Child Actors Turned Singers: Selena Gomez
Before Selena Gomez earned the scorn of millions of girls for routinely sucking face with Justin Bieber, she earned her celebrity stripes with bestie Demi Lovato on 'Barney & Friends' and starred on the Disney series 'Wizards of Waverly Place.'
Her singing career has included four No. 1 dance hits and contributions to several movie soundtracks, but she's still got the acting bug -- Gomez stars in the upcoming 'Spring Breakers' and has other film projects in the works as well.
Watch Selena Gomez Audition for 'Wizards of Waverly Place'