Selena Gomez Covers Seventeen Magazine, Talks Disney Days, Her Fans And 'Scaring' Guys

Selena Gomez: 'I Had Always Been The [Disney] Underdog'
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Selena Gomez has had a busy year. From headlining a world tour to starring alongside Ethan Hawke in thrillers like "Getaway," not only did the "Come and Get It" singer prove that she's the ultimate trifecta (she dances, sings and acts), but she's also a force to be reckoned with.

So it comes as no surprise that Sel-Go was ranked No. 1 of of Hollywood's most powerful girls 21 and under in Seventeen magazine's special 70th anniversary March issue. Looking relaxed and natural wearing a bright yellow crop top baring the word "DREAM," the cover girl opened up about feeling like the "underdog," her relationship with her fans and why guys might be intimidated by her.

Scroll down for highlights from her convo with Seventeen and photos. Pick up the March 2014 Power issue, which hits stands on Feb. 4, and head over to seventeen.com for more.

On turning insecurities into power:

“This year is when I really started feeling powerful. I had always been the underdog secretly. I was on Disney when it was Miley [Cyrus], the Jonas Brothers, and Demi [Lovato]. I questioned the way I looked, acted, sang, and wrote. Then I turned 20, went through a really bad breakup, and realized I needed to have 'Come & Get It' be amazing. I wanted it all to be me. I'm glad it's taken me this long to get where I am because now I am ready for it."

On her fans:

"I don't feel like I can do enough for my fans. I work a lot, I work hard, and I get tired. But when you walk onstage and see these people who wait hours outside just to see you, it's the greatest thing in the world.”

On why she might "scare" guys:

"I actually talked to Katy Perry about guys who are intimidated by strong girls. I haven't found someone yet who could understand my lifestyle, support it, love me through it, and not be threatened by it. It's hard. I do think I might scare some guys, because I'm like, 'I want to change the world! I have dreams! What do you want to do?' But I only know how to be me.”

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Singer/actress Selena Gomez arrives at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:(Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage))
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Singer/actress Selena Gomez arrives at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Singer/actress Selena Gomez arrives at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:Paul A. Hebert/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 31: Singer Selena Gomez arrives at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at Galen Center on March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for KCA) (credit:Getty)
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US singer Selena Gomez (C) performs with her band on stage during the MTV European Music Awards (EMA) at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on November 6, 2011. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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US actress and singer and MTV host Selena Gomez poses on the red carpet at the MTV European Music Awards (EMA) at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on November 6, 2011. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY (Photo credit should read PETER MUHLY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - NOVEMBER 05: MTV Europe Music Awards hostess Selena Gomez attends a MTV Europe Music Awards 2011 press conference at Odyssey Arena on November 5, 2011 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Singer/actress Selena Gomez attends The Fulfillment Fund's '2011 Stars Gala' held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 1, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - OCTOBER 10: Singer Selena Gomez arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures' 'The Thing' on October 10, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Singer/actress Selena Gomez attends the premiere of Lionsgate Films' 'Abduction' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on September 15, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28: Singer Justin Bieber (L) and singer/actress Selena Gomez arrive at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 22: Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez perform onstage during the 'Speak Now World Tour' at Madison Square Garden on November 22, 2011 in New York City. Taylor Swift wrapped up the North American leg of her SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR with two sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden this week. In 2011, the tour played to capacity crowds in stadiums and arenas over 98 shows in 17 countries spanning three continents, and will continue in 2012 with shows Australia and New Zealand. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 31: Actress Selena Gomez accepts the Favorite TV Actress award onstage at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at Galen Center on March 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actress Selena Gomez attends the Fifth Annual Women In Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party at Cecconi's Restaurant on February 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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