India, Oct. 11 -- It's been a whirlwind year for Selena Gomez. Between tying the knot with music producer Benny Blanco and saying goodbye to the show that launched her career, Wizards of Waverly Place, the 33-year-old is now opening up about the next big chapter: becoming a mom.

Gomez shared an emotional send-off for the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place sequel series on October 9. Posting a moment on her Instagram story where her character Alex Russo is revealed as the mother of Billie Russo, played by Janice LeAnn Brown, she wrote: "Alex Russo is a mommy. Hopefully one day that'll be me," accompanied by a wholesome emoji that perfectly captured her excitement.

Fans have long known that Selena has wanted to start a family. During a old cand...