History of Selena Gomez in Timeline

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Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. She began her acting career as a child on Barney & Friends before achieving teen idol status as Alex Russo in Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. She later signed with Hollywood Records and fronted the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums between 2009 and 2011.

8 hours ago : Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco celebrate Valentine's Day, sparking fan discussions and admiration.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco celebrated Valentine's Day, with Benny's grand gesture sparking fan admiration and discussions about their date, including a debate about their food choices, viewed as a thoughtful experience.

2002: Stripped by Christina Aguilera Inspired Revival Album

In 2002, Christina Aguilera's album Stripped inspired Revival album along with inspiration from Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.

2005: Purity Ring in 2005

In 2005, at age 13, Selena Gomez wanted a purity ring, and her father had it blessed at the church.

2006: The Suite Life of Zack & Cody appearance in 2006

In 2006, Selena Gomez appeared in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

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2007: Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place in 2007

In 2007, Selena Gomez appeared in Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place.

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October 2008: Participation in St. Jude's Children's Hospital'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, which raised over $1 million. She was also named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign.

2008: Dating Nick Jonas in 2008

In 2008, Selena Gomez dated singer Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers. She also appeared in the music video for the band's song "Burnin' Up".

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2008: Raised over $700,000 for UNICEF

In 2008, Selena Gomez raised over $700,000 for UNICEF through the Trick-or-Treat campaign.

2008: Another Cinderella Story in 2008

In 2008, Selena Gomez starred in Another Cinderella Story.

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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.

August 2009: Became the youngest UNICEF ambassador

In August 2009, Selena Gomez, then 17 years old, became the youngest UNICEF ambassador, a record later surpassed by Millie Bobby Brown.

September 2009: Field mission to Ghana as UNICEF ambassador

In September 2009, Selena Gomez traveled to Ghana for her first official field mission as a UNICEF ambassador to witness the conditions of vulnerable children.

2009: Disney's Friends for Change Involvement

From 2009, Selena Gomez was involved in "Disney's Friends for Change", an organization which promoted environmentally-friendly behavior, and appeared in its public service announcements.

2009: UNICEF Ambassador

In 2009, Selena Gomez became a UNICEF ambassador and 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: Ambassador of DoSomething

In 2009, Selena Gomez became the ambassador of DoSomething after being involved with the charity Island Dog, which helped dogs in Puerto Rico.

2009: Princess Protection Program in 2009

In 2009, Selena Gomez starred in Princess Protection Program.

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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. She hoped to raise US$1 million for the charity.

2009: Sears Fashion Campaign and Borden Milk Spokesperson

In 2009, Selena Gomez was part of Sears's back-to-school fashion campaign and featured in television commercials. She hosted the "Sears Arrive Air Band Casting Call" and also became the spokesperson for Borden Milk, starring in print ads and television commercials for the brand.

December 2010: Relationship with Justin Bieber Began in December 2010

From December 2010, Selena Gomez was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Bieber.

2010: Release of Dream Out Loud Collection

In 2010, Selena Gomez released the Dream Out Loud collection, consisting of bohemian dresses, floral tops, jeans, skirts, jackets, scarves and hats, all of which were made from recycled or eco-friendly materials.

2010: Spokesperson for 60th anniversary of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF

In 2010, Selena Gomez returned as the UNICEF spokesperson for the 60th anniversary of the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. With her help, UNICEF raised $4 million.

2010: Ramona and Beezus in 2010

In 2010, Selena Gomez starred in Ramona and Beezus.

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2010: Charity Concerts for UNICEF

In 2010, Selena Gomez started conducting charity concerts to help UNICEF provide children around the world with life-saving therapeutic foods, medicines, clean water, education, and immunization.

2010: Stopped Wearing Purity Ring in 2010

In 2010, Selena Gomez stopped wearing the purity ring she got in 2005.

2010: Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums

Since 2010, a wax figure of Selena Gomez has been exhibited at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums in various locations, including Hollywood and New York City. Her wax figure was the first in Orlando.

February 2011: Traveled to Chile with UNICEF

In February 2011, Selena Gomez traveled to Chile to meet with families of the UNICEF-supported Programa Puente.

July 14, 2011: Selena Gomez Signs Fragrance Deal with Adrenalina

On July 14, 2011, Selena Gomez signed a license agreement with Adrenalina to develop, manufacture, and distribute her own fragrance. Ilia Lekach, Chairman and CEO of Adrenalina, expressed excitement about the collaboration.

2011: The Muppets in 2011

In 2011, Selena Gomez appeared in The Muppets.

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April 2012: Advocated for UNICEF's global 'Sound the Alarm' campaign

In April 2012, Selena Gomez advocated for the global 'Sound the Alarm' campaign on and Twitter, encouraging donations to prevent malnutrition-related deaths in West and Central Africa.

April 2012: Ambassador to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation

In April 2012, Selena Gomez was named ambassador to the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

May 2012: Fragrance Release

In May 2012 Selena Gomez's fragrance developed with Adrenalina, was released.

2012: Spring Breakers and Hotel Transylvania in 2012

In 2012, Selena Gomez appeared in Spring Breakers and Hotel Transylvania.

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2012: Lupus Diagnosis between 2012 and 2014

Sometime between 2012 and early 2014, Selena Gomez was diagnosed with a form of lupus erythematosus.

2013: Charity Concerts for UNICEF

By 2013, Selena Gomez had conducted and organized three charity concerts for UNICEF to help provide children around the world with life-saving therapeutic foods, medicines, clean water, education, and immunization. In total, Gomez's three charity concerts for UNICEF have raised nearly $400,000 for UNICEF programs worldwide.

2013: Spokesperson and Partner for Neo by Adidas

From 2013 to 2015, Selena Gomez served as a spokesperson and partner for Neo by Adidas.

2013: Narration for 'Girl Rising'

In 2013, Selena Gomez provided the narration for Girl Rising, a CNN documentary film, which focused on the power of female education as it followed seven girls around the world who sought to overcome obstacles and follow their dreams.

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2013: Vivamore Fragrance Release and Nail Polish Collection

In 2013, Selena Gomez released her second fragrance, Vivamore. Additionally, she created her own collection of nail polish colors for Nicole by OPI.

2013: Girl Rising and The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex in 2013

In 2013, Selena Gomez was involved in Girl Rising and The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex.

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2013: Stars Dance album influenced by Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, and Skrillex

In 2013, Selena Gomez's debut solo album, Stars Dance, was significantly influenced by artists Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, and EDM producer Skrillex.

April 2014: Ended Management Arrangement

In April 2014, Selena Gomez ended her management arrangement with her mother and stepfather, signing with WME and Brillstein companies, signaling a shift towards more adult-oriented roles and moving away from her "Disney's Teen Idol" image.

November 2014: Released 'The Heart Wants What It Wants' and 'For You'

In November 2014, Selena Gomez surprise-released the single "The Heart Wants What It Wants", confirming a compilation album to fulfill her contract with Hollywood Records. Later that month, she released her first greatest hits album, For You, which debuted at number twenty-four on the US Billboard 200.

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December 2014: Signed with Interscope Records

In December 2014, Selena Gomez officially parted ways with Hollywood Records and signed with Interscope Records.

2014: End of Dream Out Loud partnership with Kmart

From 2010 to 2014, Selena Gomez worked with retailer Kmart to release the Dream Out Loud clothing line. The partnership ended in 2014.

2014: Rudderless in 2014

In 2014, Selena Gomez appeared in Rudderless.

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2014: Listening to "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" in 2014

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.

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2014: Sale of Tarzana Mansion in 2014

In 2014, Selena Gomez sold her mansion in Tarzana, Los Angeles, for $3.5 million.

2014: Spoke out about the 2014 Gaza War

In 2014, Selena Gomez spoke out about the 2014 Gaza War, posting a message on her social media in which she asked for help and prayers for Gaza, she wrote in her message that she wasn't picking any sides.

2014: Visit to Nepal

In 2014, Selena Gomez visited Nepal to raise awareness for children in need as part of her work with UNICEF.

2014: Lupus Diagnosis between 2012 and 2014

Sometime between 2012 and early 2014, Selena Gomez was diagnosed with a form of lupus erythematosus.

February 2015: Collaboration with Zedd

In February 2015, Selena Gomez collaborated with Zedd on the song "I Want You to Know", which debuted at number seventeen in the US.

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October 2015: Released 'Revival' album

In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival. The album debuted at number-one on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 117,000 album units. It spawned the singles "Good for You", "Same Old Love", "Hands to Myself" and "Kill Em with Kindness".

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2015: No New Album Since 2015

As of November 2018 Selena Gomez had not released a new album since 2015.

2015: Justin Bieber Considers Gomez as an Inspiration

In 2015, Justin Bieber called Selena Gomez an inspiration and muse for his songwriting at the time, noting his album Purpose was inspired by her.

2015: Purchase of Fort Worth Mansion in 2015

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: Chart-Topper Award at Billboard Women in Music

In 2015, Selena Gomez was honored with the Chart-Topper Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.

March 2016: Most-Followed Person on Instagram

From March 2016 to October 2018, Selena Gomez was the most-followed person on Instagram.

May 2016: Revival Tour Start

In May 2016, Selena Gomez embarked on her worldwide Revival Tour, focusing on her as an artist with less choreography and fewer effects than her previous tour. While touring, she began working on her third studio album and added a new song titled "Feel Me" to the setlist.

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June 2016: Support for LGBTQ Community

In June 2016, Selena Gomez joined numerous celebrities to write a "love letter" during pride month, as a 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. That year, she donated proceeds of her Revival Tour concert in North Carolina to fight the state's recent legislation known as the "bathroom law".

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June 2016: Release of The Fundamentals of Caring on Netflix

In June 2016, The Fundamentals of Caring, starring Selena Gomez, Paul Rudd, and Craig Roberts, was released on Netflix. It received a positive critical response.

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August 2016: Revival Tour Cancellation

In August 2016, Selena Gomez canceled the European and South American legs of her Revival Tour due to anxiety, panic attacks, and depression caused by her lupus.

2016: Appearance at Hillsong Young & Free Concert in 2016

In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared at a Hillsong Young & Free concert in Los Angeles, leading worship by singing her song "Nobody".

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2016: The Fundamentals of Caring and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising in 2016

In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared in The Fundamentals of Caring and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.

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2016: Fashion Campaign for Louis Vuitton and Coca-Cola "Share a Coke" Campaign

In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared in a fashion campaign for Louis Vuitton. She also appeared in ads for Coca-Cola's "Share a Coke" campaign, where lyrics from her songs were featured on Coca-Cola packaging.

February 2017: Released 'It Ain't Me' with Kygo

In February 2017, Selena Gomez and Kygo released the single "It Ain't Me". The collaboration reached the top-ten of most major music charts worldwide.

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March 2017: Premiere of '13 Reasons Why'

In March 2017, the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, for which Selena Gomez served as an executive producer, premiered. The show drew criticism from mental health and suicide-prevention groups.

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May 2017: Sales Statistics as of May 2017

As of May 2017, Selena Gomez had sold 24.3 million songs in the United States.

May 2017: Released 'Bad Liar'

In May 2017, Selena Gomez released the single "Bad Liar", accompanied by a vertical music video available exclusively on Spotify.

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June 2017: Discomfort with the term "religion" in June 2017

In June 2017, Selena Gomez expressed discomfort with the term "religion", stating that it freaks her out. She said she believed in faith and a relationship with God more than religion.

September 2017: Kidney Transplant in September 2017

In September 2017, Selena Gomez revealed on Instagram that she had withdrawn from public events to receive a kidney transplant from Francia Raisa, and suffered a ruptured artery that required emergency autotransplantation during the transplant.

2017: Billboard Woman of the Year

Billboard named Selena Gomez the Woman of the Year in 2017.

2017: Collaboration with Coach and Puma

In 2017, Selena Gomez collaborated with Coach, becoming the face of the brand and launching the "Selena Grace" line of handbags and a ready-to-wear collection. She also signed a $30 million contract with Puma as a brand ambassador, appearing in campaigns for products like the Phenom Lux sneakers and launching the SG x PUMA Strong Girl collection.

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2017: 13 Reasons Why production in 2017

In 2017, Selena Gomez executive produced the television series 13 Reasons Why.

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2017: Third Most Streamed Female Artist on Spotify

In 2017, Selena Gomez was the third most streamed female artist on Spotify.

2017: Repeal of North Carolina's "Bathroom Law"

In 2017, Selena Gomez's donated concert proceeds helped in the effort to repeal North Carolina's "bathroom law", which required people to use public restrooms in line with their birth gender unless they had fully transitioned.

2017: Time Honors Gomez as One of the "Women Who Are 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: Partnership with Step Up

In 2017, during her partnership with Coach, Selena Gomez participated in activities with Step Up, an organization that supports girls in under-resourced communities to pursue an education.

March 2018: End of Relationship with Justin Bieber in March 2018

Selena Gomez's on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Bieber ended in March 2018.

May 2018: Released 'Back to You'

In May 2018, Selena Gomez released the single "Back to You", from the 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Soundtrack.

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October 2018: Sale of Fort Worth Mansion in October 2018

In October 2018, Selena Gomez sold her house in Fort Worth, Texas.

October 2018: End of Reign as Most-Followed on Instagram

Selena Gomez's time as the most-followed person on Instagram ended in October 2018.

November 2018: Most-Streamed Artist on Spotify

In November 2018, Selena Gomez surpassed Drake and became Spotify's most-streamed artist with 46 million monthly listeners.

November 2018: Second Woman to Become Spotify's Most-Streamed Artist

In November 2018, Selena Gomez was the second woman to become Spotify's most-streamed artist, with 46 million monthly listeners.

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, ranking her at number 31.

2018: We Day California Event

In 2018, Selena Gomez attended the We Day California youth empowerment event in Los Angeles and introduced Nellie Mainor, a young fan who had a rare kidney disease.

2018: Psychosis Episode in 2018

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

May 2019: Advocacy for Abortion Rights

In May 2019, Selena Gomez spoke out on Instagram in favor of abortion rights in the United States in response to the Alabama abortion ban.

October 2019: Release of Living Undocumented Docuseries

In October 2019, Selena Gomez served as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented, which follows eight undocumented families in America.

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December 2019: WE Charity Trip to Kenya

In December 2019, Selena Gomez continued her partnership with WE Charity when she traveled to Kenya to meet the local community and visit schools built by the organization.

2019: One of the 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: The Dead Don't Die, A Rainy Day in New York, and Living Undocumented in 2019

In 2019, Selena Gomez appeared in The Dead Don't Die and A Rainy Day in New York, and executive produced Living Undocumented.

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2019: McLean Award for Mental Health Advocacy

In 2019, Selena Gomez received the McLean Award for mental health advocacy.

2019: Starred in 'The Dead Don't Die' and 'A Rainy Day in New York'

In 2019, Selena Gomez was part of the ensemble cast of The Dead Don't Die, which premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. That year, she also starred in Woody Allen's A Rainy Day in New York, donating her salary to the Time's Up initiative amid renewed attention to allegations against Allen.

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January 2020: Released 'Rare' album

In January 2020, Selena Gomez released her third studio album, Rare. The album debuted atop the US charts, earning 112,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It was supported by lead single "Lose You to Love Me" and the promotional single "Look at Her Now".

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April 2020: Ownership and Investment in Serendipity

In April 2020, Selena Gomez became an owner and investor in the ice cream brand Serendipity.

April 2020: Released 'Boyfriend' with the deluxe edition of 'Rare'

In April 2020, Selena Gomez released the song "Boyfriend" with the deluxe edition of the album "Rare".

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April 2020: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis in April 2020

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

June 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter

In June 2020, Selena Gomez supported the Black Lives Matter movement, lending her Instagram account to Alicia Garza, co-creator of Black Lives Matter and one of the founders of Black Futures Lab.

August 2020: Premiere of Selena + Chef

In August 2020, Selena Gomez hosted and executive produced the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef, which was initially filmed remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode highlights a food-related charity.

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September 2020: Launch of Rare Beauty

In September 2020, Selena Gomez launched her own makeup and cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty, which promotes inclusivity and mental health initiatives.

2020: Selena + Chef production in 2020

In 2020, Selena Gomez appeared in Selena + Chef.

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2020: Creation of the Rare Impact Fund

In 2020, Selena Gomez created the Rare Impact Fund to help "young people gain access to mental health resources", which is committed to raise US$100 million over its first ten years since establishment.

2020: Real Estate Moves in 2020

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: Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 "All-Star Alumni"

In 2020, Selena Gomez was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list in its "All-Star Alumni" category.

March 2021: Release of 'Revelación' EP

In March 2021, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled 'Revelación'. The EP, incorporating reggaeton and Latin pop with urbano elements, debuted at number twenty-two in the US and topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. It marked a stylistic departure from her previous dance-pop sound.

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: 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: 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, 'Only Murders in the Building,' starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, premiered on Hulu. The mystery-comedy series set a record as Hulu's most-watched comedy premiere day, receiving critical acclaim.

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2021: Rolling Stone India Regards Her as Pop Culture Icon

In 2021, Rolling Stone India regarded Selena Gomez as one of the most influential pop culture icons of her time.

2021: Only Murders in the Building production in 2021

In 2021, Selena Gomez appeared in Only Murders in the Building.

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2021: Continued Christian Faith in 2021

In 2021, Selena Gomez remarked that she maintained her Christian faith and had read The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren three times.

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2021: Vulture Ranks Gomez on "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop" List

In 2021, Vulture ranked Selena Gomez third on its "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop" list, noting her effortless likability and successful music career as an adult.

2021: Donations from Selena + Chef

In 2021, it was reported that over the first two seasons of Selena Gomez's show, Selena + Chef, $360,000 was raised for nonprofit organizations.

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January 2022: Release of 'Hotel Transylvania: Transformania' on Amazon Prime Video

In January 2022, Selena Gomez reprised her voice role as Mavis and served as an executive producer for the animated film 'Hotel Transylvania: Transformania'. The film was released on Amazon Prime Video to mixed reviews.

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May 2022: 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: Cookware Line Collaboration with Our Place

In May 2022, Selena Gomez collaborated with Our Place on a cookware line called the Summer Collection.

May 2022: Donations to the Rare Impact Fund by Serendipity Brands

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 Overturning of Roe v. Wade

In June 2022, Selena Gomez stated she is "not happy" about Roe v. Wade being overturned and that "men need to stand up and also speak against this issue."

October 2022: COVID-19 Diagnosis in October 2022

In October 2022, Selena Gomez canceled an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon after testing positive for COVID-19.

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November 2022: Revelation of Psychosis Episode in November 2022

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

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

In November 2022, the documentary film 'Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me', directed by Alek Keshishian, premiered at the AFI Fest and was released on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters. The film received positive critical reception upon release.

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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: Amassed 45 Billion Streams Globally

As of 2022, Selena Gomez had amassed 45 billion streams globally.

2022: Rare Beauty Sells $70 Million Worth of Liquid Blush

In 2022, Rare Beauty sold US$70 million worth of liquid blush, totaling over 3.1 million units.

2022: Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me in 2022

In 2022, Selena Gomez starred in Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me.

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2022: Mental Health Advocacy Awards

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. That year, she also received the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion by the Ruderman Family Foundation.

2022: Named Number One Positive Influencer on Social Media

In 2022, Selena Gomez was named as the number one positive influencer on social media.

2022: Inclusion in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 List

Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list from 2022 to 2024, recognizing her as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.

March 2023: Appearance in 'Dear...'

In March 2023, Selena Gomez appeared in the season two finale of the Apple TV+ documentary television series 'Dear...'.

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June 2023: Began Dating Benny Blanco in June 2023

In June 2023, Selena Gomez began dating record producer Benny Blanco.

June 2023: Second Edition of Cookware Line with Our Place

In June 2023, a second edition of Selena Gomez's cookware line with Our Place was released.

July 2023: Earnings per Sponsored Instagram Post

As of July 2023, Selena Gomez earns $1.7 million per sponsored Instagram post.

August 2023: Sales Statistics as of August 2023

As of August 2023, Selena Gomez had sold 3.6 million albums in the US, and shifted more than 11.5 million album-equivalent units.

August 2023: Release of 'Single Soon'

In August 2023, Selena Gomez released the standalone single "Single Soon". It reached the top-twenty of the Billboard Global 200, as well as in the US and Canada.

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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: Donations from Selena + Chef

From 2020 to 2023, For each episode of her HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef, the show donated $10,000 to the charity of the chef's choice, often food related.

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2023: Calm Down wins Top Afrobeats Song at the Billboard Music Awards

In 2023, 'Calm Down' won the award for Top Afrobeats Song at the Billboard Music Awards. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), it was the second best-selling song worldwide. It also received the MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats.

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2023: Inclusion in 'The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time' List

In 2023, Billboard included the song "Send It On by Disney's Friends For Change" in their list of The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time.

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2023: Rare Beauty as Top Index Brand on Social Media

In 2023, Rare Beauty emerged as the top index brand on TikTok and Instagram, with a combined media impact value of US$313,198,657. The estimated revenue for the line reached US$300 million, up approximately 50 percent from 2022.

2023: Participation in Los Angeles Pride Parade and Donations

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: Selena + Chef ended in 2023

In 2023, Selena Gomez ended Selena + Chef.

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January 2024: Gomez expresses preference for acting, hints at one more album

In January 2024, Selena Gomez admitted to having a preference for acting over music and mentioned having "one more album in me". She clarified that "music isn't going away" and that she had "just set it down for a second".

April 2024: Speaker at Time 100 Summit

In April 2024, Selena Gomez participated as one of the speakers at the Time 100 Summit, which brought together the Global TIME 100 community to discuss encouragement and solutions for actions that aim to improve the future by telling the stories go global personalities and ideas that shape our world. Gomez spoke about important issues related to mental health protection, social media and many others.

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 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, he thanked Gomez for creating the Rare Impact Fund and for paving the way for self-acceptance, support and healing.

May 2024: Rare Beauty Valued at $2 Billion

As of May 2024, the brand Rare Beauty is valued at $2 billion.

September 2024: Most-Followed Woman Globally on Social Media

As of September 2024, Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman globally on social media.

September 2024: Rare Impact Fund Update

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 revealed in September 2024

In September 2024, Selena Gomez revealed her inability to have children naturally due to her health issues, and mentioned wanting to explore 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, with roughly 81% originating from Rare Beauty. She is considered one of the youngest female self-made billionaires.

October 2024: Release of 'Louder: The Soundtrack of Change' and premiere of 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'

In October 2024, Selena Gomez co-produced and appeared in the documentary 'Louder: The Soundtrack of Change', released on HBO Max. She also guest-starred and reprised her role as Alex Russo in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place', which premiered on Disney Channel and Disney+.

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October 2024: Government of France Grants Gomez the Title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des arts et des lettres

In October 2024, the Government of France granted Selena Gomez the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des arts et des lettres for her contribution to French culture.

November 2024: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Diagnosis disclosed in November 2024

In November 2024, Selena Gomez disclosed a prior diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

December 11, 2024: Engagement Announcement on December 11, 2024

On December 11, 2024, Selena Gomez formally announced her engagement to Benny Blanco following a period of media rumors.

2024: Emilia Pérez and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place in 2024

In 2024, Selena Gomez appeared in Emilia Pérez and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

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2024: Starring in 'Emilia Pérez' and winning Best Actress Award at Cannes Film Festival

In 2024, Selena Gomez starred in Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language musical crime film 'Emilia Pérez', portraying Jessi. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where Gomez and her co-stars jointly won the Best Actress Award.

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2024: Rare Beauty Named Time's Most Influential Company

Rare Beauty was named as Time's most influential company of 2024.

2024: Inclusion in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 List

Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list from 2022 to 2024, recognizing her as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.

January 2025: Response to Southern California Wildfires

In January 2025, Selena Gomez volunteered to help distribute basic necessities during the 2025 Southern California wildfires to those who were displaced by the tragedy, and also, together with her brand Rare Beauty, made donation to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and World Central Kitchen, who are on the ground providing immediate aid. Gomez also sent all proceeds from sales of all products to fight 2025 Southern California wildfires.

February 2025: Collaboration with Benny Blanco "Talk" Previewed in Apple Ad

In February 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's collaboration "Talk" was previewed as the soundtrack to an Apple advertisement for the iPhone 16e.

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March 2025: Release of 'I Said I Love You First' and 'Scared of Loving You'

In March 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco released the collaborative album 'I Said I Love You First', which also marked her fourth studio album, preceded by the promotional single "Scared of Loving You".

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September 27, 2025: Marriage on September 27, 2025

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco were married on September 27, 2025, at the Sea Crest Nursery in Santa Barbara, California.

2025: Most-Followed Woman on Instagram

As of 2025, Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman on Instagram.

2025: Latin Woman of the Year and Included in "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" List

In 2025, Billboard named Selena Gomez the Latin Woman of the Year and ranked her at number 30 on the magazine's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.