History of Selena Gomez in Timeline
Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. She started her career as a child actress in Barney & Friends (2002-2004) and gained prominence as a teen idol for her role as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). In 2008, she signed with Hollywood Records and formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011).
July 22, 1992: Selena Gomez Born
On July 22, 1992, Selena Marie Gomez was born. She is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman.
1992: Resurgence of Woody Allen Allegations
In 1992, a sexual abuse allegation was made against Woody Allen. In 2019, this allegation resurfaced, prompting Selena Gomez to donate to the Time's Up initiative.
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: Role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
In 2003, while working on Barney & Friends, Selena Gomez had a bit part role in the film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over.
2004: Departure from Barney & Friends
In 2004, Selena Gomez left Barney & Friends after appearing in thirteen episodes between 2002 and 2004, as well as in two direct-to-video films, because the producers released her as "she became too old" for the series.
2006: Guest Star in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
In 2006, Selena Gomez guest starred in an episode of the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
2007: Leading Role in Wizards of Waverly Place
In 2007, Selena Gomez emerged as a teen idol for her leading role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place.
2007: Recurring Role on Hannah Montana
In 2007, Selena Gomez was given a recurring role on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana as pop star Mikayla.
October 2008: Participation in St. Jude's Children's Hospital's "Runway For Life" and named UNICEF's spokesperson
In October 2008, Selena Gomez participated in St. Jude's Children's Hospital's "Runway For Life," raising over $1 million. That same month, October 2008, she became UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat campaign, encouraging children to raise money on Halloween.
2008: Raised money for UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign
In 2008 Selena Gomez raised over $700,000 for UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign.
2008: Involvement in the UR Votes Count campaign
In 2008, Selena Gomez participated in the UR Votes Count campaign, encouraging teenagers to learn about the 2008 presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain.
2008: Signing with Hollywood Records
In 2008, Selena Gomez signed with Hollywood Records.
2008: Starring in Another Cinderella Story
In 2008, Selena Gomez starred in the film Another Cinderella Story.
2008: Voice role in Horton Hears a Who!
In 2008, Selena Gomez voiced Helga in the animated film Horton Hears a Who!
June 2009: Starring in Princess Protection Program
In June 2009, Selena Gomez, along with Demi Lovato, starred in the Disney Channel film Princess Protection Program, which premiered to 8.5 million viewers and for which they recorded the song "One and the Same".
August 2009: Named youngest UNICEF ambassador
In August 2009, Selena Gomez, at 17, became the youngest UNICEF ambassador at the time. This ambassadorship marked a significant step in her humanitarian work.
September 2009: Release of Kiss & Tell Album
In September 2009, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their debut album Kiss & Tell, which debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart.
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.
2009: Release of Kiss & Tell
In 2009, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their debut album, Kiss & Tell.
2009: Ambassador of DoSomething and involvement with RAISE Hope For Congo
In 2009, Selena Gomez became the ambassador of DoSomething after working with Island Dog. She also got involved with RAISE Hope For Congo, raising funds to combat sexual violence in the war-torn African country.
2009: Sears Back-to-School Campaign and Borden Milk Spokesperson
In 2009, Selena Gomez participated in Sears's back-to-school fashion campaign, appearing in TV commercials and hosting the "Sears Arrive Air Band Casting Call" for the MTV Video Music Awards. She also became the spokesperson for Borden Milk, featuring in their print and television ads.
2009: Spokesperson for UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign and participation in charity events
In 2009, Selena Gomez was named spokesperson for UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign for the second consecutive year. She aimed to raise US$1 million for the charity, building on the $700,000 raised in 2008. Gomez participated in a celebrity auction and hosted a live web cast series on Facebook to support the campaign in 2009.
2009: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Since 2009, Selena Gomez has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
2009: UNICEF ambassador since 2009
Since 2009, Selena Gomez has been an active UNICEF ambassador.
May 2010: High School Diploma
In May 2010, Selena Gomez earned her high-school diploma through homeschooling.
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: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List
In 2010, Billboard featured Selena Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list.
2010: Release of A Year Without Rain
In 2010, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second album, A Year Without Rain.
2010: Charity concerts for UNICEF
In 2010, Selena Gomez conducted a charity concert to help UNICEF provide children around the world with life-saving therapeutic foods, medicines, clean water, education, and immunization.
2010: Continued support for UNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign
In 2010, Selena Gomez continued her support as the UNICEF spokesperson for the 60th anniversary of the Trick-or-Treat campaign. She held a benefit concert with the Scene, donating all proceeds to the campaign, and encouraged donations via social media, helping UNICEF raise $4 million.
2010: Starring in Ramona and Beezus
In 2010, Selena Gomez starred alongside Joey King in Ramona and Beezus, portraying Beezus Quimby.
February 2011: Travel to Chile with UNICEF
In February 2011, Selena Gomez traveled to Chile to meet with families supported by UNICEF's "Programa Puente," which focused on early childhood education and development. She observed their struggles and hope, finding it inspiring.
July 14, 2011: License agreement with Adrenalina for fragrance development
On July 14, 2011, it was announced that Selena Gomez signed a license agreement with Adrenalina to develop, manufacture, and distribute her own fragrance.
2011: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List
In 2011, Billboard featured Selena Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list.
2011: Release of When the Sun Goes Down
In 2011, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their third album, When the Sun Goes Down.
2011: Starring in Monte Carlo
In 2011, Selena Gomez starred in the comedy film Monte Carlo, playing the lead role of Grace, a teenager mistaken for a socialite named Cordelia.
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.
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, she made an appearance at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia during a Ryan Seacrest Foundation broadcast.
May 2012: Release of first perfume
In May 2012, Selena Gomez released her first perfume.
2012: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List
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, alongside James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine.
2012: End of Wizards of Waverly Place
In 2012, Wizards of Waverly Place officially ended its run on the Disney Channel after four seasons.
April 2013: Release of "Come & Get It"
In April 2013, Selena Gomez released "Come & Get It", the lead single from her debut solo album. The song reached number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, marking her first top-ten entry in the U.S. It also reached the top-ten in Canada and the U.K.
August 2013: Start of Stars Dance Tour
In August 2013, Selena Gomez began 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 a need for a hiatus to spend time with her family.
2013: Charity concerts for UNICEF
In 2013, Selena Gomez conducted a charity concert 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 debut solo studio album, Stars Dance, which featured the hit single "Come & Get It".
2013: Release of Vivamore fragrance and Nail Polish collection for Nicole by OPI
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
In 2013, Selena Gomez starred alongside Ethan Hawke in the action thriller film Getaway, in which she played a young hacker.
2013: Birth of Half-Sister Gracie Elliot Teefey
In 2013, Selena Gomez's mother and her second husband, Brian Teefey, had a daughter, Gracie Elliot Teefey, making her Selena's half-sister.
April 2014: Firing of Management Team
In April 2014, Selena Gomez fired her mother and stepfather as her managers, who had been in those roles since her Disney career. She then signed with WMA and Brillstein to manage her career, aiming to pursue more adult-oriented roles in film and music.
November 2014: Release of "The Heart Wants What It Wants" and For You album announcement
In November 2014, Selena Gomez surprise-released her new single "The Heart Wants What It Wants" and confirmed the release of a compilation album, For You, to complete her contract with Hollywood Records. The single became her second top-ten hit in the U.S. and reached the top-ten in Canada.
December 2014: Signing with Interscope Records
In December 2014, Selena Gomez officially parted ways with Hollywood Records and signed with Interscope Records.
2014: Listened to 'Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)'
In 2014, Selena Gomez stated that she listened to "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong United before performing at the 2014 American Music Awards.
February 2015: Release of "I Want You to Know" Collaboration
In February 2015, Selena Gomez collaborated with German DJ Zedd on the release of "I Want You to Know", which debuted at number seventeen in the U.S.
October 2015: Release of Revival Album
In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival. The album, characterized by dance-pop and electropop with R&B influences, debuted at number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200.
2015: Justin Bieber Inspiration
In 2015, Justin Bieber acknowledged Selena Gomez as an inspiration and muse for his songwriting, notably for his album 'Purpose' and songs like 'What Do You Mean?', 'Sorry', 'Mark My Words', 'All That Matters', and 'Beauty and a Beat'.
2015: Lupus Diagnosis and Chemotherapy
In 2015, Selena Gomez confirmed her diagnosis with lupus and revealed that she underwent chemotherapy after canceling her tour.
2015: Cameo in The Big Short
In 2015, Selena Gomez made a cameo appearance in Adam McKay's film The Big Short.
2015: Release of Revival
In 2015, Selena Gomez released her second solo studio album, Revival, which included the hit songs "Good for You", "Same Old Love", and "Hands to Myself".
2015: Endorsement deal with Pantene
In 2015, Selena Gomez signed a $3 million endorsement deal with Pantene.
January 2016: Premiere of The Fundamentals of Caring
In January 2016, Selena Gomez starred in The Fundamentals of Caring, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
May 2016: Start of Revival Tour
In May 2016, Selena Gomez embarked on her worldwide Revival Tour.
June 2016: Support for LGBTQ community
In June 2016, Selena Gomez joined other celebrities in writing a "love letter" for Pride Month as part of Billboard's 30 Days of Pride. She also collaborated with 23 other artists on the charity single "Hands" to benefit victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, and donated proceeds from her Revival Tour concert in North Carolina to fight the state's "bathroom law".
August 2016: Cancellation of Revival Tour's European and South American Legs
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: Appeared at 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", which she clarified was about God.
2016: Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared in Forbes 30 Under 30.
2016: Feature on "We Don't Talk Anymore"
In 2016, Selena Gomez featured on Charlie Puth's single, "We Don't Talk Anymore", which became an international success.
2016: American Music Awards Win and iHeartRadio Music Awards win
In 2016, Selena Gomez made her first public appearance since entering rehab at the 2016 American Music Awards, where she won Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist. At the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Gomez won Biggest Triple Threat.
2016: Starring in The Fundamentals of Caring
In 2016, Selena Gomez starred in the film The Fundamentals of Caring.
February 2017: Release of "It Ain't Me"
In February 2017, Selena Gomez and Kygo released their single "It Ain't Me", which reached the top ten on major music charts worldwide.
March 2017: Premiere of Thirteen Reasons Why
In March 2017, the series adaptation of Thirteen Reasons Why, for which Selena Gomez served as executive producer, premiered on Netflix.
May 2017: 24.3 Million Songs Sold in the US
As of May 2017, Selena Gomez had sold 24.3 million songs in the United States.
June 2017: Discomfort with the term "religion"
In June 2017, Selena Gomez expressed discomfort with the term "religion", emphasizing her belief in faith and a personal relationship with God.
October 2017: Release of "Wolves"
In October 2017, Selena Gomez and Marshmello released the single "Wolves".
2017: Production of 13 Reasons Why begins
In 2017, Selena Gomez began producing the series 13 Reasons Why.
2017: Collaboration with Coach and Puma
In 2017, Selena Gomez collaborated with Coach, becoming the face of the brand and releasing the "Selena Grace" line of handbags. She also signed a $30 million contract with Puma as a brand ambassador.
2017: Partnership with Coach and activities with Step Up
In 2017, Selena Gomez partnered with Coach and participated in activities with Step Up, supporting girls in under-resourced communities. She attended Step Up events at Los Angeles high schools and gifted the girls Coach bags.
2017: Approached for Living Undocumented
In 2017, Selena Gomez was approached about the project that would become the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented, leading to her involvement as an executive producer.
2017: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2017, Selena Gomez was named Billboard's Woman of the Year.
2017: Repeal of North Carolina's "bathroom law"
In 2017, the "bathroom law" in North Carolina, which Selena Gomez had previously donated proceeds from her Revival Tour to fight against, was repealed.
2017: Shakira's El Dorado
Since Shakira's El Dorado in 2017, Revelación marked the largest sales week for a Latin album by a woman.
October 2018: Sale of Fort Worth Mansion
In October 2018, Selena Gomez sold her mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, for $3.5 million.
2018: Nomination for Top Dance/Electronic Song at 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: Attendance at We Day California
In 2018, Selena Gomez attended the We Day California youth empowerment event in Los Angeles, introducing Nellie Mainor, a young fan with a rare kidney disease.
2018: 13 Reasons Why Most-Watched Streaming Series
In 2018, the show 13 Reasons Why was the most-watched original streaming series.
January 2019: Featured on "Anxiety"
In January 2019, Selena Gomez was featured on Julia Michaels's song "Anxiety".
October 1, 2019: Op-Ed for Time
On October 1, 2019, Selena Gomez wrote an op-ed for Time, discussing her involvement in the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented and her connection to the struggles of undocumented families.
October 2019: Release of Living Undocumented and involvement with MeToo
In October 2019, Selena Gomez served as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented. Due to a resurgence of the 1992 sexual abuse allegation against Woody Allen prompted by the MeToo movement, Gomez made a donation of over $1 million, exceeding her salary from the film, to the Time's Up initiative.
2019: "Bad Liar" Ranked Among Best Songs of the 2010s
In 2019, Rolling Stone ranked "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its list of the best songs of the 2010s.
2019: McLean Award for Mental Health Advocacy
In 2019, Selena Gomez received the McLean Award for her advocacy in mental health awareness.
January 10, 2020: Release of 'Rare'
On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album 'Rare'. It debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart.
January 2020: Voice role in Dolittle
In January 2020, Selena Gomez voiced a giraffe in the film Dolittle.
February 2020: Release of "Feel Me"
Due to high fan demand, Selena Gomez's song "Feel Me", which she had added to the setlist of her Revival Tour, was released in February 2020.
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 "Boyfriend" with the deluxe edition of the album Rare.
April 2020: Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
In April 2020, Selena Gomez revealed that she has bipolar disorder.
June 2020: Featured in "Past Life" Remix
In June 2020, Selena Gomez featured in a remix of Trevor Daniel's song, "Past Life".
June 2020: Series Finale of 13 Reasons Why
In June 2020, the series 13 Reasons Why ended after four seasons.
September 2020: Release of The Broken Hearts Gallery
In September 2020, Selena Gomez executive produced the romantic comedy The Broken Hearts Gallery, released to positive reviews.
September 2020: Launch of Rare Beauty
In September 2020, Selena Gomez launched her makeup and cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty, which promotes inclusivity and mental health initiatives, selling cruelty-free and vegan products.
2020: Production of Selena + Chef begins
In 2020, Selena Gomez began producing the series Selena + Chef.
2020: Created 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.
2020: Launch of Rare Beauty
In 2020, Selena Gomez founded the cosmetic company Rare Beauty and the non-profit Rare Impact Fund.
2020: Release of Rare
In 2020, Selena Gomez released her third solo album, Rare, which produced 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.
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, Only Murders in the Building, starring and executive produced by Selena Gomez alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short, premiered on Hulu and set a record for the most-watched comedy premiere on the platform.
2021: Release of Revelación
In 2021, Selena Gomez released the Spanish EP Revelación.
2021: Maintained Christian Faith
In 2021, Selena Gomez remarked that she maintained her Christian faith and had read 'The Purpose Driven Life' by Baptist pastor Rick Warren three times.
2021: Vulture Ranks Gomez as a Likable Star
In 2021, Vulture ranked Selena Gomez third on its "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop" list, stating that "Gomez is perhaps the most effortlessly likable star of her generation".
2021: Donation from Selena + Chef show and cookware line proceeds to the Rare Impact Fund
In 2021, for each episode of her HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef (2020–2023), the show donated $10,000 to the charity of the chef's choice. Selena Gomez also donated 10 percent of the net proceeds from her cookware line with Our Place to the Rare Impact Fund.
2021: Lead Role in Only Murders in the Building
Since 2021, Selena Gomez has played a lead role in Only Murders in the Building.
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 called the Summer Collection.
May 2022: Serendipity Brands donated to the Rare Impact Fund
In May 2022, Serendipity Brands—which Selena Gomez co-owns and is an investor of—donated $1 from every ice cream pint and product sold to the Rare Impact Fund.
June 2022: Statement on Roe v. Wade Overturn
In June 2022, Selena Gomez expressed her unhappiness with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, urging men to speak out against the issue and acknowledging the pain experienced by many women.
October 2022: COVID-19 Positive Test
In October 2022, Selena Gomez canceled an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' after testing positive for COVID-19.
November 2022: Psychosis Episode Revealed
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 premiered at AFI Fest.
December 2022: Donation to the 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation
In December 2022, Selena Gomez donated exclusive items to the 2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation, which supports music education and talent development programs across the US.
2022: Billboard Ranks "Love You Like a Love Song"
In 2022, Billboard ranked "Love You like a Love Song" by Selena Gomez & the Scene as the biggest song that peaked at number twenty-two.
2022: Rare Beauty Liquid Blush Sales
In 2022, Rare Beauty sold US$70 million worth of liquid blush, which is over 3.1 million units.
2022: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania release, Coldplay collaboration, Saturday Night Live hosting
In 2022, Selena Gomez reprised her role as Mavis in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, collaborated with Coldplay on "Let Somebody Go", and hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.
2022: Awards for Mental Health Advocacy
In 2022, Selena Gomez was honored with the Mental Health Innovations Award for Excellence in Mental Health Advocacy by the Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab. She also received the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion by the Ruderman Family Foundation in 2022.
May 2023: Food Network Projects
In May 2023, Food Network ordered two projects to be hosted by Selena Gomez. The first was Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays (2023), a four-part holiday special and extension of Selena + Chef. The second became Selena + Restaurant, an interactive cooking series co-hosted with Raquelle Stevens.
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, the Summer Collection.
August 2023: 3.6 Million Albums Sold in the US
As of August 2023, Selena Gomez has sold 3.6 million albums in the US and shifted more than 11.5 million album-equivalent units.
August 25, 2023: Release of "Single Soon"
On August 25, 2023, Selena Gomez released the standalone single "Single Soon".
October 2023: Statement and Donations Regarding the Gaza war
In October 2023, Selena Gomez and Rare Beauty issued a statement about the Gaza war and donated funds to Magen David Adom in Israel, Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Gaza and the West Bank, and UNICEF. Gomez also signed an Artist4Ceasefire letter calling for a ceasefire.
December 2023: Attended Ramy Youssef's fundraiser for Gaza
In December 2023, Selena Gomez attended Ramy Youssef's fundraiser for Gaza.
2023: Donations from Rare Beauty sales to the Rare Impact Fund
From 2023 to 2024, Selena Gomez and Sephora donated all 100 percent of global Rare Beauty sales to the Rare Impact Fund in honor of World Mental Health Day.
2023: "Send It On" song listed in The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time
In 2023, Billboard included the charity single "Send It On" by Disney's Friends For Change, featuring Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers, in their list of The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time.
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. Additionally, her Rare Impact Fund continued to donate funds to The Trevor Project and, in 2023, to Trans Lifeline, both organizations focused on supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
2023: "Calm Down" success
In 2023, Selena Gomez was featured on the remix of Rema's "Calm Down", which became an international success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Global 200 and achieving numerous records on various charts.
January 2024: Preference for acting over music and discussion about future album plans
In January 2024, Selena Gomez expressed a preference for acting over music, stating she only has "one more album in me". She clarified that she never intended to be a full-time singer, and music evolved from a hobby. She retracted earlier statements about feeling too old for the pop-star life, reaffirming her commitment to music.
April 2024: Speaker at the Time 100 Summit
In April 2024, Selena Gomez was a speaker at the Time 100 Summit. She discussed mental health protection and social media.
May 1, 2024: Rare Beauty Summit for Mental Health Awareness
On May 1, 2024, Selena Gomez hosted the Rare Beauty Summit dedicated to mental health awareness, offering resources to address mental health problems. The U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy joined her at the event, acknowledging the Rare Impact Fund and her efforts to promote self-acceptance and healing.
May 2024: Rare Beauty Valuation at $2 Billion
As of May 2024, Selena Gomez's brand Rare Beauty is valued at $2 billion.
May 2024: Premiere of Selena + Restaurant
In May 2024, Selena + Restaurant, an interactive cooking series co-hosted by Selena Gomez with Raquelle Stevens, premiered.
August 2024: Ongoing success of Only Murders in the Building
As of August 2024, Only Murders in the Building remains 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, with over 690 million followers across various platforms.
September 2024: The Rare Impact Fund has raised over $16 million
As of September 2024, Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund has raised over $16 million since its establishment in 2020. These funds have been distributed as 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, expressing a desire 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, largely attributed to Rare Beauty.
October 29, 2024: Premiere of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" on Disney Channel
On October 29, 2024, "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place," the sequel to "Wizards of Waverly Place," premiered on Disney Channel. Selena Gomez reprises her role as Alex Russo and serves as an executive producer. Her performance received positive reviews.
October 30, 2024: Premiere of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" on Disney+
On October 30, 2024, "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place," the sequel to "Wizards of Waverly Place," premiered on Disney+. Selena Gomez reprises her role as Alex Russo and serves as an executive producer. Her performance received positive reviews.
November 2024: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Diagnosis
In November 2024, Selena Gomez disclosed a prior diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
December 11, 2024: Engagement Announcement
On December 11, 2024, Selena Gomez formally announced her engagement to record producer Benny Blanco, following a period of media rumors.
2024: Film and Television Projects
In 2024, Selena Gomez was involved in Emilia Pérez and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
2024: Rare Beauty valued at $2 billion
In 2024, Selena Gomez's cosmetic company Rare Beauty was valued at $2 billion.
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 for the 2025 Southern California wildfires
In January 2025, Selena Gomez volunteered to distribute necessities to those displaced by the 2025 Southern California wildfires. Additionally, her brand Rare Beauty donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and World Central Kitchen. All proceeds from sales during the fifth anniversary pop-up of her album, Rare, were also donated to the cause.
February 2025: Preview of "Talk" 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.
March 21, 2025: Release of fourth studio album "I Said I Love You First"
On March 21, 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco released the collaborative album, her fourth studio album, "I Said I Love You First". The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, with 120,000 units, marking Gomez's largest sales week to date.
2025: Release of I Said I Love You First
In 2025, Selena Gomez released her fourth album I Said I Love You First with her husband Benny Blanco.
2025: Latin Women of the Year
In 2025, Selena Gomez was named Latin Women of the Year.
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