Selena Gomez took her place in the spotlight at a young age.

The series became one of the online grid’s most popular.

She formed the band Selena and the Scene with Hollywood Records and had Disney play her music.

Selena Gomez posing at screening

Eventually, she stepped away from Disney to find her own voice.

During her time at Disney, Gomez felt restricted.

She had to put on a front and constantly had eyes on her.

Selena Gomez posing at Golden Globes

in front of anyone," she explained toVanity Fair.

The hit was produced by Rock Mafia, whom Gomez knew for a while.

This song was key in figuring out her sound and her voice.

Selena Gomez at Rare Beauty event

It helped her determine where she wanted to go and what kind of music she wanted to create.

“When you hear it, it’s my song.

That was such a great moment for me .

There’s nothing that brings me more joy than to go back and visit that.”

Gomez found her sound and developed it.

She left The Scene in 2012 and went on to record four solo albums.

With each one, she sought to redefine herself and break away from her association with Disney.

“I’m not ashamed of it.

I don’t ever feel, even for five seconds, that I’m crazy.

The multi-talented star is currently working on music, which she described as happy.

She told Vanity Fair that she wants her music to make people smile.