History of Selena Gomez in Timeline
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.
1992: Resurgence of Woody Allen Allegations
In 1992, sexual abuse allegations against Woody Allen resurfaced, prompting Selena Gomez to donate over $1 million to the Time's Up initiative, exceeding her salary from the film A Rainy Day in New York.
1995: Selena Quintanilla's Death
In 1995, Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, after whom Selena Gomez was named, died.
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.
2002: Acting Career Begins with Barney & Friends
In 2002, Selena Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends.
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.
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.
2005: Purity Ring
In 2005, at age 13, Selena Gomez received a purity ring blessed by her father at the church.
2006: Appearance in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
In 2006, Selena Gomez appeared in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
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.
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.
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.
2008: Dating Nick Jonas
In 2008, Selena Gomez dated singer Nick Jonas and appeared in the music video for the Jonas Brothers' song "Burnin' Up".
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!
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.
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.
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.
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: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Since 2009, Selena Gomez has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
May 2010: High School Graduation
In May 2010, Selena Gomez earned her high-school diploma through homeschooling.
December 2010: Relationship with Justin Bieber
From December 2010, Selena Gomez began an on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Bieber.
2010: Release of A Year Without Rain
In 2010, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second album, A Year Without Rain.
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.
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.
2010: Stopped wearing purity ring
In 2010, Selena Gomez stopped wearing the purity ring she received in 2005.
2010: Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
Since 2010, a wax figure of Selena Gomez has been exhibited at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums, including locations in Hollywood and New York City.
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: 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.
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.
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: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List
In 2012, Billboard featured Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list for the third consecutive year.
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.
2012: End of Wizards of Waverly Place
In 2012, Wizards of Waverly Place officially ended its run on the Disney Channel after four seasons.
2012: Lupus Diagnosis
Sometime between 2012 and early 2014, Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus.
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.
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: 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.
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: 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".
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.
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.
2013: Birth of Half-Sister Gracie Elliot Teefey
In 2013, Selena Gomez's mother and her second husband, Brian Teefey, had a daughter, Gracie Elliot Teefey, making her Selena's half-sister.
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.
December 2014: Signing with Interscope Records
In December 2014, Selena Gomez officially parted ways with Hollywood Records and later signed with Interscope Records.
2014: Listened to Hillsong United before AMA
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.
2014: Lupus Diagnosis
Sometime between 2012 and early 2014, Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus.
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.
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: Justin Bieber's Inspiration
In 2015, Justin Bieber called Selena Gomez an inspiration and muse for his songwriting at the time; his album Purpose was inspired by her.
2015: Lupus Diagnosis
In 2015, Selena Gomez confirmed that she had been diagnosed with lupus and that she entered rehab to undergo chemotherapy after canceling the Stars Dance tour in 2013.
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.
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".
2015: Purchase of Fort Worth Mansion
In 2015, Selena Gomez purchased a mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, for $3.5 million.
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".
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.
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: 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".
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.
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.
2016: Starring in The Fundamentals of Caring
In 2016, Selena Gomez starred in the film The Fundamentals of Caring.
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".
2016: Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2016, Selena Gomez was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30.
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.
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.
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".
May 2017: Song Sales in the United States
As of May 2017, Selena Gomez has sold 24.3 million songs in the United States.
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.
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.
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.
2017: Views on Religion
In 2017, Selena Gomez expressed that she did not like the term "religion" and preferred to focus on faith and a personal relationship with God.
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: 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.
March 2018: End of Relationship with Justin Bieber
In March 2018, Selena Gomez ended her on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Bieber.
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.
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: Most Watched Streaming Series
"13 Reasons Why" was the most-watched original streaming series of 2018.
2018: Nomination for "It Ain't Me"
In 2018, "It Ain't Me" received nominations at major awards around the world, including Top Dance/Electronic Song at the Billboard Music Awards.
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.
2018: Attendance at We Day California
In 2018, Selena Gomez attended the We Day California youth empowerment event in Los Angeles and introduced Nellie Mainor, a young fan with a rare kidney disease.
2018: Psychosis episode
In 2018, Selena Gomez experienced an episode of psychosis.
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.
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.
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: "Bad Liar" Recognized as One of the Best Songs of the 2010s
In 2019, Rolling Stone ranked Selena Gomez's song "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its list of the best songs of the 2010s, recognizing its impact and quality.
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.
2019: Recipient of the McLean Award for mental health advocacy
In 2019, Selena Gomez received the McLean Award for mental health advocacy.
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.
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.
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".
April 2020: Bipolar Disorder Revelation
In April 2020, Selena Gomez revealed she has bipolar disorder.
June 2020: Featured in "Past Life" Remix
In June 2020, Selena Gomez was featured in a remix of Trevor Daniel's song, "Past Life".
June 2020: End of Thirteen Reasons Why
The series Thirteen Reasons Why ended after four seasons in June 2020.
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.
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: 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.
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: Real Estate Transactions in Los Angeles
In 2020, Selena Gomez moved to a $5 million mansion in Encino, Los Angeles and sold her house in Studio City, Los Angeles for $2.3 million.
2020: Production of Selena + Chef and Living Undocumented
In 2020, Selena Gomez produced the series Selena + Chef and Living Undocumented.
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".
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.
2021: Appearance in Only Murders in the Building
In 2021, Selena Gomez appeared in Only Murders in the Building.
2021: Christian Faith and Book Reading
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: 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.
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.
June 2022: Statement on Roe v. Wade being overturned
In June 2022, Selena Gomez stated she is "not happy" about Roe v. Wade being overturned and called for men to also speak against the issue.
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.
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 she had experienced an episode of psychosis in 2018.
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.
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: Billboard Ranking of 'Love You Like a Love Song'
In 2022, Billboard ranked Selena Gomez & the Scene's song "Love You like a Love Song" as the biggest song that peaked at number twenty-two.
2022: Rare Beauty Liquid Blush Sales
In 2022, Rare Beauty sold US$70 million worth of liquid blush (over 3.1 million units).
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.
2022: Honored with Mental Health Innovations Award
In 2022, Selena Gomez was honored with the first ever Mental Health Innovations Award for Excellence in Mental Health Advocacy by the Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab.
2022: Number One Positive Influencer on Social Media
In 2022, Selena Gomez was named the number one positive influencer on social media.
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.
June 2023: Relationship with Benny Blanco
As of June 2023, Selena Gomez is in a relationship with record producer Benny Blanco.
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.
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.
October 2023: Signing of Artist4Ceasefire letter
In October 2023, Selena Gomez signed an Artist4Ceasefire letter calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and condemning 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.
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: "Send It On" Listed Among Greatest Disney Songs
In 2023, Billboard included the song "Send It On", which Selena Gomez performed on, in their list of The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time.
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.
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.
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.
September 2024: Most-Followed Woman on Social Media
As of September 2024, Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman globally on social media, with over 690 million followers across various platforms.
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: Inability to have children naturally
In September 2024, Selena Gomez revealed her inability to have children naturally due to her health issues and expressed her desire to explore surrogacy or adoption.
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.
November 2024: SIBO Disclosure
In November 2024, Selena Gomez disclosed that she suffers from small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
December 11, 2024: Engagement announcement
On December 11, 2024, Selena Gomez formally announced her engagement to record producer Benny Blanco.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2025: Latin Women of the Year
In 2025, Selena Gomez was named Latin Women of the Year.
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