Childhood and Education Journey of Selena Gomez in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Selena Gomez. From birth to education, explore key events.
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.
1995: Named after Selena Quintanilla
Selena Gomez was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who was murdered in 1995.
2005: Purity Ring
In 2005, at age 13, Selena Gomez wanted a purity ring, and her father had it blessed at church, using her as an example for other kids.
May 2010: High School Diploma
In May 2010, Selena Gomez earned her high-school diploma through homeschooling.
2010: Stopped wearing purity ring
In 2010, Selena Gomez stopped wearing the purity ring she got in 2005.
2012: Lupus Diagnosis
Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus sometime between 2012 and early 2014.
2013: Birth of Half-Sister Gracie Elliot Teefey
In 2013, Selena Gomez's mother and stepfather, Brian Teefey, had a daughter, Gracie Elliot Teefey, making Gracie her half-sister.
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".
April 2014: Firing of Management Team
In April 2014, Selena Gomez fired her mother and stepfather as her managers, who had served in those roles since her career at Disney. She then signed with the WMA and Brillstein companies to manage her career.
December 2014: Signing with Interscope Records
In December 2014, Selena Gomez officially parted ways with Hollywood Records and signed with Interscope Records.
2014: Listened to "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)"
In 2014, Selena Gomez said that she listened to "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" by Hillsong United before performing at the 2014 American Music Awards.
2014: Sale of Tarzana Mansion
In 2014, Selena Gomez sold her mansion in Tarzana, Los Angeles for $3.5 million.
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.
2015: Purchase of Fort Worth Mansion
In 2015, Selena Gomez purchased a mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, for $3.5 million.
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 other artists for the charity single "Hands," which was a tribute to 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.
2016: Hillsong Young & Free Concert Appearance
In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared at a Hillsong Young & Free concert in Los Angeles, leading worship by singing her song "Nobody".
2017: Faith and Relationship with God
In 2017, Selena Gomez said she did not like the term "religion" and that it sometimes "freaks her out", adding that she believes more in faith and a relationship with God.
2017: Initial Involvement with 'Living Undocumented'
In 2017, Selena Gomez was approached about the docuseries Living Undocumented. After viewing the footage, she decided to become involved as an executive producer, connecting with the themes of shame, uncertainty, fear, hope, and patriotism experienced by undocumented families.
October 2018: Sale of Fort Worth Mansion
In October 2018, Selena Gomez sold her mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, for $3.5 million, which she had purchased in 2015.
2018: Psychosis Episode
In November 2022, Selena Gomez revealed that she had an episode of psychosis in 2018.
October 1, 2019: Gomez's Op-Ed for Time
On October 1, 2019, Selena Gomez penned an op-ed for Time, explaining her involvement with the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented. She expressed a personal connection to the project, drawing from her family's experiences with immigration challenges.
April 2020: Ownership of Serendipity ice cream brand
In April 2020, Selena Gomez became an owner and investor of the ice cream brand Serendipity.
April 2020: Bipolar Disorder Revelation
In April 2020, Selena Gomez revealed that she has bipolar disorder.
September 2020: Release of The Broken Hearts Gallery
In September 2020, Selena Gomez executive produced the romantic comedy The Broken Hearts Gallery, which was released to positive reviews, showcasing her involvement in film production.
2020: Creation of the Rare Impact Fund and Selena + Chef
In 2020, Selena Gomez created the Rare Impact Fund by Rare Beauty, committing to raise US$100 million over ten years for mental health resources. Additionally, she launched the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef (2020–2023), which donated $10,000 per episode to the chef's chosen charity.
2020: Founding Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund
In 2020, Selena Gomez founded the cosmetic company Rare Beauty and its non-profit, the Rare Impact Fund.
2020: Move to Encino Mansion
In 2020, Selena Gomez moved to a $5 million mansion in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Encino, and in the same year, she sold her house in Studio City, Los Angeles for $2.3 million.
May 2021: Participation in VAX Live concert
In May 2021, Selena Gomez participated in the VAX Live: The Concert to Reunite the World concert, organized by Global Citizen to promote the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide through the COVAX program.
2021: Maintained Christian Faith
In 2021, Selena Gomez claimed to maintain her Christian faith and having read three times the book The Purpose Driven Life by Baptist Christian pastor Rick Warren.
2021: Rare Impact Fund and Selena+Chef donation
In 2021, over the first two seasons of the Selena + Chef show, $360,000 was raised for nonprofit organizations. Also Selena Gomez donated 10 percent of the net proceeds from her cookware line with Our Place to the Rare Impact Fund, which focuses on mental health awareness.
May 2022: Hosting Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House
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 in coordination with the Biden-Harris Administration.
May 2022: Serendipity Brands donation
In May 2022, Serendipity Brands donated $1 from every ice cream pint and product sold to the Rare Impact Fund.
June 2022: Response to Roe v. Wade overturning
In June 2022, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Selena Gomez stated she was "not happy" and that "men need to stand up and also speak against this issue. It's also the amount of women that are hurting."
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.
November 2022: Psychosis Episode Revelation
In November 2022, Selena Gomez revealed that she had an episode of psychosis in 2018.
December 2022: Donation to 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.
May 2023: Food Network Orders Two Gomez-Hosted Projects
In May 2023, Food Network announced that it had ordered two projects to be hosted by Selena Gomez. The projects were Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays and Selena + Restaurant.
October 2023: Signing Artist4Ceasefire letter
In October 2023, Selena Gomez signed an Artist4Ceasefire letter calling on President Joe Biden and Congress to demand an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. The letter emphasized the sanctity of all life and condemned the killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians.
December 2023: Attendance at Ramy Youssef's fundraiser for Gaza
In December 2023, Selena Gomez attended Ramy Youssef's fundraiser for Gaza, showing her support for humanitarian efforts in the region.
2023: 100% Global Rare Beauty Sales to Rare Impact Fund and ending of Selena + Chef
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. Also the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef ended.
2023: Participation in Los Angeles Pride Parade and donations
In 2023, Selena Gomez and Rare Beauty participated in the 53rd annual Los Angeles Pride Parade. Her Rare Impact Fund has been donating funds since its foundation for The Trevor Project and in 2023 for Trans Lifeline, both of which focus on LGBTQ+ youth.
January 2024: Gomez Discusses Future Musical Plans
In January 2024, Selena Gomez expressed a preference for acting over music and mentioned having "one more album in me". She initially felt too old for the pop-star life but later retracted this statement, affirming that "music isn't going away".
April 2024: Participation at the Time 100 Summit
In April 2024, Selena Gomez participated as a speaker at the Time 100 Summit, discussing important issues related to 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 and thanked Gomez for creating the Rare Impact Fund and for paving the way for self-acceptance, support, and healing.
May 2024: Premiere of Selena + Restaurant
In May 2024, Selena + Restaurant, an interactive cooking series co-hosted by Selena Gomez and Raquelle Stevens, premiered. Gomez also served as a producer for the program.
September 2024: Rare Impact Fund raising and grants
As of September 2024, the Rare Impact Fund had raised over $16 million since 2020 and distributed grants to support 26 mental health-focused organizations across five continents. This indicates the ongoing success of Gomez's initiative in supporting mental health resources for young people.
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.
September 2024: Selena Gomez becomes a billionaire
In September 2024, it was reported that Selena Gomez had become a billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion, largely attributed to Rare Beauty. At age 32, she had become "one of the country's youngest female self-made billionaires".
November 2024: SIBO Disclosure
In November 2024, Selena Gomez disclosed her suffering with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
December 11, 2024: Engagement Announcement
On December 11, 2024, Selena Gomez formally announced her engagement to Benny Blanco, following prior media speculation.
2024: Rare Beauty valued at $2 Billion
In 2024, Selena Gomez's cosmetic company Rare Beauty was valued at $2 billion.
January 2025: Volunteer work and donation for 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 made donations to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and World Central Kitchen, while all proceeds from sales of products during the pop-up of the fifth anniversary of the album Rare were also donated to fight the wildfires.
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