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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and businesswoman. She started as a child actress on 'Barney & Friends' before gaining prominence as Alex Russo in Disney's 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' She signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and fronted the band 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 2019, due to a resurgence of the 1992 sexual abuse allegation against Woody Allen prompted by the MeToo movement, Gomez donated over $1 million, exceeding her salary from the film A Rainy Day in New York, to the Time's Up initiative.

2002: Inspiration for Revival album

In 2002, Christina Aguilera's album Stripped was the main inspiration for Selena Gomez's second album, Revival, along with Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.

2005: Purity Ring

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

2006: Appearance in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody

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

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2007: Appearances in Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place

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

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October 2008: Participation in St. Jude's "Runway For Life" and 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. That same month, she was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign.

2008: Appearance in Another Cinderella Story

In 2008, Selena Gomez appeared in 'Another Cinderella Story'.

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2008: Dated Nick Jonas

In 2008, Selena Gomez dated singer Nick Jonas and appeared in the music video for his band's song "Burnin' Up".

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2008: Raised over $700,000 for charity in 2008

In 2008, Selena Gomez raised over $700,000 for the charity.

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.

August 2009: Youngest UNICEF Ambassador

In August 2009, Selena Gomez, then 17 years old, became the youngest UNICEF ambassador.

September 2009: Field Mission to Ghana

In September 2009, Selena Gomez traveled to Ghana for one week as part of her role as a UNICEF ambassador to witness the conditions of vulnerable children.

2009: Involvement in Disney's Friends for Change

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. Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers recorded the charity single "Send It On".

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2009: Appearance in Princess Protection Program

In 2009, Selena Gomez appeared in 'Princess Protection Program'.

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2009: Ambassador of DoSomething and Involvement with RAISE Hope For Congo

In 2009, Selena Gomez became the ambassador of DoSomething after being involved with the charity Island Dog. Also in 2009, she became involved with the charity RAISE Hope For Congo, an initiative of the Enough Project.

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 and hoped to raise US$1 million. She participated in various activities to support the campaign.

2009: Partnership with Sears and Borden Milk

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 became the spokesperson for Borden Milk, starring in campaign's print ads and television commercials.

2009: Active Role as UNICEF Ambassador

Since 2009, Selena Gomez has played an active role as a UNICEF ambassador, advocating for the world's "most vulnerable children" through various campaigns, events, and initiatives.

December 2010: Relationship with Justin Bieber

From December 2010 to March 2018, Selena Gomez was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Canadian singer Justin Bieber.

2010: Appearance in Ramona and Beezus

In 2010, Selena Gomez appeared in 'Ramona and Beezus'.

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2010: Charity Concerts for UNICEF

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

2010: Launch 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 made from recycled or eco-friendly materials.

2010: UNICEF Spokesperson and Benefit Concert

In 2010, Selena Gomez returned as the UNICEF spokesperson for the 60th anniversary of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. She and the Scene held a benefit concert and raised $4 million.

2010: Stopped wearing ring

In 2010, Selena Gomez stopped wearing the purity ring.

2010: Madame Tussauds Wax Figure

Since 2010, a wax figure of Selena Gomez has been exhibited at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums in various cities.

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 focused on 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: Billboard Top 40 streak begins

From 2011 to 2018, Selena Gomez achieved a streak of 16 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, which is the longest active run of any artist according to Billboard.

2011: Appearance in The Muppets

In 2011, Selena Gomez appeared in 'The Muppets'.

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April 2012: Advocacy for "Sound the Alarm" campaign

In April 2012, Selena Gomez advocated for the global "Sound the Alarm" campaign on and Twitter, encouraging donations 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.

May 2012: Release of First Perfume

In May 2012, Selena Gomez's first perfume was released.

2012: Appearances in Spring Breakers and Hotel Transylvania

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

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2012: Premiere of 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 movie was a commercial success, earning US$358 million worldwide, despite mixed reviews.

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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", which served as the lead single from her solo debut album. "Come & Get It" 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.

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August 2013: Embarking on 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

In December 2013, Selena Gomez canceled the Australian and Asian legs of her Stars Dance Tour, citing the need to take a hiatus to spend time with her family.

2013: Partnership with Neo by Adidas

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

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'.

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2013: Charity Concerts for UNICEF

In 2013, Selena Gomez conducted the last of three charity concerts to help UNICEF provide children around the world with life-saving therapeutic foods, medicines, clean water, education, and immunization.

2013: Narration for Girl Rising

In 2013, Selena Gomez provided the narration for Girl Rising, a CNN documentary film about female education.

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2013: Release of Vivamore and Nail Polish Collection

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

2013: Starring in Getaway and executive producer for The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

In 2013, Selena Gomez starred in the action thriller film *Getaway* alongside Ethan Hawke, where she played a young hacker. *Getaway* was a critical and commercial failure. Selena Gomez also served as executive producer and starred in the television special *The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex* on the Disney Channel in 2013.

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2013: Influence on Stars Dance album

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

January 2014: Rehabilitation at Dawn at The Meadows

In January 2014, it was reported that Selena Gomez had spent two weeks at Dawn at The Meadows, a treatment center in Wickenburg, Arizona, specializing in treating addiction and trauma in young people. Her representative stated she was there voluntarily, but not for substance abuse.

April 2014: Firing of Management and Signing with New Companies

In April 2014, Selena Gomez fired her mother and stepfather as her managers, who had served in those roles since her career at Disney. Gomez later signed with the WMA and Brillstein companies to manage her career.

November 2014: Release of The Heart Wants What It Wants and For You

In November 2014, Selena Gomez surprise-released her new single "The Heart Wants What It Wants". That same month, Selena Gomez released her first greatest hits album, For You. "The Heart Wants What It Wants" became her second top-ten hit in the U.S., and reached the top-ten in Canada.

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December 2014: Signing with Interscope Records

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

2014: End of Dream Out Loud Collection partnership with Kmart

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

2014: Appearance in Rudderless

In 2014, Selena Gomez appeared in 'Rudderless'.

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2014: Listened to Oceans

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

2014: Comments on 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.

2014: Visit to Nepal for UNICEF

In 2014, Selena Gomez visited Nepal to raise awareness for children in need as a UNICEF ambassador.

2014: Lupus Diagnosis

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

February 2015: Collaboration with Zedd on 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.

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October 2015: Release of Revival Album

In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival, which was reviewed positively by critics. 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: Bieber's Muse

In 2015, Justin Bieber called Selena Gomez an inspiration and muse of his songwriting.

2015: Diagnosis of Lupus and Chemotherapy

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

2015: Cameo appearance in The Big Short

In 2015, Selena Gomez made a cameo appearance in Adam McKay's film The Big Short.

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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 Chart-Topper Award

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

2015: Not releasing new album

In November 2018, Selena Gomez surpassed Drake and became Spotify's most-streamed artist with 46 million monthly listeners while not releasing a new album since 2015.

January 2016: Premiere of The Fundamentals of Caring and Saturday Night Live appearance

In January 2016, Selena Gomez starred in *The Fundamentals of Caring* which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Also in January 2016, Gomez performed as the musical guest on an episode of Saturday Night Live.

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March 2016: Most Followed Person on Instagram

In March 2016, Selena Gomez became the most-followed person on Instagram.

May 2016: Embarking on Revival Tour

In May 2016, Selena Gomez embarked on her worldwide Revival Tour, focusing on her as an artist and featuring less choreography and fewer effects 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 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.

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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 her lupus.

2016: Rehab and American Music Awards

Following the cancellation of her tour, Selena Gomez rechecked into rehab to focus on her mental health and was noticeably absent from social media. At the 2016 American Music Awards, she was nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Artist of the Year, the first of which she won.

2016: Hillsong Young & Free Concert

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: 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'.

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2016: Campaigns with Louis Vuitton and Coca-Cola

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.

2016: Featuring on We Don't Talk Anymore

In 2016, Selena Gomez featured on Charlie Puth's single, "We Don't Talk Anymore", which was an international success, and the music video became the most-viewed music video published in 2016 on YouTube. She had a supporting role in In Dubious Battle. Selena Gomez also guest starred in the Comedy Central variety sketch series Inside Amy Schumer.

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2016: "We Don't Talk Anymore" Most-Viewed Music Video

In 2016, Selena Gomez's "We Don't Talk Anymore" was the most-viewed music video published on YouTube.

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February 2017: Release of It Ain't Me with Kygo

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., and attained top five peaks in Australia, Canada, Germany and many European countries.

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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*. The show premiered on Netflix and drew backlash from various mental health charities and suicide prevention communities over "dangerous content".

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May 2017: Song Sales in the US

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 "Bad Liar" along with a vertical music video exclusively on Spotify. The song was critically acclaimed, with Billboard ranking it as the best song of 2017.

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September 2017: Kidney Transplant Revelation

In September 2017, Selena Gomez revealed on Instagram that she had received a kidney transplant from actress and friend Francia Raisa after withdrawing from public events.

October 2017: Release of "Wolves"

In October 2017, Selena Gomez and Marshmello released the single "Wolves". The song was commercially successful, reaching the top ten in several countries.

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2017: Billboard Woman of the Year

In 2017, Billboard named Selena Gomez the Woman of the Year.

2017: Collaborations with Coach and Puma

In 2017, Selena Gomez confirmed her collaboration with Coach, becoming the new 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 such as those for the Phenom Lux sneakers released in March. Her collection with Puma, called SG x PUMA Strong Girl collection, launched on December 12 of that year and contained products from sneakers to athleisure attire.

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2017: Executive Production of 13 Reasons Why

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

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2017: Views on Religion

In 2017, Selena Gomez said she did not like the term "religion" and began to worship at Hillsong Church in Los Angeles.

2017: Initial Involvement with "Living Undocumented"

In 2017, Selena Gomez was approached about the project 'Living Undocumented' and decided to become involved after watching footage that captured the experiences of undocumented families.

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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: 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: Partnership with Coach and 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.

2017: Shakira's El Dorado

In March 2021, Selena Gomez's album marked the largest sales week for a Latin album by a woman since Shakira's El Dorado in 2017. It also debuted atop the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, becoming the first album by a woman to do so, also since 2017's El Dorado.

March 2018: End of relationship with Justin Bieber

From December 2010 to March 2018, Selena Gomez was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Canadian singer Justin Bieber.

May 2018: Release of "Back to You"

In May 2018, Selena Gomez released the single "Back to You" as part of the 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Soundtrack. The song achieved top-ten status in multiple European countries and top-five in Australia and Canada.

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October 2018: Sale of Fort Worth Mansion

In October 2018, Selena Gomez sold her mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, for $3.5 million.

October 2018: End of Instagram Reign

In October 2018, Selena Gomez was no longer the most-followed person on Instagram.

November 2018: Most Streamed Artist on Spotify

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

November 2018: Spotify's Most-Streamed Artist

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

2018: Nomination for Billboard Music Awards

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: Most watched streaming series

In 2018, *13 Reasons Why* was the most-watched original streaming series.

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

January 2019: Featured on "Anxiety"

In January 2019, Selena Gomez was featured on Julia Michaels's song "Anxiety", marking another collaboration in her musical career.

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May 2019: Advocacy for Abortion Rights

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

October 1, 2019: Op-ed for Time

On October 1, 2019, Selena Gomez wrote an op-ed for Time, discussing her involvement as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented and her connection to the project due to her own family's experiences.

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October 2019: Release of 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 was a critical success.

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October 23, 2019: Release of "Lose You to Love Me"

On October 23, 2019, Selena Gomez released "Lose You to Love Me" as the lead single from her third studio album, marking a significant moment in her music career.

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December 2019: Visit to Kenya with WE Charity

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

2019: Successful Artist 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 2010s

In 2019, Rolling Stone ranked Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its list of best songs of the 2010s, solidifying its legacy and impact.

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2019: Appearances in The Dead Don't Die, A Rainy Day in New York, and executive production of Living Undocumented

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

January 10, 2020: Release of Rare

On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album 'Rare,' which debuted atop the US Billboard 200, marking her third consecutive number-one album in the US.

January 2020: Voice Acting in Dolittle

In January 2020, Selena Gomez voiced a giraffe in the adventure film Dolittle. However, the film was a box office disappointment and received negative reviews.

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February 2020: Release of Feel Me

In February 2020, Selena Gomez released the song "Feel Me", due to high demand from fans. This song was on the setlist of her Revival Tour.

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April 2020: Investment in Serendipity Ice Cream

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".

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April 2020: Bipolar Disorder Revelation

In April 2020, Selena Gomez revealed that 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.

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 ventures.

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June 2020: End of Thirteen Reasons Why

The series *Thirteen Reasons Why*, where Selena Gomez served as executive producer, ended after four seasons in June 2020.

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August 2020: Premiere of Selena + Chef

In August 2020, Selena Gomez hosted and executive produced the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef, which premiered to positive reviews and featured a different chef each episode to highlight a food-related charity.

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September 2020: Release of The Broken Hearts Gallery

In September 2020, Selena Gomez executive produced the romantic comedy film The Broken Hearts Gallery, which was released to positive reviews.

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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'.

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2020: Creation of Rare Impact Fund

In 2020, Selena Gomez created the Rare Impact Fund by Rare Beauty to help young people gain access to mental health resources, with a commitment to raise US$100 million over ten years. One percent of all sales of Rare Beauty products go towards the fund.

2020: Move to Encino Mansion

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: 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

In March 2021, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelación, which blended reggaeton, latin pop, and R&B genres. It debuted atop 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 organized by Global Citizen to promote the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.

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 became the most-watched comedy premiere in the platform's history.

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2021: Pop Culture Icon

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

2021: Appearance in Only Murders in the Building

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

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2021: Christian faith and 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.

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2021: Selena + Chef Show Donation Amount Raised

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

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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: Collaboration with Our Place on a Cookware Line

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

May 2022: Serendipity Brands Donation to Rare Impact Fund

In May 2022, Serendipity Brands, of which Gomez is a co-owner and investor, donated $1 from every ice cream pint and product sold to the Rare Impact Fund.

June 2022: Response to Roe v. Wade Overturn

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.

September 2022: Selena + Chef Concludes

In September 2022, Selena + Chef concluded after running for four seasons, having received critical acclaim and a nomination for Outstanding Culinary Series at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards.

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October 2022: COVID-19 Diagnosis

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: Psychosis Episode

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, the Alek Keshishian-directed documentary film "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" premiered at the AFI Fest. The film received positive reviews for its mental health transparency.

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December 2022: Donation to ASCAP Foundation

In December 2022, Selena Gomez donated exclusive items to the 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation, which supports music education and talent development programs across the US.

2022: Most-Streamed Artist

As of 2022, Selena Gomez has amassed 45 billion streams globally, making her one of the most-streamed artists of all time.

2022: Power 100 List

From 2022 to 2024 consecutively, Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list.

2022: Rare Beauty Liquid Blush Sales

In 2022 alone, Rare Beauty has sold US$70 million worth of liquid blush (over 3.1 million units).

2022: Appearance in Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

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

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2022: Release of Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

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

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2022: Mental Health Innovations Award and Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion

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: Positive Influencer

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

February 2023: Regained status as most-followed woman on Instagram

In February 2023, Selena Gomez regained her status as the most-followed woman on Instagram.

March 2023: Appearance in Dear...

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

May 2023: New Projects with Food Network

In May 2023, Food Network ordered two projects to be hosted by Selena Gomez: Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays and Selena + Restaurant.

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June 2023: Relationship with Benny Blanco

In June 2023, Selena Gomez entered into 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 with Our Place.

July 2023: Earnings per Instagram Post

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

August 2023: Album Sales in the US

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 25, 2023: Release of "Single Soon"

On August 25, 2023, Selena Gomez released the standalone single "Single Soon". The song reached the top-twenty of the Billboard Global 200, and in the US and Canada.

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October 2023: Response to Gaza War and Artist4Ceasefire Letter

In October 2023, Selena Gomez and Rare Beauty issued a statement about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and donated funds to Magen David Adom in Israel and Palestinian Red Crescent Society, and UNICEF. Gomez also signed an Artist4Ceasefire letter calling 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: Selena + Chef Show Donation

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: Rare Beauty's Media Impact Value and Revenue

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 on the two platforms alone. The estimated revenue for the line reached US$300 million, up approximately 50 percent from 2022.

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: Appearance in Selena + Chef

In 2023, Selena Gomez appeared in 'Selena + Chef'.

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2023: Success of "Calm Down" Remix

In 2023, Selena Gomez was featured on the remix of Rema's song, "Calm Down", which became an international success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Global 200.

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2023: "Send It On" included in Billboard's Greatest Disneyverse Songs list

In 2023, the song "Send It On" was included in Billboard's list of The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time.

January 2024: Statements on Music Career and Release of "Love On"

In January 2024, Selena Gomez stated that she prefers acting over music and feels she only has "one more album in me", later retracting this statement. In February, she released the standalone single "Love On", which debuted within the top 60 in the US, and the top 70 on the Global 200 chart.

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April 2024: Time 100 Summit Participation

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

On May 1, 2024, Selena Gomez held a special event dedicated to mental health awareness called the Rare Beauty Summit, offering 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 Valuation

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

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August 2024: Most-Watched Comedy on Hulu

As of August 2024, Only Murders in the Building is the most-watched original comedy series on Hulu, solidifying its success and impact.

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September 2024: Most-Followed Woman on Social Media

As of September 2024, Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman globally on social media, boasting over 690 million followers across various platforms.

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

In September 2024, Selena Gomez revealed her inability to have children naturally due to her health issues.

September 2024: 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; Bloomberg News estimated that roughly 81% of it originated from Rare Beauty.

October 2024: 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 significant contribution to French culture.

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 and season one-finale of the series, which she also executive produced.

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November 2024: SIBO Diagnosis

In November 2024, Selena Gomez disclosed her suffering with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

December 11, 2024: Engagement Announcement

On December 11, 2024, Selena Gomez formally announced her engagement to Benny Blanco, following prior media speculation.

2024: Power 100 List

From 2022 to 2024 consecutively, Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list.

2024: Appearances in Emilia Pérez and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

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

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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.

January 2025: Southern California Wildfires Relief Efforts

In January 2025, Selena Gomez volunteered to help distribute basic necessities during the 2025 Southern California wildfires and, with her brand Rare Beauty, donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and World Central Kitchen. All proceeds from sales of Rare products during the pop-up of the fifth anniversary of her album, Rare, were also donated to fight the wildfires.

February 2025: Preview of "Talk" 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.

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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, "I Said I Love You First". The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, marking Gomez's largest sales week to date. Gomez was also named Billboard Latin Women of the Year.

2025: Most Followed Woman on Instagram

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

2025: Appearance in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

In 2025, Selena Gomez appeared in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'.

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2025: Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century

In 2025, Selena Gomez was ranked at number 30 on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.