Let's give a big seventeen birthday cheer for Selena Gomez who turns 19 today! (Happy Birthday Sel!)

Who would have thought that our favourite sassy songstress used to be super shy at school and could never pluck up the courage to speak to her crushes?!

Selena dished (via contactmusic.com): "I never had guys in school – ever! It's a very awkward time in anyone's life. When it came to a crush, I never told him. You're not going to be able to find that self-confidence until you are OK with yourself."

We agree, even though it's hard to believe that you didn't have a guy?!

Well Selena, now you have Hollywood's most popular guy! We hope he managed to surprise you on your birthday!