Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Selena Gomez. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman. She started her career as a child actress on Barney & Friends before gaining prominence as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place. Gomez signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and fronted the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums.
2012: Lupus Diagnosis
Between 2012 and early 2014, Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus, marking the beginning of her journey with the autoimmune disease.
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December 2013: Tour Cancellation and Hiatus
In December 2013, Selena Gomez canceled the Australian and Asian legs of her Stars Dance Tour, announcing a hiatus to spend time with her family.
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2013: Starred in Getaway
In 2013, Selena Gomez starred alongside Ethan Hawke in the action thriller film Getaway, which was a critical and commercial failure.
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January 2014: Treatment Center Stay
In January 2014, it was reported that Selena Gomez had spent two weeks at a treatment center in Wickenburg, Arizona, to address addiction and trauma.
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2014: Lupus Diagnosis
Between 2012 and early 2014, Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus, marking the beginning of her journey with the autoimmune disease.
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2015: Lupus Diagnosis
In 2015, Selena Gomez confirmed her diagnosis with lupus and that after canceling the tour she entered rehab to undergo chemotherapy.
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August 2016: Revival Tour Cancelled
In August 2016, Selena Gomez canceled the European and South American legs of her Revival Tour due to anxiety, panic attacks, and depression caused by her lupus.
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September 2017: Revealed Kidney Transplant
In September 2017, Selena Gomez revealed on Instagram that she had withdrawn from public events during the previous few months because she had received a kidney transplant from actress and friend Francia Raisa due to her lupus diagnosis. An artery broke during the transplant, requiring emergency surgery.
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2017: Repeal of "Bathroom Law"
In 2017, the North Carolina "bathroom law", which Selena Gomez had donated proceeds from her Revival Tour concert to fight, was repealed.
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2018: Episode of Psychosis
In November 2022, Selena Gomez revealed that she had an episode of psychosis in 2018, further opening up about her mental health journey.
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January 2020: Voice role in 'Dolittle'
In January 2020, Selena Gomez voiced a giraffe in the adventure film Dolittle. The film received negative reviews and was a box office disappointment.
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April 2020: Revealed Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
In April 2020, Selena Gomez revealed that she has bipolar disorder, marking a significant moment in her openness about mental health.
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October 2022: Canceled Appearance Due to COVID-19
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: Revealed Episode of Psychosis
In November 2022, Selena Gomez revealed that she had experienced an episode of psychosis in 2018, further opening up about her mental health journey.
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November 2022: Premiere of Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
In November 2022, Selena Gomez's documentary film, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, premiered at AFI Fest and was released on Apple TV+. The film was praised for its transparency about mental health.
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October 2023: Issued a statement about the Israel-Hamas war
In October 2023, Selena Gomez and her cosmetics brand Rare Beauty issued a statement about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, donated funds to Magen David Adom in Israel, Palestinian Red Crescent Society, and UNICEF. Gomez also signed an Artist4Ceasefire letter.
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September 2024: Revealed 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.
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November 2024: Disclosed Suffering with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
In November 2024, Selena Gomez disclosed her suffering with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
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