Selena Gomez: An Influential Role Model

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Selena Gomez is an influential role model among multiple teenagers today. While becoming an actress, philanthropist, and singer at such a young age was difficult, Gomez shows teenagers and adults all over the world that it is never too early or too late to chase your dreams. Many reporters state that Selena Gomez has that “good girl image” that children look up to and dream about becoming just like her. Reporters even stated that Gomez is the most successful teenage Hispanic. Gomez was named after Selena Quintanilla; although this seems like a hard role to follow, Selena Gomez lives up to be just like Selena Quintanilla by becoming an actress, singer, and philanthropist just like Selena Quintanilla.
On July 22, 1992, Selena Marie Gomez was
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She recently played Arsyn in Taylor Swift’s music video for Bad Blood. Gomez also recently released a single called Good for You. Some other famous singles Gomez released were Come and Get It and The Heart Wants What It Wants. Kiss and Tell, For You, Stars Dance, and Revival are some of Selena Gomez’s albums she has produced. Selena Gomez’s music enhances her public appearance and provides people with another reason to love her.
Selena Gomez is not just about all the fame; Gomez is a philanthropist which shows she cares for others. Gomez is a spokesperson for Borden Milk; her role as spokesperson for Borden Milk consists of appearing in advertisement campaigns and ads. Gomez also became the ambassador for UNICEF in 2009. Gomez works with C.A.N. Initiative which helps the world’s children. Gomez takes time out of her busy career to place others’ needs before Selena Gomez’s own needs.
In 2012, Selena Gomez was diagnosed with Lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, fatigue, facial swelling, and headaches. Lupus usually lasts up to two years. In the beginning of 2014, it was announced that Gomez was battling against Lupus. Although Selena Gomez was diagnosed with Lupus, she still chases her dreams and never

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