Selena Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas. She is the daughter of Ricardo Joel Gomez and Mandy Teefey. She is an American singer and actor. She made her acting debut with Barney and Friends.

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Selena Gomez has once again found herself at the center of an age-old online debate.

Charges against Selena Maria Chandler-Scott, 24, were dropped after she was found bleeding from a miscarriage. The case sparked debate over pregnancy-related criminalization. District Attorney cited ...