Has Selena Gomez been on Barney?

Before she rose to fame as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena Gomez played Gianna on Barney & Friends from 2002 to 2004. Long before dominating the Disney Channel with Selena, Demi Lovato starred alongside her former bestie as Angela on the children’s series.

How long was Selena in Barney?

After joining the Barney cast for two seasons, Selena went on to join another iconic childhood franchise, the Disney Channel, and shot to stardom as the lead on Wizards of Waverly Place.

How did Selena Gomez get on Barney?

Her mother found an open casting call audition for Barney & Friends online. While excited, she spent her ninth birthday auditioning for the show. She sat in line (alongside her mother) with 1400 children before being picked as one of the cast members.

What season did Selena Gomez come out in Barney?

Gianna is a character who appeared in Seasons 7 and 8 of Barney & Friends. She was portrayed by Selena Gomez.

Why are Demi and Selena not friends?

The source added, “Selena has always tried to be nice to Demi, but over the last couple of years especially, the both of them have been through personal struggles. In the past, Demi felt like Selena wasn’t always there for her and that the friendship wasn’t reciprocated.”

Did anyone famous come from Barney?

Growing up on Barney & Friends! Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and more stars got their start on TV alongside the big purple dinosaur.