Being in the media spotlight isn't easy, especially when you're as famous as Selena Gomez. The 22-year-old singer and actress is admitting that she has a hard time dealing with fame.
During a recent interview with beauty blog Into the Gloss, Gomez opened up about working in the industry and explained why starring in "Wizards of Waverly Place" was an important part of her career.
"I was on Wizards of Waverly Place from when I was 14 until I was 18 or 19 and I thank god for that show - it gave me a legitimate family. The whole cast and crew were all there before anything started, they saw me at my best and at my worst, and could call me out on my s--t," she explained.
"People ask how I feel about having such a young fan base because of that show - I'm proud of it! Sure it put me in that box of being a Disney kid, but I wouldn't change that for the world."
Gomez said she views the last 12 months of her life as a vital growing period. The "Spring Breakers" actress spent three weeks in rehab in January and has been highly criticized for her on-and-off again relationship with singer Justin Bieber.
"It's been such a transitional year for me - I moved out of my parents' house this year and into my own place," she shared. "I also took my first break ever and have been using the time to really concentrate on what makes me happy. Sometimes, I'll be honest, I don't handle all of this as well as people think, so it's been important to really figure out what makes me feel grounded."
As always the singer remains grateful for all the opportunities she has been given and said she is proud to be a woman in the entertainment industry.
"When I was younger and running around all the time on tour, I don't think I took the time to notice how being a woman in my position is really a gift," Gomez continued. "I want to make sure I utilize all that power...All the stuff that I've been living [has] been beautiful and awkward and authentic."
