Five investors are suing Selena Gomez, alleging the well-known singer and actress neglected her responsibilities towards Wondermind Global, a mental health enterprise she co-founded. This lawsuit claims Gomez’s lack of involvement has contributed to the financial turmoil of the company.
Seeking Compensation
The lawsuit aims to recover approximately $1.2 million (£890,000) that the plaintiffs allege was invested into the business, along with additional costs and damages. The complainants, including Bausch + Lomb’s CEO Brent Saunders, are based in New York and Florida.
Allegations Against the Mental Health Platform
Founding Wondermind five years ago with her mother, Mandy Teefey, and business partner Daniella Pierson, Gomez ventured into this business citing her personal mental health struggles, particularly bipolar disorder. The platform sought to provide mental health resources through easily accessible digital content.
However, the investors argue that Wondermind’s leaders misrepresented the company’s progress, indicating that various advertising deals, celebrity features, and a mobile application were underway. Furthermore, the lawsuit claims Gomez agreed contractually to lead as head of marketing but failed to fulfil this role.
Operational Failures and Unveiled Secrets
The complainants state that Wondermind did not even fulfil fundamental obligations such as timely employee and vendor payments. They express disappointment over the failure of promised initiatives, including partnerships and an application.
According to the lawsuit, until a revealing article by The Cut in September 2025, the investors were unaware of the company’s internal challenges. The report purportedly highlighted Wondermind’s financial instability and lack of strategic planning for its future growth or achieving significant valuation milestones. Gomez remains listed as co-founder on the company’s website, with her mother now as CEO following Pierson’s departure.
Reporting based on coverage first published by bbc.co.uk.