Selena Gomez has been acting for a long time and became one of the most popular young actresses of her generation. Considering her long career, it may surprise some to learn that Gomez will only be turning thirty this year. Born in Texas in 1992, Gomez started acting professionally in the early 2000s. She became one of the famous faces of the Disney Channel and appeared in multiple shows, most notably Wizards of Waverly Place.