- Investors claim that Wondermind was a sham in a federal lawsuit, citing a September 2025 report that revealed dysfunction among its founders.
- The September 2025 report indicated that Gomez had distanced herself from her mother and that Teefey was struggling with substance abuse.
- Teefey denied substance-abuse allegations, but staff accounts described her executive style, including frequently sleeping in her office and appearing intoxicated at work.
- Reports indicated that Teefey often watched sitcoms during work hours and left takeout boxes that drew flies in her office.
Investors are suing Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and business partner Daniella Pierson for fraud, alleging they misrepresented their mental health startup, Wondermind. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware federal court, claims the founders failed to deliver on commitments after receiving $1.2 million in funding.
According to the complaint, Gomez was marketed as a key figure in Wondermind, while Pierson was presented as a “$200 million executive” with numerous revenue-generating initiatives. However, the lawsuit asserts that “the partnerships did not exist. The initiatives never materialized. The app was never built,” and for three years, the founders did not inform investors about the company’s decline.
The lawsuit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages, highlighting that the founders allegedly had no plan for profitability. Pierson, who has a net worth of $220 million, stated she welcomes the opportunity to present evidence refuting the claims, asserting she has never misused investor funds.
The lawsuit also references a report detailing a fight between Pierson and Teefey that led to Pierson leaving the company in early 2023. Additionally, it mentions Gomez distancing herself from Teefey amid allegations of substance abuse, which Teefey has denied. Staff accounts describe her as frequently intoxicated at work, contributing to the company’s dysfunction.23
“The lawsuit cites a September 2025 report that detailed a fight between Pierson and Teefey leading to Pierson's departure in early 2023. Teefey denied substance-abuse allegations to TMZ, but staff accounts describe her sleeping in her office and appearing intoxicated at work.”
The Hollywood Reporter
