SELENA Gomez has risen to international superstar status over the last few years.

The actress and singer will host Saturday Night Live for the first time on May 14, 2022.

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Selena Gomez is a former Disney star

Who is Selena Gomez?

Selena Gomez, 29, was born on July 22, 1992.

She shot to fame as a Disney star – most notably for her lead role as the mischievous Alex Russo in the television series, Wizards of Waverly Place.

Her first TV role came on Barney and Friends, where she remained between eight and 10.

While finishing up her time on the Disney Channel, she launched a pop career in 2012.

Selena released a string of hit singles, including Love You Like a Love Song, Hands to Myself, and The Heart Wants What it Wants.

She has also starred in movies like Monte Carlo, Hotel Transylvania, and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.

The multitalented entertainer is in the lead cast of Hulu’s original series, Only Murders in the Building, alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short.

What are Selena Gomez’s biggest songs?

Selena Gomez has released three studio albums, including:

Stars Dance (2013)
Revival (2015)
Rare (2020)

Her first big hit came in 2013 with Come and Get It, peaking at number eight on the UK charts.

It was also her first song to enter the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Selena has over 33million monthly listeners on Spotify and is ranked 55th globally by the streaming service.

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Selena Gomez received a kidney transplant from Francia Raisa in 2017

Did Selena Gomez get a kidney transplant?

Selena Gomez revealed she had a kidney transplant due to her battle with Lupus in 2017.

She broke the news by sharing a picture of herself in her hospital bed, revealing her donor as her best friend and fellow actress, Francia Raisa.

In a lengthy post, she explained why she had been absent for most of the summer as she shared a series of pictures of her scars.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease with symptoms including body aches, fevers, and extreme fatigue.

It can also lead to kidney and heart damage.

Selena wrote: “I’m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn’t promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of.

“So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering.”

She continued: “It was what I needed to do for my overall health. I honestly look forward to sharing with you, soon my journey through these past several months as I have always wanted to do with you.

“Until then I want to publicly thank my family and incredible team of doctors for everything they have done for me prior to and post-surgery.”

What is Selena Gomez’s net worth?

Selena Gomez has racked up quite a fortune in her lengthy career.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, she has an estimated net worth of around $85million.

Aside from her entertainment career, she launched her own cosmetic company, Rare Beauty, in September of 2020.

The actress and singer has been romantically linked to several big-name celebrities, including Nick Jonas, Charlie Puth, Orlando Bloom, Niall Horan, and Chris Evans.

She and Justin Bieber dated on and off for several years before he married model Hailey Baldwin.