Good Bad Billionaire Selena Gomez: Actress, singer, beauty mogul
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Apr 28, 2025 Selena Gomez's journey from child star to billionaire beauty mogul is riveting. She faced intense media scrutiny, battled health issues, and transformed her struggles into a mission for mental health advocacy. The podcast highlights her family's immigrant background and the pressures of fame, including her relationships and career challenges. Rare Beauty not only signifies her financial success but also her commitment to philanthropy, as she pledges a portion of proceeds to mental health initiatives. Dive into the complexities of her life and the impact of celebrity culture!
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Child Star Beginnings
- Selena Gomez started her career at age seven on Barney & Friends, earning about $3,000 per episode.
- By age ten, she was let go for outgrowing her role, learning early about the harsh realities of child acting.
The Dark Side of Fame Early
- Selena's fame as a Disney star brought intense paparazzi scrutiny from age 15.
- She described feeling violated by grown men photographing her in swimsuits at a young age.
Spring Breakers Film Risk
- Selena took a daring step with the indie film Spring Breakers to shed her safe Disney image.
- The film was raunchy and violent but a commercial success and a calculated risk on her career shift.