History of Selena Gomez in Timeline
Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and businesswoman. Starting as a child actress on Barney & Friends, she gained prominence as Alex Russo on Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. She signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and fronted the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three successful albums including Kiss & Tell and A Year Without Rain.
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1995: Named after Selena Quintanilla
Selena Gomez was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who was murdered in 1995.
2002: Influence for Second Album Revival
In 2002, Christina Aguilera's album Stripped served as a major inspiration for Selena Gomez's second album, Revival, along with Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.
2002: Acting Debut 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, 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 concluded her role in Barney & Friends after appearing in thirteen episodes between 2002 and 2004. Producers released her "when she became too old" for the series.
2004: End of Barney & Friends Role
In 2004, Selena Gomez's role in Barney & Friends came to an end after appearing in thirteen episodes. The show's producers released her "when she became too old" for the series.
2005: Purity Ring
In 2005, at age 13, Selena Gomez wanted a purity ring, and her father had it blessed at church, using her as an example for other kids.
2006: The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
In 2006, Selena Gomez appeared in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
2006: Guest Star on 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: Role in Wizards of Waverly Place
In 2007, Selena Gomez landed the leading role of Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place.
2007: Recurring Role on Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place Audition
In 2007, Selena Gomez was given a recurring role on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana as pop star Mikayla and she also auditioned for a role in the network's series Wizards of Waverly Place, ultimately winning the lead role of Alex Russo.
October 2008: Involvement with St. Jude's and UNICEF
In October 2008, Selena Gomez participated in St. Jude's Children's Hospital's "Runway For Life" event in Beverly Hills, helping raise over $1 million. That same month, she was named UNICEF's spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign.
2008: Dating Nick Jonas
In 2008, Selena Gomez dated singer Nick Jonas and appeared in the music video for his band's song "Burnin' Up".
2008: Fundraising for UNICEF Trick-or-Treat Campaign
In 2008, Selena Gomez raised over $700,000 for the UNICEF Trick-or-Treat campaign.
2008: Signing with Hollywood Records
In 2008, Selena Gomez signed with Hollywood Records.
2008: Voice Role in Horton Hears a Who! and Starring in Another Cinderella Story
In 2008, Selena Gomez voiced Helga in the animated film Horton Hears a Who! and starred in Another Cinderella Story. She also contributed three songs to the Another Cinderella Story soundtrack, including the single "Tell Me Something I Don't Know".
2008: Involvement with UR Votes Count Campaign
In 2008, Selena Gomez was involved in the UR Votes Count campaign, which aimed to educate teenagers about the 2008 presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain.
June 2009: Premiere of Princess Protection Program
In June 2009, the Disney Channel film Princess Protection Program, starring Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, aired with 8.5 million viewers. The pair recorded the song "One and the Same" for the film's soundtrack.
August 2009: Named Youngest UNICEF Ambassador
In August 2009, Selena Gomez, at the age of 17, became the youngest UNICEF ambassador, a record later surpassed by Millie Bobby Brown.
September 2009: Release of Kiss & Tell Album
In September 2009, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their debut album, Kiss & Tell, which debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
2009: Involvement in Disney's Friends for Change
From 2009 to 2012, Selena Gomez was involved in "Disney's Friends for Change", appearing in public service announcements and recording the charity single "Send It On" with Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers.
2009: Release of Kiss & Tell
In 2009, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their debut album, Kiss & Tell.
2009: Involvement with DoSomething and RAISE Hope For Congo
In 2009, Selena Gomez became the ambassador of DoSomething, particularly involved with the charity Island Dog in Puerto Rico, and also supported RAISE Hope For Congo, raising awareness for conflict minerals and violence against women in the Congo.
2009: Spokesperson for UNICEF Trick-or-Treat Campaign
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 after raising over $700,000 in 2008.
2009: Sears 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" to select five winners for the "Sears Air Band" to perform at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. She also became the spokesperson for Borden Milk and starred in the campaign's print ads and television commercials.
2009: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Since 2009, Selena Gomez has been a UNICEF Goodwill 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: Charity Concerts for UNICEF
From 2010 to 2013, Selena Gomez conducted and organized three charity concerts to help UNICEF, which raised nearly $400,000 for UNICEF programs worldwide.
2010: Billboard 21 Under 21 List
In 2010, Billboard featured 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: Continued Support for UNICEF Trick-or-Treat Campaign
In 2010, Selena Gomez returned as the UNICEF spokesperson for the 60th anniversary of the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign, helping raise $4 million through various activities including a benefit concert and social media promotion.
2010: Starring in Ramona and Beezus and Release of A Year Without Rain Album
In 2010, Selena Gomez starred in Ramona and Beezus and Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second studio album A Year Without Rain, which debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 at number four.
2010: Stopped wearing purity ring
In 2010, Selena Gomez stopped wearing the purity ring she got in 2005.
2010: Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
Since 2010, a wax figure of Selena Gomez has been exhibited at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums in various locations.
February 2011: Visit to Chile with UNICEF
In February 2011, Selena Gomez traveled to Chile to meet with families supported by UNICEF's "Programa Puente", which focuses on early childhood education and development.
July 14, 2011: Licensing agreement with Adrenalina for fragrance
On July 14, 2011, Selena Gomez signed a license agreement with Adrenalina to develop, manufacture, and distribute her own fragrance.
2011: Start of Top 40 Hits Streak
From 2011, Selena Gomez achieved a streak of 16 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the longest active run for any artist, according to Billboard. This streak lasted until 2018.
2011: Billboard 21 Under 21 List
In 2011, Billboard featured 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 and Hosting Awards
In 2011, Selena Gomez starred in the comedy film Monte Carlo, appeared in a cameo role in the film The Muppets, and hosted the MuchMusic Video Awards in June and the MTV Europe Music Awards in November.
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, and she had previously made an appearance at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia during a Ryan Seacrest Foundation broadcast.
May 2012: Release of first fragrance
In May 2012, Selena Gomez's first fragrance was released after signing a license agreement with Adrenalina the previous year.
2012: Billboard 21 Under 21 List
In 2012, Billboard featured Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list.
2012: End of Wizards of Waverly Place
In 2012, Selena Gomez concluded her role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, which officially ended its run on the Disney Channel.
2012: Spring Breakers film released
In 2012, Selena Gomez starred in the exploitation film Spring Breakers alongside James Franco and others. The film premiered in September at the 69th Venice International Film Festival. Gomez played a more mature character, and the film received generally positive reviews, with some calling it a potential cult classic.
2012: Lupus Diagnosis
Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus sometime between 2012 and early 2014.
April 2013: Release of "Come & Get It"
In April 2013, Selena Gomez released "Come & Get It", which served as the lead single of her solo debut album. It became her first top-ten entry on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching number six, and also reached the top-ten in Canada and the U.K.
August 2013: Start of Stars Dance Tour
In August 2013, Selena Gomez embarked on her Stars Dance Tour, performing in North America and Europe.
December 2013: Cancellation of Stars Dance Tour
In December 2013, Selena Gomez canceled the Australian and Asian legs of her Stars Dance Tour, citing a need to take a hiatus and spend time with her family.
2013: Charity Concerts for UNICEF
From 2010 to 2013, Selena Gomez conducted and organized three charity concerts to help UNICEF, which raised nearly $400,000 for UNICEF programs worldwide.
2013: Girl Rising & The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex
In 2013, Selena Gomez appeared in Girl Rising and The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex.
2013: Release of Stars Dance
In 2013, Selena Gomez released her debut solo studio album Stars Dance, which featured the single "Come & Get It".
2013: Release of Vivamore fragrance and nail polish collection
In 2013, Selena Gomez released her second fragrance, Vivamore by Selena Gomez, and created her own collection of nail polish colors for Nicole by OPI.
2013: Starring in Getaway and Producing Alex vs. Alex
In 2013, Selena Gomez starred alongside Ethan Hawke in the action thriller Getaway, which was a critical and commercial failure. She also served as executive producer and starred in the television special The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex on the Disney Channel.
2013: Influence for Debut Solo Album Stars Dance
In 2013, Selena Gomez's debut solo album Stars Dance was prominently influenced by Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, and EDM producer Skrillex.
2013: Birth of Half-Sister Gracie Elliot Teefey
In 2013, Selena Gomez's mother and stepfather, Brian Teefey, had a daughter, Gracie Elliot Teefey, making Gracie her half-sister.
January 2014: Rehab Stint 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, which specializes in treating addiction and trauma in young people. Her representative stated that she had spent time there "voluntarily [...] but not for substance abuse".
April 2014: Firing of Management Team
In April 2014, Selena Gomez fired her mother and stepfather as her managers, who had served in those roles since her career at Disney. She then signed with the WMA and Brillstein companies to manage her career.
November 2014: Surprise Release of "The Heart Wants What It Wants" and Announcement of Compilation Album
In November 2014, Selena Gomez surprise-released her new single "The Heart Wants What It Wants" and confirmed that she would be releasing a compilation album to complete her contract with her label. 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 said that she listened to "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" by Hillsong United before performing at the 2014 American Music Awards.
2014: Sale of Tarzana Mansion
In 2014, Selena Gomez sold her mansion in Tarzana, Los Angeles for $3.5 million.
February 2015: Release of "I Want You to Know" with Zedd
In February 2015, Selena Gomez collaborated with German DJ Zedd on "I Want You to Know", which was released and debuted at number-seventeen in the U.S.
October 2015: Release of Revival
In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival. The album was reviewed positively by critics, who praised its production and lyrical content. The album debuted at number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200.
2015: Justin Bieber's Inspiration
In 2015, Justin Bieber cited Selena Gomez as an inspiration and muse for his songwriting at the time, with his album Purpose being inspired by her.
2015: Diagnosis of Lupus and Undergoing Chemotherapy
In 2015, Selena Gomez confirmed that she had been diagnosed with lupus and that after canceling the tour 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.
2015: Purchase of Fort Worth Mansion
In 2015, Selena Gomez purchased a mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, for $3.5 million.
2015: Release of Revival
In 2015, Selena Gomez released the album Revival, supported by the singles "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.
2015: Billboard Women in Music Chart-Topper Award
In 2015, Selena Gomez was honored with the Chart-Topper Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.
January 2016: Premiere of The Fundamentals of Caring at Sundance Film Festival
In January 2016, Selena Gomez starred as Dot in the comedy-drama The Fundamentals of Caring, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film received a positive critical response.
May 2016: Embarking on the Revival Tour
In May 2016, Selena Gomez embarked on her worldwide Revival Tour. She claimed that the tour would focus solely on her as an artist and would feature 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 part of Billboard's 30 Days of Pride. She also collaborated with other artists for the charity single "Hands," which was a tribute to the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, to raise funds for Equality Florida's Pulse Victims Fund, GLAAD, and the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida.
August 2016: Cancellation of European and South American 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: Hillsong Young & Free Concert Appearance
In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared at a Hillsong Young & Free concert in Los Angeles, leading worship by singing her song "Nobody".
2016: The Fundamentals of Caring & Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared in The Fundamentals of Caring and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.
2016: Featuring on "We Don't Talk Anymore"
In 2016, Selena Gomez featured on Charlie Puth's single, "We Don't Talk Anymore". The song was an international success.
2016: American Music Awards win and Other Recognitions
In 2016, Selena Gomez made her first public appearance since entering rehab at the American Music Awards, where she won Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist. She also won Biggest Triple Threat at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, and was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category.
2016: Starring in The Fundamentals of Caring
In 2016, Selena Gomez starred in the film The Fundamentals of Caring.
2016: Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2016, Selena Gomez was named in Forbes 30 Under 30.
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.
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.
March 2017: Premiere of Thirteen Reasons Why on Netflix
In March 2017, Selena Gomez served as executive producer for the series adaptation of the novel Thirteen Reasons Why, which premiered on Netflix. The series drew backlash from various mental health charities and suicide prevention communities over "dangerous content".
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.
October 2017: Release of "Wolves"
In October 2017, Selena Gomez collaborated with EDM producer Marshmello to release the single "Wolves". The song achieved commercial success, reaching the top ten in several countries' charts and peaking at number twenty in the U.S.
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 became the new face of Coach, beginning with their fall line, resulting in the limited-edition handbag collection called the "Selena Grace" line. She also signed a $30 million contract with Puma as a brand ambassador, appearing in campaigns and launching the SG x PUMA Strong Girl collection.
2017: Faith and Relationship with God
In 2017, Selena Gomez said she did not like the term "religion" and that it sometimes "freaks her out", adding that she believes more in faith and a relationship with God.
2017: Initial Involvement with 'Living Undocumented'
In 2017, Selena Gomez was approached about the docuseries Living Undocumented. After viewing the footage, she decided to become involved as an executive producer, connecting with the themes of shame, uncertainty, fear, hope, and patriotism experienced by undocumented families.
2017: Partnership with Step Up
In 2017, Selena Gomez, during her partnership with Coach, engaged in activities with Step Up, supporting girls in under-resourced communities and gifting them Coach bags.
2017: "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: Mention of Shakira's El Dorado Record
In 2021, Selena's album debut marked the largest sales week for a Latin album by a woman since Shakira's El Dorado album debut in 2017.
March 2018: 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.
October 2018: Sale of Fort Worth Mansion
In October 2018, Selena Gomez sold her mansion in Fort Worth, Texas, for $3.5 million, which she had purchased in 2015.
2018: Billboard's Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists
Billboard included Selena Gomez in its list of Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists in 2018, ranking her at number 31.
2018: "It Ain't Me" nomination 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: "Thirteen Reasons Why" most-watched original streaming series
In 2018, "Thirteen Reasons Why" was the most-watched original streaming series.
2018: Attendance at We Day California
In 2018, Selena Gomez attended the We Day California youth empowerment event in Los Angeles, where she introduced 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 Julia Michaels's song "Anxiety"
In January 2019, Selena Gomez was featured on Julia Michaels's song "Anxiety", showcasing her continued presence in the music scene.
October 1, 2019: Gomez's Op-Ed for Time
On October 1, 2019, Selena Gomez penned an op-ed for Time, explaining her involvement with the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented. She expressed a personal connection to the project, drawing from her family's experiences with immigration challenges.
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 series was critically successful and received a News and Documentary Emmy Award nomination.
2019: Billboard's 100 Most Successful Artists of the 2010s
In 2019, Billboard named Selena Gomez one of the 100 most successful artists of the 2010s, ranking her at number 38.
2019: "Bad Liar" ranked on best of 2010s list
In 2019, Rolling Stone ranked "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its list of the best songs of the 2010s, solidifying its impact and lasting appeal.
2019: The Dead Don't Die, A Rainy Day in New York & Living Undocumented
In 2019, Selena Gomez appeared in The Dead Don't Die and A Rainy Day in New York. She also executive produced Living Undocumented.
2019: McLean Award for mental health advocacy
In 2019, Selena Gomez received the McLean Award for her advocacy in the area of mental health.
2019: Starring in The Dead Don't Die and Producing Living Undocumented
In 2019, Selena Gomez starred in the film The Dead Don't Die and produced the series Living Undocumented.
January 10, 2020: Release of Rare
On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album Rare, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart, earning 112,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It became her third consecutive number-one album in the US.
January 2020: Voicing a Giraffe in Dolittle
In January 2020, Selena Gomez lent her voice to a giraffe character in the adventure film Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr. The film was a box office disappointment and received negative reviews.
February 2020: Release of "Feel Me"
In February 2020, the song "Feel Me", which had been added to the setlist of her Revival Tour, was released due to high demand from fans.
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", the third and final single from her album Rare, with the deluxe edition.
April 2020: Bipolar Disorder Revelation
In April 2020, Selena Gomez revealed that she has bipolar disorder.
June 2020: Featured in "Past Life" Remix
In June 2020, Selena Gomez was featured in a remix of Trevor Daniel's song, "Past Life", adding to her musical collaborations.
June 2020: End of Thirteen Reasons Why Series
In June 2020, the series Thirteen 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, which was released to positive reviews, showcasing her involvement in film production.
September 2020: Launch of Rare Beauty
In September 2020, Selena Gomez launched her makeup and cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty, promoting inclusivity and mental health initiatives.
2020: Creation of the Rare Impact Fund and Selena + Chef
In 2020, Selena Gomez created the Rare Impact Fund by Rare Beauty, committing to raise US$100 million over ten years for mental health resources. Additionally, she launched the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef (2020–2023), which donated $10,000 per episode to the chef's chosen charity.
2020: Founding Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund
In 2020, Selena Gomez founded the cosmetic company Rare Beauty and its non-profit, the Rare Impact Fund.
2020: Move to Encino Mansion
In 2020, Selena Gomez moved to a $5 million mansion in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Encino, and in the same year, she sold her house in Studio City, Los Angeles for $2.3 million.
March 2021: Release of Revelación EP
In March 2021, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelación. It blended reggaeton, Latin pop, and R&B genres with urbano elements, marking a 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: Signing 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 release 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, alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short, which premiered on Hulu. It became the most-watched comedy premiere in the platform's history.
2021: Maintained Christian Faith
In 2021, Selena Gomez claimed to maintain her Christian faith and having read three times the book The Purpose Driven Life by Baptist Christian pastor Rick Warren.
2021: Release of Revelación
In 2021, Selena Gomez released the Spanish EP Revelación, which earned her nominations at the Grammys and Latin Grammy Awards.
2021: Rare Impact Fund and Selena+Chef donation
In 2021, over the first two seasons of the Selena + Chef show, $360,000 was raised for nonprofit organizations. Also Selena Gomez donated 10 percent of the net proceeds from her cookware line with Our Place to the Rare Impact Fund, which focuses on mental health awareness.
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: Hosting 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 cookware line
In May 2022, Selena Gomez collaborated with Our Place on a cookware line called the Summer Collection.
May 2022: Serendipity Brands donation
In May 2022, Serendipity Brands donated $1 from every ice cream pint and product sold to the Rare Impact Fund.
June 2022: Response to Roe v. Wade overturning
In June 2022, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Selena Gomez stated she was "not happy" and that "men need to stand up and also speak against this issue. It's also the amount of women that are hurting."
September 2022: End of Selena + Chef Run
In September 2022, Selena + Chef concluded its four-season run. The show was nominated for Outstanding Culinary Series at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards.
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 Revelation
In November 2022, Selena Gomez revealed that she had an episode of psychosis in 2018.
November 2022: Premiere and Release of Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me Documentary
In November 2022, Selena Gomez's documentary film, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, directed by Alek Keshishian, premiered at the AFI Fest and was released two days later on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters, receiving positive reviews for its transparency regarding mental health.
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: One of the Most-Streamed Artist of All Time
As of 2022, Selena Gomez is one of the most-streamed artists of all time, having amassed 45 billion streams globally.
2022: The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 List
From 2022 to 2024 consecutively, Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list, as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.
2022: "Love You like a Love Song" Ranked as Biggest Song
In 2022, Billboard ranked "Love You like a Love Song" as the biggest song that peaked at number twenty-two.
2022: Recognition for Mental Health Advocacy
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. She also received the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion by the Ruderman Family Foundation.
2022: Number One Positive Influencer on Social Media
In 2022, Selena Gomez was recognized as the number one positive influencer on social media.
May 2023: Food Network Orders Two Gomez-Hosted Projects
In May 2023, Food Network announced that it had ordered two projects to be hosted by Selena Gomez. The projects were Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays and Selena + Restaurant.
June 2023: Relationship with Benny Blanco
In June 2023, Selena Gomez began a relationship with record producer Benny Blanco.
June 2023: Second edition of Our Place cookware line release
In June 2023, a second edition of Selena Gomez's cookware line with Our Place was released.
August 2023: 3.6 Million Albums Sold 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.
October 2023: Signing Artist4Ceasefire letter
In October 2023, Selena Gomez signed an Artist4Ceasefire letter calling on President Joe Biden and Congress to demand an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. The letter emphasized the sanctity of all life and condemned the killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians.
December 2023: Attendance at Ramy Youssef's fundraiser for Gaza
In December 2023, Selena Gomez attended Ramy Youssef's fundraiser for Gaza, showing her support for humanitarian efforts in the region.
2023: 100% Global Rare Beauty Sales to Rare Impact Fund and ending of Selena + Chef
From 2023 to 2024, Selena Gomez and Sephora donate all 100 percent of global Rare Beauty sales to the Rare Impact Fund in honor of World Mental Health Day. Also the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef ended.
2023: "Send It On" included in Billboard's list
In 2023 Billboard included the song "Send It On", performed by Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers as Disney's Friends For Change in their list of The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time.
2023: Rare Beauty's TikTok and Instagram performance 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. That year, the estimated revenue for the line reached US$300 million.
2023: Participation in Los Angeles Pride Parade and donations
In 2023, Selena Gomez and Rare Beauty participated in the 53rd annual Los Angeles Pride Parade. Her Rare Impact Fund has been donating funds since its foundation for The Trevor Project and in 2023 for Trans Lifeline, both of which focus on LGBTQ+ youth.
2023: "Calm Down" success
In 2023, Selena Gomez was featured on the remix of Nigerian artist Rema's song, "Calm Down". The song achieved international success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Global 200 and becoming a major crossover hit.
January 2024: Gomez Discusses Future Musical Plans
In January 2024, Selena Gomez expressed a preference for acting over music and mentioned having "one more album in me". She initially felt too old for the pop-star life but later retracted this statement, affirming that "music isn't going away".
April 2024: Participation at the Time 100 Summit
In April 2024, Selena Gomez participated as a speaker at the Time 100 Summit, discussing important issues related to mental health protection and social media.
May 1, 2024: Rare Beauty Summit for mental health awareness
On May 1, 2024, Selena Gomez held a special event dedicated to mental health awareness called the Rare Beauty Summit, where she also offered resources to solve mental health problems. The U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy joined her at this event and thanked Gomez for creating the Rare Impact Fund and for paving the way for self-acceptance, support, and healing.
May 2024: Valuation of Rare Beauty
As of May 2024, the 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 and Raquelle Stevens, premiered. Gomez also served as a producer for the program.
August 2024: Continuation of Only Murders in the Building Success
As of August 2024, Only Murders in the Building continues to be the most-watched original comedy series on Hulu, showcasing its sustained popularity and critical acclaim.
September 2024: Most-Followed Woman on Social Media
As of September 2024, Selena Gomez is the most-followed woman globally on social media platforms.
September 2024: Rare Impact Fund raising and grants
As of September 2024, the Rare Impact Fund had raised over $16 million since 2020 and distributed grants to support 26 mental health-focused organizations across five continents. This indicates the ongoing success of Gomez's initiative in supporting mental health resources for young people.
September 2024: Inability to Have Children Naturally
In September 2024, Selena Gomez revealed her inability to have children naturally due to her health issues, and mentioned wanting to explore either surrogacy or adoption in the future.
September 2024: 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. At age 32, she had become "one of the country's youngest female self-made billionaires".
October 29, 2024: Premiere of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
On October 29, 2024, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a spin-off and sequel to Wizards of Waverly Place, premiered on Disney Channel and Disney+, with Selena Gomez reprising her role as Alex Russo and serving as an executive producer. Her performance, comedic timing, and dynamic with co-star David Henrie received positive feedback.
November 2024: SIBO Disclosure
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: The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 List
From 2022 to 2024 consecutively, Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list, as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.
2024: Emilia Pérez and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
In 2024, Selena Gomez appeared 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: Time's most influential company of 2024
Rare Beauty was named as Time's most influential company of 2024.
January 2025: Volunteer work and donation for Southern California wildfires
In January 2025, Selena Gomez volunteered to help distribute basic necessities to those displaced by the 2025 Southern California wildfires. Additionally, Rare Beauty made donations to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and World Central Kitchen, while all proceeds from sales of products during the pop-up of the fifth anniversary of the album Rare were also donated to fight the wildfires.
February 2025: Preview of 'Talk' as soundtrack for Apple IPhone advertisement
In February 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's collaboration "Talk" was previewed as the soundtrack to an Apple advertisement for the IPhone 16e.
March 21, 2025: Release of "I Said I Love You First"
On March 21, 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco released their collaborative album, her fourth studio album, "I Said I Love You First", which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was met with mixed to positive reviews.
2025: Release of I Said I Love You First
In 2025, Selena Gomez is scheduled to release her fourth studio album I Said I Love You First, a collaboration with Benny Blanco.
2025: Latin Women of the Year
In 2025, Selena Gomez was named Latin Women of the Year.
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