Investors sue Selena Gomez for alleged fraud over mental-health start-up

On Thursday, a group of investors filed a lawsuit against Selena Gomez alleging that she committed fraud by failing to fulfill her promises regarding her mental health start-up, Wondermind Global. The plaintiffs invested a combined total of nearly $1.2 million in the company, which was established in 2021 with the aim of promoting users' "mental fitness."

According to the lawsuit filed in a federal court in Delaware, the investors were led to believe that Gomez, a renowned celebrity with over 500 million social media followers, would play an active role in building the company as its head of marketing. However, they claim that Gomez, along with other leaders of the company, did not deliver on their commitments, including the development of a mobile app.

The plaintiffs assert that Gomez made it appear as though she had signed a contract obligating her to perform her duties, yet she subsequently disregarded it. They argue that the company never materialized into a legitimate or profitable enterprise, and that it failed to meet even the most basic obligations, such as timely payment of its employees and vendors.

A representative for Gomez has yet to provide a response to a request for comment on the matter. The lawsuit further alleges that the plaintiffs were unaware of the company's problems until an online news story detailing them emerged in September 2025. The plaintiffs are seeking to recover their investments and the costs associated with pursuing legal action.