History of Selena Gomez in Timeline
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'.
1992: Resurgence of Sexual Abuse Allegation Against Woody Allen
In 1992, there was a sexual abuse allegation against Woody Allen which resurfaced, resulting in Selena Gomez donating over $1 million, exceeding her salary from the film A Rainy Day in New York, to the Time's Up initiative in 2019.
1995: Named after Selena Quintanilla
Selena Gomez was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who died in 1995.
2002: Inspiration from Christina Aguilera's Stripped album
In 2002, Christina Aguilera's Stripped album, Janet Jackson, and Britney Spears mainly inspired Selena Gomez's second album, Revival.
2002: Acting Career on Barney & Friends
In 2002, Selena Gomez began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends, portraying the character Gianna.
2003: Bit Part Role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
In 2003, 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 left Barney & Friends, after appearing in thirteen episodes, because the show's producers considered her too old for the series.
2005: Purity Ring
In 2005, at age 13, Selena Gomez wanted a purity ring, and her father went to the church and had it blessed.
2006: Appearance in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
In 2006, Selena Gomez appeared in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2007: Recurring Role on Hannah Montana
In 2007, Selena Gomez had a recurring role on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana as pop star Mikayla and she moved to Los Angeles.
2007: Leading Role in Wizards of Waverly Place
In 2007, Selena Gomez landed the leading role of Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, marking a significant step in her career as a teen idol.
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" in Beverly Hills, helping to raise over $1 million. That same month, she was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, encouraging children to raise money on Halloween.
2008: Appearance in Another Cinderella Story
In 2008, Selena Gomez appeared in Another Cinderella Story, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2008: Dating Nick Jonas
In 2008, Selena Gomez dated singer Nick Jonas and appeared in the music video for his band's song "Burnin' Up".
2008: Raised $700,000 for UNICEF
In 2008, Selena Gomez raised over $700,000 for UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign.
2008: Signing with Hollywood Records
In 2008, Selena Gomez signed with Hollywood Records, marking the beginning of her professional music career.
2008: Voice Role in Horton Hears a Who!
In 2008, Selena Gomez voiced Helga in the animated film Horton Hears a Who!, which became a commercial and critical success.
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 presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain.
June 2009: Princess Protection Program Premiere
In June 2009, Selena Gomez, along with Demi Lovato, starred in the Disney Channel film Princess Protection Program, which premiered with 8.5 million viewers. They also recorded the song "One and the Same" for the film's soundtrack.
August 2009: Became Youngest UNICEF Ambassador
In August 2009, Selena Gomez, at age 17, became the youngest UNICEF ambassador.
September 2009: Release of Kiss & Tell
In September 2009, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their debut studio album, Kiss & Tell, which debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the U.S.
2009: Involvement in "Disney's Friends for Change"
From 2009 to 2012, Selena Gomez was involved in "Disney's Friends for Change", promoting "environmentally-friendly behavior", and appeared in its public service announcements. Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers recorded the charity single "Send It On" whose proceeds were donated into the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.
2009: Appearance in Princess Protection Program
In 2009, Selena Gomez appeared in Princess Protection Program, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2009: Ambassador of DoSomething and Involvement with RAISE Hope For Congo
In 2009, Selena Gomez became the ambassador of DoSomething and was involved with the charity Island Dog. She also joined the charity RAISE Hope For Congo to raise funds for the war-torn African country and raise awareness of conflict minerals and sexual crimes committed against women and girls in the Congo.
2009: Debut Album with Selena Gomez & the Scene
In 2009, Selena Gomez formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene and released their debut album, Kiss & Tell.
2009: UNICEF Ambassador
In 2009, Selena Gomez has played an active role in advocating for the world's "most vulnerable children" by participating in several campaigns, events, and initiatives on behalf of the organization.
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 consecutive year. She participated in a celebrity auction and hosted a live web cast series on Facebook in support of the campaign. She hoped to raise US$1 million in 2009.
May 2010: High School Diploma
In May 2010, Selena Gomez earned her high-school diploma through homeschooling.
December 2010: Relationship with Justin Bieber
Starting in December 2010, Selena Gomez began an on-again, off-again relationship with Canadian singer Justin Bieber, which lasted until March 2018.
2010: Release of A Year Without Rain
In 2010, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second album, A Year Without Rain.
2010: Appearance in Ramona and Beezus
In 2010, Selena Gomez appeared in Ramona and Beezus, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2010: Charity Concerts for UNICEF
In 2010, Selena Gomez conducted and organized three charity concerts (2010–2013) to help UNICEF provide children around the world with life-saving therapeutic foods, medicines, clean water, education, and immunization.
2010: UNICEF Spokesperson for 60th Anniversary
In 2010, Selena Gomez returned as the UNICEF spokesperson for the 60th anniversary of the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. Gomez and the Scene held a benefit concert, donating all proceeds to the campaign. With Gomez's help, UNICEF raised $4 million.
2010: Ramona and Beezus and A Year Without Rain
In 2010, Selena Gomez starred in Ramona and Beezus, and Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second album A Year Without Rain, which debuted at number four on the U.S. Billboard 200.
2010: Stopped wearing the purity ring
In 2010, Selena Gomez stopped wearing the purity ring that she had worn since 2005.
2010: Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Debut
Since 2010, a wax figure of Selena Gomez has been exhibited at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums in multiple locations, with her wax figure being the first in Orlando.
February 2011: Visit to Chile with UNICEF
In February 2011, Selena Gomez traveled to Chile to meet with families of the UNICEF-supported "Programa Puente", which helped families understand and develop skills related to early childhood education and development.
July 14, 2011: 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: Start of Billboard Top 40 Streak
From 2011, Selena Gomez began a streak of 16 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the longest active run of any artist until 2018, according to Billboard.
2011: Release of When the Sun Goes Down
In 2011, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their third album, When the Sun Goes Down.
2011: Appearance in The Muppets
In 2011, Selena Gomez appeared in The Muppets, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2011: Starring in Monte Carlo, Hosting Awards Shows
In 2011, Selena Gomez starred in the comedy film Monte Carlo, and hosted the MuchMusic Video Awards and the MTV Europe Music Awards.
2011: Starring in Monte Carlo
In 2011, Selena Gomez starred in the film Monte Carlo.
January 2012: Hiatus from music
In January 2012, Selena Gomez confirmed that she would be taking a break from music, placing Selena Gomez & the Scene on hiatus, which eventually became a permanent split. Also in 2012, Wizards of Waverly Place officially ended its run on the Disney Channel.
April 2012: Advocacy for UNICEF's "Sound the Alarm" Campaign
In April 2012, Selena Gomez advocated for the global "Sound the Alarm" campaign on Facebook and Twitter. She recorded a public announcement encouraging young people to donate to prevent child malnutrition in the Sahel Region of West and Central Africa.
April 2012: Named Ambassador to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation
In April 2012, Selena Gomez was named ambassador to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. The year before, Gomez made an appearance at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia during a Ryan Seacrest Foundation broadcast from the hospital's multimedia center.
May 2012: Release of Selena Gomez perfume
In May 2012, Selena Gomez released her first perfume.
2012: Billboard 21 Under 21
In 2012, Billboard featured Selena Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list.
2012: Starring in Spring Breakers
In 2012, Selena Gomez starred in the exploitation film Spring Breakers, directed by Harmony Korine, which premiered at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.
2012: Voice role of Mavis in Hotel Transylvania
In 2012, Selena Gomez voiced Mavis Dracula in the animated film "Hotel Transylvania", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and was released in theaters the same month. The film became commercially successful, grossing US$358 million worldwide.
2012: End of Wizards of Waverly Place
In 2012, Wizards of Waverly Place ended its run on the Disney Channel after four seasons.
2012: Lupus Diagnosis
Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus sometime between 2012 and early 2014.
April 2013: Release of "Come & Get It"
In April 2013, Selena Gomez released "Come & Get It", which served as the lead single for her debut solo album and became her first top-ten entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching number six.
August 2013: Embarking on the Stars Dance Tour
In August 2013, Selena Gomez embarked on her Stars Dance Tour, performing in North America and Europe.
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.
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, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2013: Charity Concerts for UNICEF
In 2013, Selena Gomez conducted and organized three charity concerts (2010–2013) to help UNICEF provide children around the world with life-saving therapeutic foods, medicines, clean water, education, and immunization.
2013: Release of Stars Dance
In 2013, Selena Gomez released her EDM-infused debut solo album, Stars Dance, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200.
2013: Release of Vivamore fragrance and nail polish 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 the film Getaway and producing The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex
In 2013, Selena Gomez starred in the action thriller film "Getaway" and served as executive producer and starred in the television special "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex" on the Disney Channel. "Getaway" received a nomination for Worst Actress at the 34th Golden Raspberry Awards.
2013: Influence on Stars Dance album
In 2013, Selena Gomez's debut solo album Stars Dance was influenced by Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, and EDM producer Skrillex.
2013: Birth of Half-Sister
In 2013, Selena Gomez's mother and her second husband, Brian Teefey, had a daughter, Gracie Elliot Teefey, who is Selena's half-sister.
April 2014: Firing of Selena's Managers
In April 2014, Selena Gomez fired her mother and stepfather as her managers, who had served in those roles since her career at Disney, and signed with 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: Appearance in Rudderless
In 2014, Selena Gomez appeared in Rudderless, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2014: American Music Awards Performance
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: Mansion Sold in Tarzana, Los Angeles
In 2014, Selena Gomez sold her mansion in Tarzana, Los Angeles for $3.5 million.
2014: Lupus Diagnosis
Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus sometime between 2012 and early 2014.
February 2015: Collaboration with Zedd on "I Want You to Know"
In February 2015, Selena Gomez collaborated with German DJ Zedd on the song "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, which debuted at number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
2015: Justin Bieber's Inspiration
In 2015, Justin Bieber called Selena Gomez an inspiration and muse of his songwriting at the time, mentioning that his album Purpose was inspired by her, and he wrote songs about her.
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.
2015: Cameo appearance in The Big Short
In 2015, Selena Gomez made a cameo appearance in Adam McKay's film "The Big Short".
2015: Purchase of Mansion in Fort Worth, Texas
In 2015, Selena Gomez purchased a mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, for $3.5 million.
2015: Release of Revival
In 2015, Selena Gomez released her electropop album Revival through Interscope Records.
2015: $3 million endorsement deal with Pantene
In 2015, Selena Gomez signed a $3 million endorsement deal with Pantene.
2015: Billboard 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 at Sundance and performance on Saturday Night Live
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
In May 2016, Selena Gomez embarked on her worldwide Revival Tour, aiming for a focus on artistry with less choreography.
June 2016: Love letter during pride month and "Hands" charity single
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.
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.
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, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2016: Feature on "We Don't Talk Anymore" and Supporting Role in In Dubious Battle
In 2016, Selena Gomez featured on Charlie Puth's single, "We Don't Talk Anymore", and had a supporting role in the film "In Dubious Battle" directed by James Franco.
2016: Awards and Recognition in 2016
In 2016, Selena Gomez made her first public appearance since entering rehab at the American Music Awards, where she won Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist. She also won Biggest Triple Threat at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and was nominated for two awards at the Billboard Music Awards. Furthermore, she was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category.
2016: Starring in The Fundamentals of Caring
In 2016, Selena Gomez starred in the film The Fundamentals of Caring.
2016: Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2016, Selena Gomez was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
2016: "We Don't Talk Anymore" Most-Viewed Music Video
In 2016, Selena Gomez's song "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" with Kygo
In February 2017, Selena Gomez and Norwegian DJ Kygo released the single "It Ain't Me", which reached the top ten of most major music charts worldwide.
March 2017: Premiere of Thirteen Reasons Why on Netflix
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 for its "dangerous content."
May 2017: Song Sales in the United States
As of May 2017, Selena Gomez had sold 24.3 million songs in the United States.
May 2017: Release of "Bad Liar"
In May 2017, Selena Gomez released the single "Bad Liar", accompanied by a vertical music video exclusively on Spotify, making it the first music video to premiere on the platform. The song was critically acclaimed, with some considering it Gomez's best work. Billboard ranked it as the best song of 2017.
October 2017: Release of "Wolves"
In October 2017, Selena Gomez collaborated with EDM producer Marshmello to release the single "Wolves". The song achieved commercial success, reaching the top ten in charts across Australia, Canada, the U.K., and several European countries, and peaking at number twenty in the U.S.
2017: Producing 13 Reasons Why
From 2017, Selena Gomez produced the series 13 Reasons Why.
2017: Billboard Woman of the Year
In 2017, Billboard named Selena Gomez the Woman of the Year.
2017: Collaboration with Coach and Puma
In 2017, Selena Gomez confirmed her collaboration with Coach, becoming the new face of the brand with the "Selena Grace" line of handbags and the Coach X Selena Gomez ready-to-wear collection. She also signed a $30 million contract with Puma as brand ambassador and launched the SG x PUMA Strong Girl collection.
2017: Executive produced 13 Reasons Why
In 2017, Selena Gomez executive produced the television series 13 Reasons Why.
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, attending events at two Los Angeles high schools where she conversed with the girls and gifted them new Coach bags.
2017: Faith and Connection to God
In 2017, Selena Gomez said she did not like the term "religion" and that sometimes it "freaks me out," adding, "I don't know if it's necessarily that I believe in religion as much as I believe in faith and a relationship with God." In 2017, she began to worship at Hillsong Church in Los Angeles.
2017: Approached about 'Living Undocumented' project
In 2017, Selena Gomez was approached about the project that would become the Netflix docuseries 'Living Undocumented'. After watching footage that reflected her own family's struggles, she decided to become involved as an executive producer.
2017: Shakira's El Dorado
In 2017, Shakira's El Dorado album was released. In March 2021, Selena Gomez's Revelación equaled Shakira's performance when the record debuted atop the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, becoming the first album by a woman to do so since Shakira's 2017 release.
2017: Women Changing the World
In 2017, Time honored Selena Gomez as one of the "women who are changing the world" on its First Women Leaders list.
2017: Repeal of North Carolina's "bathroom law"
In 2017, the North Carolina law, which Selena Gomez had previously opposed and donated concert proceeds to fight in 2016, was repealed. The law required people to use public restrooms in line with their birth gender.
March 2018: End of relationship with Justin Bieber
In March 2018, Selena Gomez's on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Bieber ended after beginning in December 2010.
October 2018: Sale of Fort Worth Mansion
In October 2018, Selena Gomez sold her mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, for $3.5 million.
2018: 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: Nomination for Top Dance/Electronic Song at the Billboard Music Awards
In 2018, Selena Gomez and Kygo's song "It Ain't Me" received a nomination for Top Dance/Electronic Song at the Billboard Music Awards.
2018: Attendance at We Day California
In 2018, Selena Gomez attended the We Day California youth empowerment event in Los Angeles, where she introduced Nellie Mainor, a young fan with a rare kidney disease.
2018: Episode of psychosis
In 2018, Selena Gomez had an episode of psychosis which she revealed later in November 2022.
2018: Most-watched original streaming series
In 2018, Thirteen Reasons Why was the most-watched original streaming series.
January 2019: Featured on Julia Michaels's Single "Anxiety"
In January 2019, Selena Gomez was featured on Julia Michaels's single "Anxiety", marking another collaboration in her music career.
October 1, 2019: Op-ed for Time
On October 1, 2019, Selena Gomez wrote an op-ed for Time, explaining her decision to get involved with the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented after seeing footage that captured "the shame, uncertainty, and fear" her own family had experienced.
October 2019: Release of Netflix Docuseries Living Undocumented
In October 2019, Selena Gomez served as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented, which follows eight undocumented families in America. The docuseries received critical acclaim and was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award.
2019: Top 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" Ranked Among Best Songs of the Decade
In 2019, Rolling Stone ranked Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its list of the best songs of the 2010s, solidifying its impact and legacy. Winston Cook-Wilson of Spin magazine praised Gomez's vocals and the song's unique charm.
2019: Appearances in The Dead Don't Die and A Rainy Day in New York and executive produced Living Undocumented
In 2019, Selena Gomez appeared in The Dead Don't Die and A Rainy Day in New York. She also executive produced the television series Living Undocumented.
2019: Receiving the McLean Award for Mental Health Advocacy
In 2019, Selena Gomez received the McLean Award for her mental health advocacy.
2019: Starring in The Dead Don't Die and producing Living Undocumented
In 2019, Selena Gomez starred in the film The Dead Don't Die and produced the series Living Undocumented.
January 10, 2020: Release of Rare
On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album Rare, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. It became her third consecutive number-one album in the US and topped charts in ten other territories.
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.
February 2020: Release of "Feel Me"
In February 2020, Selena Gomez released the song "Feel Me" due to high demand from fans. She had previously added this song to the setlist of her Revival Tour in 2016.
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: Release of "Boyfriend"
In April 2020, Selena Gomez released the song "Boyfriend" with the deluxe edition of her album Rare. The song was released as the fourth and final single from the album.
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", adding another collaboration to her musical repertoire.
June 2020: Ending of Thirteen Reasons Why
In June 2020, the series "Thirteen Reasons Why", for which Selena Gomez served as executive producer, ended after four seasons.
September 2020: Release of The Broken Hearts Gallery
In September 2020, Selena Gomez executive produced The Broken Hearts Gallery, a romantic comedy that was released in September 2020 and received 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 with cruelty-free and vegan products.
2020: Appearance in Selena + Chef
In 2020, Selena Gomez appeared in Selena + Chef, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2020: Creation of the Rare Impact Fund
In 2020, Selena Gomez created the Rare Impact Fund by Rare Beauty to help young people access mental health resources, committing to raise US$100 million over its first ten years, with one percent of all Rare Beauty product sales going towards the fund.
2020: Rare Beauty Launch and Time 100
In 2020, Selena Gomez founded the cosmetic company Rare Beauty and was featured in the Time 100 list.
2020: Real Estate Moves in Los Angeles
In 2020, Selena Gomez moved to a $5 million mansion in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Encino, and sold her house in Studio City, Los Angeles for $2.3 million.
2020: Release of Rare
In 2020, Selena Gomez released her dance-pop-influenced album Rare, which included her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, "Lose You to Love Me".
March 2021: Release of Revelación
In March 2021, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelación. It marked a departure from her previous sound and debuted at number twenty-two in the US.
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.
June 2021: Signed UNICEF open letter
In June 2021, Selena Gomez signed a UNICEF open letter urging the G7 "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, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2021: Christian Faith and Reading The Purpose Driven Life
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
In 2021, Selena Gomez released the Spanish EP Revelación, which earned her nominations at the Grammys and Latin Grammy Awards.
2021: Donation from Selena + Chef and Cookware Line Proceeds
In 2021, over the first two seasons of Selena + Chef, $360,000 was raised for nonprofit organizations. Gomez also donated 10 percent of the net proceeds from her cookware line with Our Place to the Rare Impact Fund.
May 2022: Hosting 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 in coordination with the Biden-Harris Administration.
May 2022: Collaboration with Our Place on Cookware Line
In May 2022, Selena Gomez collaborated with Our Place on a cookware line, the Summer Collection.
May 2022: Donation from Serendipity Brands
In May 2022, Serendipity Brands, co-owned by Selena Gomez, donated $1 from every ice cream pint and product sold to the Rare Impact Fund.
June 2022: Speaking out against Roe v. Wade being overturned
Amidst Roe v. Wade being overturned in June 2022, Selena Gomez stated she is "not happy" and that "men need to stand up and also speak against this issue."
September 2022: End of Selena + Chef's Run
In September 2022, Selena + Chef, hosted and executive produced by Selena Gomez, concluded its four-season run. The show was later nominated 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 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.
December 2022: Donation to the 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 artists of all time, having amassed 45 billion streams globally.
2022: Power 100 List Inclusion
From 2022, Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.
2022: Billboard's ranking of "Love You like a Love Song"
In 2022, Billboard ranked the song "Love You like a Love Song" as the biggest song that peaked at number twenty-two.
2022: Rare Beauty Sales and Influence
In 2022, Rare Beauty sold US$70 million worth of liquid blush. In 2022, Gomez was also named as the number one positive influencer on social media.
2022: Appearance in Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
In 2022, Selena Gomez appeared in Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2022: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania release
In 2022, Selena Gomez reprised the voice role of Mavis and also served as an executive producer for Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, the fourth and final installment in the Hotel Transylvania franchise. The film was released on Amazon Prime Video in January and received mixed reviews.
2022: Mental Health Innovations Award and Morton E. Ruderman 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 and also received the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion by the Ruderman Family Foundation.
2022: Number One Positive Influencer
In 2022, Selena Gomez was named as the number one positive influencer on social media.
May 2023: Food Network Projects Announced
In May 2023, the Food Network ordered two projects to be hosted by Selena Gomez. These included 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: Release of Second Edition of Our Place Cookware Line
In June 2023, Selena Gomez and Our Place released a second edition of their cookware line range.
August 2023: Album Sales in the United States
As of August 2023, Selena Gomez had sold 3.6 million albums in the United States, 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 on President Joe Biden and Congress to call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
December 2023: Attendance at Ramy Youssef's Fundraiser for Gaza
In December 2023, Selena Gomez attended Ramy Youssef's fundraiser for Gaza.
2023: Continued appearance in Selena + Chef
As of 2023, Selena Gomez continued her appearance in Selena + Chef, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2023: Rare Beauty sales donation to the Rare Impact Fund
From 2023-2024, Selena Gomez and Sephora are donating all 100 percent of global Rare Beauty sales to the Rare Impact Fund in honor of World Mental Health Day.
2023: "Send it On" included in Billboard's list of the 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time
In 2023, Billboard included Selena Gomez's song "Send It On" in their list of The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time.
2023: Rare Beauty's Social Media Dominance
In 2023, Rare Beauty became the top brand on TikTok and Instagram, amassing a combined media impact value of over US$313 million. The estimated revenue for Rare Beauty reached US$300 million in 2023.
2023: Los Angeles Pride Parade and donations to LGBTQ+ youth organizations
In 2023, Selena Gomez and her cosmetics brand Rare Beauty participated in the 53rd annual Los Angeles Pride Parade, and her Rare Impact Fund donated funds to The Trevor Project and Trans Lifeline, focusing on LGBTQ+ youth.
2023: Success of Rema's "Calm Down" Remix Featuring Gomez
In 2023, Selena Gomez was featured on the remix of Rema's song, "Calm Down," which achieved international success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Global 200 and becoming Gomez's ninth top-ten in the US. The song also reached number one in Canada. It earned nominations and awards, including Best Afrobeats at the MTV Video Music Awards and Top Afrobeats Song at the Billboard Music Awards. Additionally, "Calm Down" reached 1 billion streams on Spotify and became the second best-selling song of 2023 globally, according to the IFPI.
January 2024: Statements on Career Preferences and Future Albums
In January 2024, Selena Gomez expressed a preference for acting over music, stating she only has "one more album in me." She revealed her singing career evolved from a hobby during her time with Disney and later mentioned feeling too old for pop stardom, but retracted this, affirming that "music isn't going away."
April 2024: Participation in the Time 100 Summit
In April 2024, Selena Gomez participated as one of the speakers at the Time 100 Summit, discussing mental health protection, social media, and other important issues.
May 1, 2024: Rare Beauty Summit dedicated to mental health awareness
On May 1, 2024, Selena Gomez held a special event dedicated to mental health awareness, the Rare Beauty Summit, offering resources and joined by U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy, who thanked Gomez for creating the Rare Impact Fund.
May 2024: Rare Beauty Valuation
In May 2024, Rare Beauty was valued at $2 billion, marking it as 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. Selena Gomez served as a producer for this program.
August 2024: 'Only Murders in the Building' most-watched comedy series on Hulu
As of August 2024, 'Only Murders in the Building', starring and executive produced by Selena Gomez, has become the most-watched original comedy series on Hulu.
September 2024: Most-Followed Woman on Social Media
As of September 2024, Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman globally on social media platforms.
September 2024: Rare Impact Fund raise
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 mentioned wanting to explore either surrogacy or adoption in the future.
September 2024: Gomez Becomes a Billionaire
In September 2024, Selena Gomez's net worth was estimated at $1.3 billion, largely attributed to Rare Beauty, making her one of the youngest self-made female billionaires in the country at age 32.
October 29, 2024: Premiere of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
On October 29, 2024, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the spin-off and sequel to Wizards of Waverly Place, premiered on Disney Channel and Disney+. Selena Gomez guest-starred and reprised her role as Alex Russo in the pilot episode. The series was executive produced by Gomez.
November 2024: SIBO diagnosis
In November 2024, Selena Gomez disclosed her suffering with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
December 11, 2024: Engagement to Benny Blanco
On December 11, 2024, Selena Gomez formally announced her engagement to Benny Blanco, following a period of media rumors.
2024: Power 100 List Inclusion
From 2024, 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, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2024: Starring in Emilia Pérez
In 2024, Selena Gomez starred in the film Emilia Pérez.
2024: Rare Beauty Named Time's Most Influential Company
Rare Beauty was named as Time's most influential company of 2024.
January 2025: Volunteer Work and Donations During 2025 Southern California Wildfires
In January 2025, Selena Gomez volunteered to help distribute basic necessities during the 2025 Southern California wildfires, and with Rare Beauty, made donations to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and World Central Kitchen. She also donated proceeds from her album anniversary pop-up to fight the wildfires.
February 13, 2025: Release of Promotional Single "Scared of Loving You"
On February 13, 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco released "Scared of Loving You," a promotional single for their collaborative album, I Said I Love You First.
March 21, 2025: Release of I Said I Love You First Album
On March 21, 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco released the collaborative album, and her fourth studio album, I Said I Love You First.
2025: Scheduled appearance in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
In 2025, Selena Gomez is scheduled to appear in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, according to the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
2025: Release of I Said I Love You First
In 2025, Selena Gomez released her fourth studio album I Said I Love You First, a collaborative project with Benny Blanco.
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