Selena Gomez Says Wizards of Waverly Place 'Gave Me Everything I Have Today': 'I'll Never Forget Where I Started'

Selena Gomez reflects on her time on 'Wizards of Waverly Place'

Selena Gomez is opening up about her time on 'Wizards of Waverly Place', and how the show helped her become the person she is today. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gomez said that the show "gave me everything I have today".

Gomez played the role of Alex Russo on the Disney Channel show for four seasons

The show ran from 2007 to 2012, and followed the Russo family, a group of wizards who live in New York City. Gomez's character, Alex, was the middle child and the only girl in the family.

Gomez said that she learned a lot about herself during her time on the show. "I learned how to be a strong woman, and I learned how to stand up for what I believe in," she said. "I also learned how to be myself, and I think that's the most important thing."

Gomez says she'll never forget where she started

Gomez is now a successful singer, actress, and producer. She has released three studio albums, and she has starred in several movies and TV shows. But she says that she'll never forget where she started.

"Wizards of Waverly Place will always have a special place in my heart," she said. "It's the show that gave me everything I have today, and I'll never forget where I started."