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, producer, and businesswoman. She started her career as a child actress on Barney & Friends and rose to prominence as Alex Russo in Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. In 2008, Gomez signed with Hollywood Records and formed Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three successful albums, including 'Kiss & Tell', 'A Year Without Rain', and 'When the Sun Goes Down'.

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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 the Stars Dance Tour's Australian and Asian legs

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 stay 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. Her representative stated it was "voluntarily" and "not for substance abuse".

2014: Lupus Diagnosis

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

2015: Diagnosis with Lupus

In 2015, Selena Gomez confirmed that she had been diagnosed with lupus and entered rehab to undergo chemotherapy after canceling the Stars Dance Tour in 2013.

August 2016: Cancellation of European and South America 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 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In September 2017, Selena Gomez revealed on Instagram that she had withdrawn from public events during the previous few months because she had received a kidney transplant from actress and friend Francia Raisa.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: Episode of psychosis

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

January 2020: Voice Acting in Dolittle

In January 2020, Selena Gomez voiced a giraffe in the film Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr. The movie was a box office failure and received negative reviews.

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April 2020: Bipolar Disorder Revelation

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

October 2022: COVID-19 diagnosis

In October 2022, Selena Gomez had to cancel her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon after testing positive for COVID-19.

November 2022: Psychosis revelation

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

November 2022: Premiere of Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me Documentary

In November 2022, Selena Gomez was the focus of the Alek Keshishian-directed documentary film, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. The film premiered at the AFI Fest in November 2022, and was released two days after on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters. It received positive critical reception for its mental health transparency, and was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Programming at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

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.