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-songwriter, businesswoman, and producer. She started her career as a child actress in 'Barney & Friends' before gaining widespread recognition for her role as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel's 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' Gomez signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums. She has since established herself as a prominent figure in both the music and acting industries.

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

2010: Wax figure exhibited at Madame Tussauds

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

2015: Justin Bieber calls Gomez an 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 that he wrote songs about her.

2017: Named among 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.

2021: Recognized as pop culture icon

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

2021: Vulture's Ranking as Most Likable Star

In 2021, Vulture ranked Selena Gomez third on its "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop" listicle, describing her as "perhaps the most effortlessly likable star of her generation", and later named her as one of the few child stars with a successful music career as an adult.