Singer and actor Selena Gomez has been sued by investors who allege fraud over her mental health startup, Wondermind Global. The investors claim Gomez failed to fulfill her duties, including marketing and app development, despite their nearly $1.2 million investment.
The lawsuit highlights potential risks for celebrities involved in launching startups, particularly concerning their level of active participation and the fulfillment of business promises to investors.
Singer and actor Selena Gomez has been sued by investors who allege fraud over her mental health startup, Wondermind Global. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Delaware, claims Gomez and other company leaders failed to fulfill their duties related to building and promoting the startup, which was launched in 2021.
The plaintiffs invested nearly $1.2 million in Wondermind Global, which aimed to help users strengthen their "mental fitness." They assert that Gomez, who has a significant social media presence, was expected to be actively involved in marketing and company development, including the creation of a mobile app. The lawsuit states that Gomez "purported to sign a contract obligating her to perform and then ignored it," and that "there was no legitimate enterprise in the works."
According to the investors, the company also failed to meet basic obligations such as timely paying employees and vendors. The plaintiffs stated they became aware of the company's issues through an online news story in September 2025 and are now seeking to recover their investments and legal fees.