Selena Gomez Sued Over Wondermind Investor Fraud Claims

Selena Gomez has been sued by investors in Wondermind, the mental health platform she founded with her mother. The suit alleges she failed to take an active role in the company as promised and claims the venture, which attracted more than $1 million, quietly collapsed. The lawsuit was reported on August 14, 2026.

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Selena Gomez Is Sued for Defrauding Investors in Mental Health Site

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Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

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NYT Published 14 August 2026

Selena Gomez Is Sued for Defrauding Investors in Mental Health Site

The actor, singer and beauty mogul founded Wondermind, a mental health platform, with her mother. Investors put in more than $1 million in the venture, which “quietly collapsed,” the suit said.

BBC Published 14 August 2026

Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company

Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

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