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, and businesswoman. She began her acting career as a child on Barney & Friends before achieving teen idol status as Alex Russo in Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. She later signed with Hollywood Records and fronted the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums between 2009 and 2011.

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

2010: Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums

Since 2010, a wax figure of Selena Gomez has been exhibited at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums in various locations, including Hollywood and New York City. Her wax figure was the first in Orlando.

2015: Justin Bieber Considers Gomez as an Inspiration

In 2015, Justin Bieber called Selena Gomez an inspiration and muse for his songwriting at the time, noting his album Purpose was inspired by her.

2017: Time Honors Gomez as One of the "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.

2018: Billboard's Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists

In 2018, Billboard included Selena Gomez in its list of Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists, ranking her at number 31.

2019: One of the 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.

2021: Rolling Stone India Regards Her 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 Ranks Gomez on "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop" List

In 2021, Vulture ranked Selena Gomez third on its "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop" list, noting her effortless likability and successful music career as an adult.

2022: Named Number One Positive Influencer on Social Media

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

2022: Inclusion in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 List

Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list from 2022 to 2024, recognizing her as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.

2023: Inclusion in 'The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time' List

In 2023, Billboard included the song "Send It On by Disney's Friends For Change" in their list of The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time.

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October 2024: Government of France Grants Gomez the Title of 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 contribution to French culture.

2024: Rare Beauty Named Time's Most Influential Company

Rare Beauty was named as Time's most influential company of 2024.

2024: Inclusion in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 List

Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list from 2022 to 2024, recognizing her as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.