Singer and actress Selena Gomez is facing legal action over her mental health startup, Wondermind. The lawsuit alleges that she and her mother misled investors by securing their $1.2 million investment with false promises of active involvement and marketing.

The plaintiffs claim that despite initial enthusiasm, the company failed to deliver on its commitments without informing its investors about these issues for three years. According to the complaint, there were no partnerships as promised, initiatives never materialized, and an app was never built.

Gomez is accused of breaching a contract by failing to perform her obligations and misrepresenting the company's finances and her level of involvement. The lawsuit seeks to recover both investments and legal costs.

Launched in 2021 with the aim of providing daily mental health support, Wondermind’s failure has left investors questioning the future of such ventures. The news adds a shadow over celebrity-led startups that often promise much but deliver little.