Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Selena Gomez

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How Selena Gomez built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and businesswoman. She started as a child actress on Barney & Friends and gained prominence as Alex Russo on Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. Gomez signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and formed Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums: Kiss & Tell, A Year Without Rain, and When the Sun Goes Down.

2002: Beginning of Acting Career with Barney & Friends

In 2002, Selena Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends, portraying the character Gianna.

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2002: Acting Career Begins with Barney & Friends

In 2002, Selena Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends.

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2002: Influence on Revival

Selena Gomez's second album, Revival, was mainly inspired by Christina Aguilera's album Stripped from 2002, as well as Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.

2003: Bit Part Role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

In 2003, while working on Barney & Friends, Selena Gomez had a bit part role in the film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over.

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2004: Departure from Barney & Friends

In 2004, Selena Gomez's tenure on Barney & Friends concluded after appearing in thirteen episodes because producers thought she was too old for the show.

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2005: Role in Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire

In 2005, Selena Gomez had a role in the made-for-television film Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire while also working on Barney & Friends.

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2006: Appearance in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

In 2006, Selena Gomez appeared in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

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2007: Appearances in Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place

In 2007, Selena Gomez appeared in Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place.

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2007: Leading Role in Wizards of Waverly Place

In 2007, Selena Gomez landed the leading role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, marking a significant step in her career as a teen idol.

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2007: Recurring Role on Hannah Montana and Move to Los Angeles

In 2007, Selena Gomez was given a recurring role on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana as pop star Mikayla and moved to Los Angeles with her mother after landing the lead role in Wizards of Waverly Place.

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October 2008: Participation in St. Jude's "Runway For Life" and Named UNICEF Spokesperson

In October 2008, Selena Gomez participated in St. Jude's Children's Hospital's "Runway For Life", and she was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, which encouraged children to raise money on Halloween for children around the world.

2008: Appearance in Another Cinderella Story

In 2008, Selena Gomez appeared in Another Cinderella Story.

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2008: Fundraising for UNICEF

In 2008, Selena Gomez raised over $700,000 for the UNICEF Trick-or-Treat campaign.

2008: Signing with Hollywood Records

In 2008, Selena Gomez signed with Hollywood Records, marking the beginning of her music career.

2008: Involvement in UR Votes Count Campaign

In 2008, Selena Gomez was involved in the UR Votes Count campaign, which encouraged teenagers to learn more about the 2008 presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain.

2008: Voice Acting in Horton Hears a Who!

In 2008, while working on the second season of Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena Gomez voiced Helga in the animated film Horton Hears a Who!

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June 2009: Premiere of Princess Protection Program

In June 2009, Selena Gomez, along with Demi Lovato, starred in the Disney Channel film Princess Protection Program, which premiered to 8.5 million viewers. They also recorded the song "One and the Same" for the film's soundtrack.

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August 2009: Youngest UNICEF Ambassador

In August 2009, Selena Gomez, then 17 years old, became the youngest UNICEF ambassador.

September 2009: Release of Kiss & Tell Album

In September 2009, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their debut album, Kiss & Tell, which debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the U.S.

September 2009: UNICEF Field Mission to Ghana

In September 2009, Selena Gomez traveled to Ghana for one week in her first official field mission as a UNICEF ambassador. She witnessed the conditions of vulnerable children lacking necessities such as clean water, nourishment, education and healthcare.

2009: Involvement in "Disney's Friends for Change"

From 2009 to 2012, Selena Gomez was involved in "Disney's Friends for Change", an organization that promoted environmentally-friendly behavior, and appeared in its public service announcements. She also recorded the charity single "Send It On" with other Disney stars, donating proceeds to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.

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2009: Debut Album Release: Kiss & Tell

In 2009, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their debut album, Kiss & Tell.

2009: Appearance in Princess Protection Program

In 2009, Selena Gomez appeared in Princess Protection Program.

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2009: Ambassador of DoSomething and Involvement with RAISE Hope For Congo

In 2009, Selena Gomez became the ambassador of DoSomething and also became involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, raising funds to address conflict minerals and violence against women and girls in the Congo.

2009: Spokesperson for UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat Campaign

In 2009, Selena Gomez was named spokesperson for UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign for the second year in a row, with a goal to raise US$1 million. She participated in auctions and webcasts to support the campaign.

2009: Sears campaign and Borden Milk spokesperson

In 2009, Selena Gomez was part of Sears's back-to-school fashion campaign, hosted the "Sears Arrive Air Band Casting Call", and became the spokesperson for Borden Milk, starring in print and television ads.

2009: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Since 2009, Selena Gomez has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

2010: Release of A Year Without Rain

In 2010, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second album, A Year Without Rain.

2010: Appearance in Ramona and Beezus

In 2010, Selena Gomez appeared in Ramona and Beezus.

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2010: Release of the Dream Out Loud collection

In 2010, Selena Gomez released the Dream Out Loud fashion collection, featuring bohemian dresses, floral tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, scarves, and hats made from recycled or eco-friendly materials, in collaboration with designers Tony Melillo and Sandra Campos.

2010: UNICEF Spokesperson and Benefit Concert

In 2010, Selena Gomez returned as the UNICEF spokesperson for the 60th anniversary of the Trick-or-Treat campaign. She and the Scene held a benefit concert, donating all proceeds to the campaign, and raised $4 million with Gomez's help.

2010: Starring in Ramona and Beezus and Release of A Year Without Rain

In 2010, Selena Gomez starred alongside Joey King in Ramona and Beezus and Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second studio album A Year Without Rain.

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2010: Charity Concerts for UNICEF

In 2010, Selena Gomez started organizing charity concerts to benefit UNICEF, raising funds to provide children with essential resources like therapeutic foods, medicines, clean water, education, and immunization.

February 2011: Visit to Chile with UNICEF

In February 2011, Selena Gomez traveled to Chile with UNICEF to meet with families supported by the "Programa Puente", which helped families understand and develop skills related to early childhood education and development.

July 14, 2011: Signing fragrance license agreement with Adrenalina

On July 14, 2011, Selena Gomez signed a license agreement with Adrenalina to develop, manufacture, and distribute her own fragrance.

2011: Begins Streak of Top 40 Hits

From 2011, Selena Gomez achieved a streak of 16 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the longest active run of any artist according to Billboard.

2011: When the Sun Goes Down Album Release

In 2011, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their third album, When the Sun Goes Down.

2011: Release of When the Sun Goes Down Album

In 2011, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their third and final studio album, When the Sun Goes Down.

2011: Appearance in The Muppets

In 2011, Selena Gomez appeared in The Muppets.

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2011: Starring in Monte Carlo

In 2011, Selena Gomez starred in the comedy film Monte Carlo, and hosted the MuchMusic Video Awards in June and the MTV Europe Music Awards in November.

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January 2012: Hiatus from Music and Wizards of Waverly Place Finale

In January 2012, Selena Gomez confirmed she would be taking a break from music, placing Selena Gomez & the Scene on hiatus, which eventually led to a permanent split and Wizards of Waverly Place officially ended its run on the Disney Channel after four seasons.

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April 2012: Advocacy for UNICEF's "Sound the Alarm" Campaign

In April 2012, Selena Gomez advocated for the global "Sound the Alarm" campaign on and Twitter, encouraging young people to donate to prevent the death of children from malnutrition in West and Central Africa.

April 2012: Named Ambassador to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation

In April 2012, Selena Gomez was named ambassador to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

May 2012: Release of Selena Gomez fragrance

In May 2012, Selena Gomez's first fragrance was released under the license agreement with Adrenalina.

2012: Appearances in Spring Breakers and Hotel Transylvania

In 2012, Selena Gomez appeared in Spring Breakers and Hotel Transylvania.

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2012: Starring in Spring Breakers

In 2012, Selena Gomez starred in the exploitation film Spring Breakers, which premiered in September at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.

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2012: Premiere of Hotel Transylvania

In 2012, Selena Gomez voiced Mavis Dracula in "Hotel Transylvania", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and was released in theaters the same month. The film was a commercial success, grossing US$358 million worldwide.

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2012: End of Wizards of Waverly Place

In 2012, Wizards of Waverly Place officially ended its run on the Disney Channel after four seasons.

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April 2013: Release of "Come & Get It"

In April 2013, Selena Gomez released "Come & Get It" as the lead single from her solo debut album. The song became Gomez's first top-ten entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching number six, and also reached the top-ten in Canada and the U.K.

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August 2013: Start of Stars Dance Tour

In August 2013, Selena Gomez embarked on her Stars Dance Tour, performing in North America and Europe.

December 2013: Cancellation of Stars Dance Tour and Hiatus

In December 2013, Selena Gomez canceled the Australian and Asian legs of her Stars Dance Tour, citing a need to take a hiatus and spend time with her family.

2013: Spokesperson and partner for Neo by Adidas

From 2013 to 2015, Selena Gomez was a spokesperson and partner for Neo by Adidas.

2013: Appearances in Girl Rising and The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

In 2013, Selena Gomez appeared in Girl Rising and The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex.

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2013: Charity Concerts for UNICEF

In 2013, Selena Gomez organized charity concerts to benefit UNICEF, raising funds to provide children with essential resources like therapeutic foods, medicines, clean water, education, and immunization.

2013: Narration for Girl Rising

In 2013, Selena Gomez provided the narration for "Girl Rising", a CNN documentary film focusing on the power of female education.

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2013: Stars Dance Album Release

In 2013, Selena Gomez released her EDM-infused debut solo album, Stars Dance, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 and featured the international top-ten single "Come & Get It".

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2013: Release of Vivamore fragrance and Nicole by OPI collection

In 2013, Selena Gomez released her second fragrance, Vivamore by Selena Gomez, and created her own collection of nail polish colors for Nicole by OPI.

2013: Starring in Getaway and Executive Producer for Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

In 2013, Selena Gomez starred in the action thriller "Getaway" and served as executive producer and starred in the television special "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex" on the Disney Channel. "Getaway" was a critical and commercial failure.

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2013: Influence on Stars Dance

In 2013, Selena Gomez's debut solo album Stars Dance was prominently influenced by Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, and EDM producer Skrillex.

April 2014: Firing of Managers

In April 2014, Selena Gomez fired her mother and stepfather as her managers and signed with WMA and Brillstein companies.

November 2014: Release of "The Heart Wants What It Wants" and Greatest Hits Album

In November 2014, Selena Gomez surprise-released her new single "The Heart Wants What It Wants", and released her first greatest hits album, "For You".

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December 2014: Signing with Interscope Records

In December 2014, Selena Gomez officially parted ways with Hollywood Records and later signed with Interscope Records.

2014: End of Dream Out Loud partnership with Kmart

From 2010 to 2014, Selena Gomez partnered with retailer Kmart to release the Dream Out Loud clothing line, concluding the partnership in 2014.

2014: Appearance in Rudderless

In 2014, Selena Gomez appeared in Rudderless.

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2014: Visit to Nepal with UNICEF

In 2014, Selena Gomez visited Nepal to raise awareness for children in need as a UNICEF ambassador.

February 2015: Release of "I Want You to Know"

In February 2015, Selena Gomez collaborated with German DJ Zedd on "I Want You to Know", which debuted at number-seventeen in the U.S.

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October 2015: Release of Revival

In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival. The album debuted at number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 117,000 album units, and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

2015: No new album since 2015

In 2015, Selena Gomez had not released a new album.

2015: Cameo Appearance in The Big Short

In 2015, Selena Gomez made a cameo appearance in Adam McKay's film The Big Short.

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2015: Release of Revival Album

In 2015, Selena Gomez moved to Interscope Records and released the electropop album Revival, which was supported by the top-ten singles "Good for You", "Same Old Love", and "Hands to Myself".

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2015: Last Album Before Spotify Record

In 2015, Selena Gomez released an album, her last one before achieving the title of Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2018.

2015: Endorsement deal with Pantene

In 2015, Selena Gomez signed a $3 million endorsement deal with Pantene.

2015: Billboard Women in Music Chart-Topper Award

In 2015, Selena Gomez was honored with the Chart-Topper Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.

January 2016: Premiere of The Fundamentals of Caring and Saturday Night Live Performance

In January 2016, Selena Gomez starred in "The Fundamentals of Caring", which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and performed as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live".

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May 2016: Revival Tour Launch

In May 2016, Selena Gomez embarked on her worldwide Revival Tour, aiming for a focus solely on her as an artist and with less choreography than her previous tour.

June 2016: Support for LGBTQ community

In June 2016, Selena Gomez joined numerous celebrities to write a "love letter" during pride month as part of Billboard's 30 Days of Pride. She also collaborated with 23 other artists for the charity single "Hands", a tribute for the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, to raise funds for Equality Florida's Pulse Victims Fund, GLAAD, and the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida.

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August 2016: Cancellation of Revival Tour

In August 2016, Selena Gomez canceled the European and South America legs of her Revival Tour due to anxiety, panic attacks, and depression caused by her lupus.

2016: Appearances in The Fundamentals of Caring and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared in The Fundamentals of Caring and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.

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2016: Fashion campaigns and Coca-Cola partnership

In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared in a fashion campaign for Louis Vuitton and in ads for Coca-Cola's "Share a Coke" campaign, with lyrics from her songs featured on Coca-Cola packaging nationwide.

2016: YouTube Record with Blackpink

In 2016, Selena Gomez broke the record with the song "Ice Cream" with Blackpink as the third-highest 24-hour debut for a music video on YouTube at the time, with over 79 million views, and the highest for female artist and female collaboration.

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2016: Starring in The Fundamentals of Caring

In 2016, Selena Gomez starred in the film The Fundamentals of Caring.

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2016: Feature on Charlie Puth's "We Don't Talk Anymore"

In 2016, Selena Gomez was featured on Charlie Puth's single, "We Don't Talk Anymore", which became an international success. In the same year, she also had a supporting role in "In Dubious Battle" and guest starred in "Inside Amy Schumer".

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2016: Most-Viewed Music Video Published on YouTube

In 2016, Selena Gomez's music video "We Don't Talk Anymore" with Charlie Puth became the most-viewed music video published on YouTube.

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February 2017: Release of "It Ain't Me"

In February 2017, Selena Gomez and the Norwegian DJ Kygo released a single together, "It Ain't Me". The collaboration reached top ten of most major music charts worldwide, including the U.S. and the U.K.

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March 2017: Premiere of Thirteen Reasons Why

In March 2017, Selena Gomez served as executive producer for the series adaptation of the novel "Thirteen Reasons Why" which premiered on Netflix. The series drew backlash from mental health charities over "dangerous content".

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May 2017: Song Sales in the United States

As of May 2017, Selena Gomez has sold 24.3 million songs in the United States.

May 2017: Release of "Bad Liar"

In May 2017, Selena Gomez released the single "Bad Liar" accompanied by a vertical music video exclusive to Spotify. The song was critically acclaimed, with Billboard naming it the best song of 2017.

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October 2017: Release of "Wolves"

In October 2017, Selena Gomez and Marshmello released the single "Wolves". The song achieved commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries.

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2017: Production of 13 Reasons Why

From 2017, Selena Gomez produced the series 13 Reasons Why.

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2017: Repeal of North Carolina's bathroom law

In 2016, Selena Gomez donated proceeds of her Revival Tour concert in North Carolina to fight the state's recent legislation known as the "bathroom law," which was repealed in 2017.

2017: Billboard Woman of the Year

In 2017, Billboard named Selena Gomez the Woman of the Year.

2017: Executive Producer for 13 Reasons Why

In 2017, Selena Gomez became the executive producer for the television series 13 Reasons Why.

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2017: Collaboration with Coach and Puma

In 2017, Selena Gomez confirmed her collaboration with Coach, becoming the face of the brand and releasing the "Selena Grace" line of handbags. She also signed a $30 million contract with Puma as brand ambassador, appearing in campaigns for the Phenom Lux sneakers and launching the SG x PUMA Strong Girl collection.

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2017: Partnership with Coach and Step Up activities

In 2017, Selena Gomez partnered with Coach and participated in activities with Step Up, an organization supporting girls in under-resourced communities by attending events and gifting Coach bags to girls in Los Angeles high schools.

2017: Approached About Living Undocumented Project

In 2017, Selena Gomez was approached about the project that would become the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented, which ultimately led to her involvement as an executive producer.

2017: Third Most Streamed Female Artist on Spotify

In 2017, Selena Gomez was the third most streamed female artist on Spotify.

2017: Reference to Shakira's album

In 2017, Shakira released the album El Dorado. In 2021 Selena Gomez released Revelacion which had the largest sales week for a Latin album by a woman at the time, since Shakira's El Dorado in 2017.

2017: Time Honors Gomez

In 2017, Time honored Selena Gomez as one of the "women who are changing the world" on its First Women Leaders list.

May 2018: Release of "Back to You"

In May 2018, Selena Gomez released the single "Back to You", which was featured on the 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Soundtrack. The song achieved top-ten positions in various European countries and top-twenty in the U.S. and the U.K.

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November 2018: Spotify's Most-Streamed Artist

In November 2018, Selena Gomez became the second woman to become Spotify's most-streamed artist, with 46 million monthly listeners.

November 2018: Gomez Becomes Spotify's Most-Streamed Artist

In November 2018, Selena Gomez surpassed Drake to become Spotify's most-streamed artist with 46 million monthly listeners. This occurred despite not releasing a new album since 2015.

2018: Billboard's Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists

In 2018, Billboard included Selena Gomez in its list of Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists at number 31.

January 2019: Features on Julia Michaels's Single "Anxiety"

In January 2019, Selena Gomez was featured on Julia Michaels's single "Anxiety", adding to her list of collaborations and musical endeavors.

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October 1, 2019: Gomez's Op-Ed for Time

On October 1, 2019, Selena Gomez wrote an op-ed for Time, explaining her involvement as executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented after relating to the struggles of undocumented families.

October 2019: Release of Living Undocumented

In October 2019, Selena Gomez served as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented, which follows the lives of eight undocumented families in America. The series was critically acclaimed and nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award.

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October 23, 2019: Release of "Lose You to Love Me"

On October 23, 2019, Selena Gomez released "Lose You to Love Me" as the lead single from her third studio album. It became her first number-one song in the US and Canada.

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December 2019: Visit to Kenya with WE Charity

In December 2019, Selena Gomez traveled to Kenya with WE Charity to meet the local community and visit schools built by the organization, continuing her partnership with the charity.

2019: Billboard's 100 Most Successful Artists of the 2010s

In 2019, Billboard named Selena Gomez one of the 100 most successful artists of the 2010s, ranking her at number 38.

2019: Appearances in The Dead Don't Die and A Rainy Day in New York

In 2019, Selena Gomez appeared in The Dead Don't Die and A Rainy Day in New York.

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2019: Starring in The Dead Don't Die

In 2019, Selena Gomez starred in the film The Dead Don't Die.

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January 10, 2020: Release of Rare Album

On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album Rare, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200, becoming her third consecutive number-one album in the US.

January 2020: Voices Giraffe in Dolittle

In January 2020, Selena Gomez voiced a giraffe in the adventure film Dolittle, which received negative reviews and was a box office disappointment.

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February 2020: Release of "Feel Me"

In February 2020, Selena Gomez released the song "Feel Me", which was added to the setlist of her Revival Tour back in 2016. The release was due to high demand from fans.

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April 2020: Ownership and investment in Serendipity ice cream brand

In April 2020, Selena Gomez became an owner and investor of the ice cream brand Serendipity.

April 2020: Release of "Boyfriend" Deluxe Edition

In April 2020, Selena Gomez released the deluxe edition of her album Rare, featuring the single "Boyfriend".

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June 2020: Lending Instagram account to Alicia Garza for Black Lives Matter

In June 2020, Selena Gomez lent her Instagram account to Alicia Garza, co-creator of Black Lives Matter, to support the Black Lives Matter movement.

June 2020: Featured in "Past Life" Remix

In June 2020, Selena Gomez was featured in a remix of Trevor Daniel's song, "Past Life".

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June 2020: End of Thirteen Reasons Why

The series Thirteen Reasons Why ended after four seasons in June 2020.

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August 2020: Premiere of Selena + Chef

In August 2020, Selena Gomez hosted and executive produced the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef, which was initially implemented remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was well received by critics.

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September 2020: Release of The Broken Hearts Gallery

In September 2020, Selena Gomez executive produced The Broken Hearts Gallery, a romantic comedy film that was released to positive reviews.

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September 2020: Launch of Rare Beauty

In September 2020, Selena Gomez launched her own makeup and cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty, promoting inclusivity and mental health initiatives.

2020: Appearance in Selena + Chef

In 2020, Selena Gomez appeared in Selena + Chef.

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2020: Creation of the Rare Impact Fund and Selena + Chef debut

In 2020, Selena Gomez created the Rare Impact Fund by Rare Beauty, aiming to raise US$100 million over ten years for mental health resources for young people. Also in 2020, for each episode of her HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef (2020–2023), $10,000 was donated to the charity of the chef's choice.

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2020: Rare Beauty Foundation and Time 100

In 2020, Selena Gomez founded the cosmetic company Rare Beauty and non-profit Rare Impact Fund. She also appeared in the Time 100 list.

2020: Production of Selena + Chef and Living Undocumented

In 2020, Selena Gomez produced the series Selena + Chef and Living Undocumented.

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2020: Release of Rare Album

In 2020, Selena Gomez released the dance-pop-influenced Rare album, which contained her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Lose You to Love Me".

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2020: Forbes 30 Under 30 All-Star Alumni

In 2020, Selena Gomez was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list in its "All-Star Alumni" category, having previously been on the list in 2016.

March 2021: Release of Revelación EP

In March 2021, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelación. It debuted at number twenty-two in the US and topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.

May 2021: Participation in VAX Live concert

In May 2021, Selena Gomez participated in the VAX Live: The Concert to Reunite the World concert to promote the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.

June 2021: Signed UNICEF open letter urging G7 donations

In June 2021, Selena Gomez signed a UNICEF open letter urging the G7 nations to donate more coronavirus vaccines to the international COVAX initiative.

July 2021: Release of swimwear line with La'Mariette

In July 2021, Selena Gomez released a swimwear line with La'Mariette.

August 2021: Premiere of Only Murders in the Building

In August 2021, Selena Gomez starred in and executive produced the mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building, which premiered on Hulu and set a record as the most-watched comedy premiere in the platform's history.

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2021: Rolling Stone India Recognizes Gomez

In 2021, Rolling Stone India regarded Selena Gomez as one of the most influential pop culture icons of her time.

2021: Appearance in Only Murders in the Building

In 2021, Selena Gomez appeared in Only Murders in the Building.

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2021: Release of Revelación EP

In 2021, Selena Gomez released the Spanish EP Revelación, earning nominations at the Grammys and Latin Grammy Awards.

2021: Vulture Ranks Gomez

In 2021, Vulture ranked Selena Gomez third on its "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop" listicle, noting her effortless likability and successful music career as an adult.

2021: Donations from Selena + Chef and Cookware line with Our Place

In 2021, over the first two seasons of Selena + Chef, $360,000 was raised for nonprofit organizations. Also in 2021, Selena Gomez donated 10 percent of the net proceeds from her cookware line with Our Place to the Rare Impact Fund, focusing on mental health awareness.

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May 2022: MTV and Rare Impact Fund host Mental Health Youth Action Forum

In May 2022, MTV partnered with Selena Gomez and the Rare Impact Fund by Rare Beauty to host the Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House.

May 2022: Collaboration with Our Place on a cookware line

In May 2022, Selena Gomez collaborated with Our Place on a cookware line called the Summer Collection.

May 2022: Serendipity Brands donation to Rare Impact Fund

In May 2022, Serendipity Brands—which Selena Gomez is a co-owner and investor of—donated $1 from every ice cream pint and product sold to the Rare Impact Fund.

September 2022: End of Selena + Chef

In September 2022, Selena + Chef concluded after running for four seasons and receiving a nomination for Outstanding Culinary Series at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards.

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November 2022: Premiere and Release of Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

In November 2022, the documentary film "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me", directed by Alek Keshishian, premiered at AFI Fest and was subsequently released on Apple TV+ and in select theaters. The film received positive reviews for its transparency regarding mental health.

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December 2022: Donation to the 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation

In December 2022, Selena Gomez donated exclusive items to the 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation, which supports music education and talent development programs across the US.

2022: Most-Streamed Artist

As of 2022, Selena Gomez is one of the most-streamed artist of all time, amassing 45 billion streams globally.

2022: Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 List

From 2022 to 2024 consecutively, Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.

2022: Rare Beauty Liquid Blush Sales

In 2022, Rare Beauty sold US$70 million worth of liquid blush (over 3.1 million units).

2022: Final Hotel Transylvania film

In 2022, Selena Gomez completed her voice acting role as Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise.

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2022: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania Release and Other Projects

In 2022, Selena Gomez reprised her role as Mavis in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, released on Amazon Prime Video. She also collaborated with Coldplay on "Let Somebody Go" and hosted Saturday Night Live.

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2022: Number One Positive Influencer on Social Media

In 2022, Selena Gomez was named the number one positive influencer on social media.

2022: Release of Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

In 2022, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me was released.

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March 2023: Appearance in Apple TV+ Documentary Series Dear...

In March 2023, Selena Gomez appeared in the second-season finale of the Apple TV+ documentary television series "Dear..."

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May 2023: Food Network Orders New Projects

In May 2023, Food Network ordered two projects to be hosted by Selena Gomez, including Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays and Selena + Restaurant.

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June 2023: Second edition of cookware range with Our Place

In June 2023, Selena Gomez released a second edition of the cookware range in collaboration with Our Place.

July 2023: Earnings per sponsored Instagram post

As of July 2023, Selena Gomez earns $1.7 million per sponsored Instagram post.

August 2023: Album Sales in the US

As of August 2023, Selena Gomez has sold 3.6 million albums in the US, and shifted more than 11.5 million album-equivalent units.

August 25, 2023: Release of "Single Soon"

On August 25, 2023, Selena Gomez released the standalone single "Single Soon". The song reached the top-twenty of the Billboard Global 200, as well as in the US and Canada.

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December 2023: Attendance at Ramy Youssef's fundraiser for Gaza

In December 2023, Selena Gomez attended Ramy Youssef's fundraiser for Gaza.

2023: Selena + Chef ongoing

As of 2023, Selena Gomez continues to appear in Selena + Chef.

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2023: Sephora and Gomez donation to Rare Impact Fund

From 2023 to 2024, Selena Gomez and Sephora donate all 100 percent of global Rare Beauty sales to the Rare Impact Fund in honor of World Mental Health Day.

2023: Rare Beauty Top Brand on TikTok and Instagram

In 2023, Rare Beauty emerged as the top index brand on TikTok and Instagram, achieving a combined media impact value of US$313,198,657 on these platforms, with estimated revenue reaching US$300 million.

2023: End of Selena + Chef

In 2023, Selena + Chef ended production.

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2023: Participation in Los Angeles Pride Parade

In 2023, Selena Gomez and her cosmetics brand Rare Beauty, participated in the 53rd annual Los Angeles Pride Parade, as well as her Rare Impact Fund has been donating funds since the foundation for The Trevor Project and in 2023 for Trans Lifeline who focus on LGBTQ+ youth.

2023: Success of "Calm Down" Remix

In 2023, Selena Gomez was featured on the remix of Rema's song "Calm Down". The remix became an international success, reaching number three on the Billboard Global 200 and becoming Gomez's ninth top-ten hit in the US. It also topped various charts and achieved significant milestones, including being the second best-selling song globally in 2023 according to the IFPI.

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January 2024: Statements on Music Career

In January 2024, Selena Gomez expressed a preference for acting over music, suggesting she only has "one more album in me". She clarified her statements later, indicating that "music isn't going away."

April 2024: Speaker at Time 100 Summit

In April 2024, Selena Gomez participated as one of the speakers at the Time 100 Summit, discussing mental health protection and social media.

May 1, 2024: Rare Beauty Summit for mental health awareness

On May 1, 2024, Selena Gomez held a special event dedicated to mental health awareness called the Rare Beauty Summit, where she also offered resources to solve mental health problems, the U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy joined her at this event.

May 2024: Rare Beauty Brand Value

In May 2024, Rare Beauty was valued at $2 billion, becoming one of the best-selling brands at Sephora and the fastest-growing celebrity beauty brand on social media.

May 2024: Premiere of Selena + Restaurant

In May 2024, Selena + Restaurant, an interactive cooking series co-hosted by Selena Gomez and Raquelle Stevens, premiered.

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August 2024: Only Murders in the Building Remains Most-Watched Comedy

As of August 2024, Only Murders in the Building is the most-watched original comedy series on Hulu, highlighting its sustained success and popularity.

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September 2024: Rare Impact Fund raises over $16 million

As of September 2024, the Rare Impact Fund has raised over $16 million since 2020, and distributed grants to support 26 mental health-focused organizations across five continents.

September 2024: Gomez Becomes a Billionaire

In September 2024, Selena Gomez was reported to have become a billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion, largely attributed to Rare Beauty.

October 29, 2024: Premiere of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

On October 29, 2024, Selena Gomez reprised her role as Alex Russo in the premiere of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" on Disney Channel and Disney+. She also served as an executive producer for the series.

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2024: Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 List

From 2022 to 2024 consecutively, Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.

2024: Appearances in Emilia Pérez and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

In 2024, Selena Gomez appeared in Emilia Pérez and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

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2024: Starring in Emilia Pérez

In 2024, Selena Gomez starred in the film Emilia Pérez.

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2024: Rare Beauty Valuation and Order of Arts and Letters

In 2024, Selena Gomez's cosmetic company Rare Beauty was valued at $2 billion and she was made a member of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Government of France.

2024: Rare Beauty named Time's most influential company

Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez's makeup and cosmetics brand, was named as Time's most influential company of 2024.

January 2025: Donations and volunteering during 2025 Southern California wildfires

In January 2025, Selena Gomez volunteered to help distribute basic necessities to those displaced by the 2025 Southern California wildfires. Additionally, Rare Beauty and Gomez made donations to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and World Central Kitchen, and all proceeds from sales of Rare products during the anniversary of her album Rare were donated to fight the wildfires.

February 2025: Preview of "Talk" collaboration in Apple advertisement

In February 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's collaboration "Talk" was previewed as the soundtrack to an Apple advertisement for the IPhone 16e.

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March 21, 2025: Release of I Said I Love You First

On March 21, 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco released their collaborative album, and her fourth studio album, titled "I Said I Love You First". The album received mixed to positive reviews and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

2025: Appearance in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

In 2025, Selena Gomez continues to appear in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

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2025: Release of I Said I Love You First Album

In 2025, Selena Gomez released her fourth studio album I Said I Love You First, a collaborative project with Benny Blanco.