Selena Gomez sued by investors over Wondermind mental health startup
A lawsuit has been initiated by five investors, including Brent Saunders, the CEO of Bausch + Lomb, against Selena Gomez. They accuse her of fraud and breach of contract concerning Wondermind Global, a mental health venture she established with her mother, Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson. This legal action, brought forth by investors from New York and Florida, demands $1.2 million (£890,000) in investments, asserting that Gomez misled them about the company’s condition and neglected her marketing responsibilities, resulting in financial troubles. They claim that Wondermind failed to pay its employees and vendors promptly and remained quiet about its decline until a September 2025 report by The Cut exposed its lack of a future strategy. Gomez co-founded Wondermind five years ago and boasts over 500 million social media followers.
Key facts
- Five investors sued Selena Gomez over Wondermind Global, a mental health company.
- The lawsuit alleges fraud and breach of contract, seeking $1.2 million plus damages.
- Investors claim Gomez failed to actively build the brand as promised.
- Wondermind co-founded by Gomez, Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson.
- Investors include Brent Saunders, CEO of Bausch + Lomb, based in New York and Florida.
- Wondermind failed to meet basic obligations like paying employees and vendors.
- The investors learned of issues from an investigative report by The Cut in September 2025.
- Gomez is one of the most-followed women on social media with over 500 million followers.
Entities
Artists
- Selena Gomez
- Mandy Teefey
- Daniella Pierson
Institutions
- Wondermind Global
- Bausch + Lomb
- Rare Beauty
- The Cut
- BBC
Locations
- New York
- Florida