How Selena Gomez Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Selena Gomez across different fields.

Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman. She started her career as a child actress on Barney & Friends and rose to prominence as Alex Russo in Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. In 2008, Gomez signed with Hollywood Records and formed Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three successful albums, including 'Kiss & Tell', 'A Year Without Rain', and 'When the Sun Goes Down'.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

2010: Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Debut

Since 2010, a wax figure of Selena Gomez has been exhibited at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums in multiple locations, with her wax figure being the first in Orlando.

2015: Justin Bieber's Inspiration

In 2015, Justin Bieber called Selena Gomez an inspiration and muse of his songwriting at the time, mentioning that his album Purpose was inspired by her, and he wrote songs about her.

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.

2018: Most-watched original streaming series

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

2019: "Bad Liar" Ranked Among Best Songs of the Decade

In 2019, Rolling Stone ranked Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its list of the best songs of the 2010s, solidifying its impact and legacy. Winston Cook-Wilson of Spin magazine praised Gomez's vocals and the song's unique charm.

2021: Pop Culture Icon Recognition

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

2022: Billboard's ranking of "Love You like a Love Song"

In 2022, Billboard ranked the song "Love You like a Love Song" as the biggest song that peaked at number twenty-two.

2022: Number One Positive Influencer

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

February 2023: Regaining Status as Most-Followed Woman on Instagram

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

January 2024: Statements on Career Preferences and Future Albums

In January 2024, Selena Gomez expressed a preference for acting over music, stating she only has "one more album in me." She revealed her singing career evolved from a hobby during her time with Disney and later mentioned feeling too old for pop stardom, but retracted this, affirming that "music isn't going away."

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 significant contribution to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance.