Selena Gomez never minded being mistaken for Alex Russo

Selena Gomez never minded being mistaken for Alex Russo.

The 32-year-old actress role to fame as Alex on Disney Channel show 'Wizards of Waverly Place' - a part she played from 2007 to 2012 - and her younger fans have approached her in public thinking she is actually her magical alter ego.

Appearing on The Hollywood Reporter's 'Awards Chatter' podcast, she said: "We would do our tapings for Wizards in front of a live audience every Friday night.

"And that was the biggest high I could ever get. It was the coolest feeling to make a kid laugh uncontrollably because it's pure.

"I mean, I've had kids come up to me, and they only know me as Alex. You know? And they'll have full conversations like, 'Where's your wand?' "

While some performers might be frustrated by some fans not separating them from a famous role, Selena found it a profound experience.

She added: "I think that's probably a moment I'll never forget where I recognized we had this influence to make people and kids feel good."

Selena recently claimed that she will "never forget" the role 'Wizards of Waverly Place' played in her career.

The actress also revealed that she loved being involved with the new sequel series.

The brunette beauty told PEOPLE: "This is what gave me everything that I have today, and I'll never forget that this is where I started."