for UNICEF

Selena Gomez is greeted by students at Satbariya Rapt Secondary School wearing traditional Nepali clothing while on a mission for UNICEF

Perhaps Selena Gomez's greatest asset that has kept her at the forefront of celebrity culture, is her vulnerability and willingness to share her most private struggles with the world.

In 2009, Gomez became the youngest UNICEF Ambassador in the history of the organization

There is no question as to why this young beauty became the ‘most followed person” on Instagram in 2016 amassing a whopping 125M followers. Selena’s authenticity, spirit and beauty are addictive and comforting to those who seek her. For someone so young, but yet so enlightened, we are given hope that the next generation is going to be in good hands. Because she is all that and a bag of chips (yes, we’re showing our age) Selena Marie Gomez will always be a DIVA WE LOVE!