Challenges in the Life of Selena Gomez in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Selena Gomez. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and businesswoman. Starting as a child actress on Barney & Friends, she gained prominence as Alex Russo on Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. She signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and fronted the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three successful albums including Kiss & Tell and A Year Without Rain.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

2012: Lupus Diagnosis

Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus sometime between 2012 and early 2014.

December 2013: Cancellation of Stars Dance Tour

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.

January 2014: Rehab Stint at Dawn at The Meadows

In January 2014, it was reported that Selena Gomez had spent two weeks at Dawn at The Meadows, a treatment center in Wickenburg, Arizona, which specializes in treating addiction and trauma in young people. Her representative stated that she had spent time there "voluntarily [...] but not for substance abuse".

2015: Diagnosis of Lupus and Undergoing Chemotherapy

In 2015, Selena Gomez confirmed that she had been diagnosed with lupus and that after canceling the tour she entered rehab to undergo chemotherapy.

August 2016: Cancellation of European and South American Legs 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.

September 2017: Kidney Transplant Revelation

In September 2017, Selena Gomez revealed on Instagram that she had withdrawn from public events during the previous few months because she had received a kidney transplant from actress and friend Francia Raisa.

2018: Psychosis Episode

In November 2022, Selena Gomez revealed that she had an episode of psychosis in 2018.

April 2020: Bipolar Disorder Revelation

In April 2020, Selena Gomez revealed that she has bipolar disorder.

October 2022: COVID-19 Positive Test

In October 2022, Selena Gomez canceled an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon after testing positive for COVID-19.

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November 2022: Psychosis Episode Revelation

In November 2022, Selena Gomez revealed that she had an episode of psychosis in 2018.

September 2024: Inability to Have Children Naturally

In September 2024, Selena Gomez revealed her inability to have children naturally due to her health issues, and mentioned wanting to explore either surrogacy or adoption in the future.