Selena Gomez is asking a federal judge to throw out all claims against her in a lawsuit over Wondermind, arguing that investors are trying to hold the celebrity co-founder responsible for a company she says she never managed. In a filing submitted on 26 August in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, lawyers for the Only Murders in the Building star said Gomez was a minority investor, consultant and Chief Impact Officer, while her mother Mandy Teefey and entrepreneur Daniella Pierson ran Wondermind as co-CEOs and board members.
The filing comes after Wondermind SRS 44 LLC and Bespoke Wondermind SPV I LLC sued Wondermind Global, Gomez, Teefey and Pierson on 13 August over nearly $1.2 million invested in the mental health company. The investors allege they were sold on plans for a 'mental fitness' business, including an app, advertising deals, employer partnerships and significant involvement from Gomez, but say those plans did not materialise as expected.
Gomez Says She Never Managed Wondermind
Selena Gomez’s legal team clarifies her involvement in Wondermind:
— Selena Gomez News (@SELENAT0RSARMY) August 26, 2026
“Ms. Gomez agreed to support her mother Mandy Teefey, who co-founded Wondermind... Although she invested in and holds a minority stake in the Company, Ms. Gomez never agreed to and did not manage the Company.… pic.twitter.com/z5JkbqUm81
Gomez's lawyers say the complaint itself undercuts the case against her because it does not allege that she personally solicited the investors, made the key investment representations or controlled Wondermind's daily operations. Her filing says Teefey and Pierson countersigned the stock purchase agreements as co-CEOs, while Gomez was not listed as a board member or 'Key Employee'. It also says Gomez held an approximately 16% minority stake and was retained under a consulting agreement rather than placed in management.
The complaint contains 11 causes of action, while Gomez's filing says she is named in four and not in the primary securities fraud allegations. Her lawyers argue that investors instead relied on representations made about Gomez, including a claim attributed to Pierson that Gomez would not be a 'mere figurehead'. 'Plaintiffs never should have sued Ms. Gomez at all,' the filing states, arguing that no actionable false statement or omission is specifically attributed to her.
Investors Say Gomez's Fame Was Part of the Pitch
The investors allege Gomez's celebrity reach was central to Wondermind's appeal. Their case says they were told the Rare Beauty founder would be 'intimately involved' and help market the business to her huge social media audience, while Wondermind pursued products and partnerships intended to make the platform profitable. They also allege Gomez failed to fulfil obligations under a consulting arrangement and distanced herself from the company as its problems grew.
Wondermind was co-founded in 2021 by Gomez, Teefey and Pierson around the idea of making mental health resources more accessible through 'mental fitness'. Wondermind's website currently identifies Teefey as its co-founder and CEO and Gomez as a co-founder, while older company material also referred to Gomez as Chief Impact Officer. The site continues to host mental health articles, interviews and worksheets.
Gomez Wants the Claims Dismissed
“Today’s motion to dismiss demonstrates that plaintiffs never should have dragged Selena Gomez into this case as the claims against her are completely meritless if not frivolous. The notion that Selena engaged in ‘fraud’ or any other wrongdoing is absurd — and in addition to… pic.twitter.com/4pXU7FvaJP
— Selena Gomez Worldwide | Fan Account (@WorldwideSelG) August 26, 2026
Gomez's legal team is asking the court to dismiss all four claims against her with prejudice. Attorney Mathew Rosengart has called the notion that Gomez committed fraud 'absurd' and said her team is exploring possible sanctions over her inclusion in the lawsuit. No judge has yet ruled on the motion, and the allegations against Wondermind, Teefey and Pierson remain pending.
Gomez's filing says the investors do not allege that they ever spoke directly with her and do not identify a statement she personally made to them. Her lawyers also argue that the investors' meetings about the 2022 investment were with Pierson and that Gomez did not sign the stock purchase agreements. The investors can challenge those arguments as the Delaware case moves forward.
