{"id":182172,"date":"2025-07-22T09:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T09:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/22\/selena-gomez-turns-33-top-10-moments-from-the-birthday-girl\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T09:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T09:04:00","slug":"selena-gomez-turns-33-top-10-moments-from-the-birthday-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/22\/selena-gomez-turns-33-top-10-moments-from-the-birthday-girl\/","title":{"rendered":"Selena Gomez turns 33: Top 10 moments from the birthday girl"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Selena Gomez<\/a> has lived a life that many only dream of.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Selena Gomez celebrates her 33rd birthday<\/p>\n

From growing up on the Disney<\/a> Channel to redefining pop stardom, acting in acclaimed series, building a beauty empire, and becoming a voice for mental health and chronic illness advocacy, the pop star has left a lasting mark on the entertainment industry from a young age.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As she turns 33, here\u2019s a look at 10 defining moments that shaped the woman behind the name.<\/p>\n

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1. Wizards of Waverly Place – Where it all began<\/h2>\n

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There\u2019s no Selena Gomez<\/a> without Alex Russo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Her role as the quick-witted middle child in Wizards of Waverly Place remains one of the most iconic in Disney<\/a> Channel history.<\/p>\n

The show was a cultural staple for a generation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And for Selena, it was the launchpad that proved she belonged in the spotlight.<\/p>\n

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2. The Come & Get It era<\/h2>\n

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By 2013, Selena had left the Disney world behind and was ready to reintroduce herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Come & Get It was sultry, unapologetic, and bold – her first true solo hit post The Scene.<\/p>\n

It was also the moment she stepped fully into her womanhood on stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The choreography. The styling. The confidence. That was the beginning of pop star Selena.<\/p>\n

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3. Selena Gomez & the Scene – Underrated and essential<\/h2>\n

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Before the solo spotlight, Selena fronted Selena Gomez & the Scene – a band name everyone low-key hated, but songs we still hum today.<\/p>\n

Love You Like a Love Song, Naturally, A Year Without Rain\u2026 she made teen-pop feel dreamy, fun, and less manufactured than it had any right to be.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And she did it while acting full-time.<\/p>\n

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4. Lose You to Love Me – Her most honest ballad<\/h2>\n

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In 2019, Selena returned after a long break with Lose You to Love Me – a raw piano ballad that silenced every critic.<\/p>\n

The lyrics? Heartbreaking. The delivery? Devastating. The song? Masterful.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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5. Lupus, kidney transplant & advocacy<\/h2>\n

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Selena\u2019s lupus diagnosis, kidney transplant, and subsequent public advocacy changed everything.<\/p>\n

She became a symbol of resilience.<\/p>\n

From raising awareness about chronic illness to speaking candidly about mental health, she turned her pain into purpose and helped countless others feel seen.<\/p>\n

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:<\/strong>\u00a0Mirra Andreeva: The Teenager Who Shook Up Wimbledon 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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6. Only Murders in the Building – The actress returns<\/h2>\n

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While Steve Martin and Martin Short were already legends, Only Murders in the Building needed Selena\u2019s edge.<\/p>\n

Her role as Mabel Mora was cool, dry, and deeply layered – a great return to the big screen.<\/p>\n

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7. The birth of Rare Beauty<\/h2>\n

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What started as a celebrity beauty brand quickly became one of the most authentic voices in the makeup space.<\/p>\n

Rare Beauty\u2019s success reflects her ethos: kindness, transparency, and a refusal to pretend life is flawless.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not. And that\u2019s okay.<\/p>\n

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8. Wizards Reboot – Full circle<\/h2>\n

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In the fall of 2024, Selena returned to the world that made her.<\/p>\n

She is the executive producer and still plays Alex Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place – a reboot of the iconic Disney Channel hit show.<\/p>\n

It’s an emotional homecoming for fans and the actress..<\/p>\n

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9. A sisterhood with Taylor Swift<\/h2>\n

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From red carpets to private birthday dinners, Selena and Taylor Swift have remained each other\u2019s constants in an industry that\u2019s anything but.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a soft hug in a backstage photo or Taylor showing up for Selena\u2019s birthday with no PR frills, their friendship has been a constant throughout their careers.<\/p>\n

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10. An unexpected romance with Benny Blanco<\/h2>\n

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Selena\u2019s relationship with music producer Benny Blanco hasn\u2019t been subtle – and that\u2019s exactly the point.<\/p>\n

Since confirming the romance in late 2023, she\u2019s posted photos, flaunted the ring, and made it clear she doesn\u2019t need approval from anyone.<\/p>\n

Selena Gomez has always been unapologetically herself, and\u00a0Female First wishes her all the best on her special day.<\/p>\n

MORE FROM NICOLE POWELL:<\/strong>\u00a0Sinner defeats Alcaraz, Swiatek crowned champion – biggest stories from Wimbledon 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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