Selena Gomez and her legal representatives issued a statement responding to a federal lawsuit filed alleging fraud related to her mental health startup, Wondermind. The company’s co-founder, Gomez’s mother Mandy Teefey, was also named as a defendant in the suit. Gomez’s attorney, Mathew S. Rosengart, rejected the claims as lacking merit both factually and legally, announcing plans to file a motion to dismiss what he described as baseless allegations.
According to reporting, the lawsuit contends that Wondermind’s leadership made false representations regarding the company’s trajectory and organizational structure. The company was established in 2021 with the stated mission of increasing accessibility to mental health resources. Investors alleged they collectively contributed approximately $1.2 million to the venture.
The filing claims that Gomez had executed a contract committing her to actively develop the company in a marketing leadership capacity, but subsequently failed to fulfill this obligation. The suit further alleges that purported partnerships with major financial institutions including Fidelity and J.P. Morgan, which were presented as a means for Wondermind to deliver mental health services to their employee bases, never materialized. Additional promised elements—including celebrity profiles, a specialized mobile application, and advertising partnerships—also did not come to fruition, according to the complaint.
The lawsuit states that Wondermind experienced a significant operational and financial deterioration that was not disclosed to investors. Investors claimed they learned of the company’s difficulties only after a 2025 media report detailed internal conflicts and the contentious departure of chief executive Daniella Pierson. Pierson responded through The New York Times, categorically denying allegations against her and expressing willingness to provide documentation and financial records supporting her position.
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