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Selena Gomez Reflects on Child Stardom Struggles

8/7/2025

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Selena Gomez opened up on the “Therapuss” podcast about her rocky start in Hollywood, revealing the struggles of her early Disney pilots before hitting it big with “Wizards of Waverly Place.” She candidly addressed the pressures of child stardom, highlighting the vital need for balance and a sense of normalcy amidst relentless media attention.

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Selena Gomez opened up on the “Therapuss” podcast about her rocky start in Hollywood, revealing the struggles of her early Disney pilots before hitting it big with “Wizards of Waverly Place.” She candidly addressed the pressures of child stardom, highlighting the vital need for balance and a sense of normalcy amidst relentless media attention.