A closer look at the biggest achievements of Selena Gomez. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Selena Gomez is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman. She started her career as a child actress on Barney & Friends before gaining prominence as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place. Gomez signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and fronted the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums.
2012: Billboard 21 Under 21
In 2012, Billboard featured Selena Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list.
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October 2015: Release of "Revival" album
In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival. The album debuted at number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200.
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2015: Chart-Topper Award at Billboard Women in Music
In 2015, Selena Gomez was honored with the Chart-Topper Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.
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2016: American Music Awards
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.
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2016: "We Don't Talk Anymore" Most-Viewed Music Video Published
In 2016, Selena Gomez's music video for "We Don't Talk Anymore" became the most-viewed music video published on YouTube.
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2016: "We Don't Talk Anymore" Most-Viewed Music Video
In 2016, the music video for "We Don't Talk Anymore" with Charlie Puth became the most-viewed music video published on YouTube.
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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.
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September 2017: Revealed Kidney Transplant
In September 2017, Selena Gomez revealed on Instagram that she had withdrawn from public events during the previous few months because she had received a kidney transplant from actress and friend Francia Raisa due to her lupus diagnosis. An artery broke during the transplant, requiring emergency surgery.
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2017: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2017, Selena Gomez was named Billboard's Woman of the Year.
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2017: Time's "Women Changing the World" List
In 2017, Time honored Selena Gomez as one of the "women who are changing the world" on its First Women Leaders list.
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2017: Repeal of "Bathroom Law"
In 2017, the North Carolina "bathroom law", which Selena Gomez had donated proceeds from her Revival Tour concert to fight, was repealed.
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2018: 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.
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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.
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2019: "Bad Liar" Ranked Among Best Songs of the Decade
In 2019, Rolling Stone ranked "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its list of best songs of the 2010s.
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2019: McLean Award for Mental Health Advocacy
In 2019, Selena Gomez received the McLean Award for her mental health advocacy.
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January 10, 2020: Release of 'Rare' Album
On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album 'Rare,' which debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart, becoming her third consecutive number-one album in the US.
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March 2021: Release of 'Revelación' EP
In March 2021, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelación. The EP debuted at number twenty-two in the US, marking the largest sales week for a Latin album by a woman since 2017.
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August 2021: Premiere of Only Murders in the Building
In August 2021, Only Murders in the Building, starring and executive produced by Selena Gomez, premiered on Hulu and set a record as the most-watched comedy premiere on the platform. It was a significant moment in her acting career.
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2021: Revelación EP Release
In 2021, Selena Gomez released the Spanish EP Revelación, which earned her nominations at the Grammys and Latin Grammy Awards.
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November 2022: Premiere of Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
In November 2022, Selena Gomez's documentary film, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, premiered at AFI Fest and was released on Apple TV+. The film was praised for its transparency about mental health.
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2022: 45 Billion Streams Globally
As of 2022, Selena Gomez has amassed 45 billion streams globally, solidifying her position as one of the most-streamed artists of all time.
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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.
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2022: Rare Beauty Liquid Blush Sales
In 2022 alone, Rare Beauty sold US$70 million worth of liquid blush, equivalent to over 3.1 million units.
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2022: Mental Health Advocacy Awards
In 2022, Selena Gomez was honored with the Mental Health Innovations Award for Excellence in Mental Health Advocacy by the Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab and the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion by the Ruderman Family Foundation.
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2022: Named Number One Positive Influencer on Social Media
In 2022, Selena Gomez was named as the number one positive influencer on social media.
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August 2023: 3.6 Million Albums Sold in the US
As of August 2023, Selena Gomez had sold 3.6 million albums in the United States.
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2023: Rare Beauty's Social Media Impact 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. The estimated revenue for the line reached US$300 million, up approximately 50 percent from 2022.
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May 2024: Rare Beauty's Valuation
As of May 2024, the brand is valued at $2 billion.
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August 2024: Only Murders in the Building success
As of August 2024, Only Murders in the Building is the most-watched original comedy series on Hulu. The series has received critical acclaim throughout its four-season run and has won numerous accolades.
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September 2024: Rare Impact Fund raises over $16 million
As of September 2024, the Rare Impact Fund has raised over $16 million since 2020, and distributed grants to support 26 mental health-focused organizations across five continents.
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September 2024: Billionaire Status Attainment
In September 2024, it was reported that Selena Gomez had become a billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion. Bloomberg News estimated that roughly 81% of it originated from Rare Beauty.
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October 2024: Granted Chevalier de l'Ordre des arts et des lettres
In October 2024, Selena Gomez was granted the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des arts et des lettres by the Government of France, recognizing her significant contribution to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance.
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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.
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2024: Rare Beauty named Time's Most Influential Company
In 2024, Rare Beauty was named as Time's most influential company.
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2024: Rare Beauty valued at $2 billion
In 2024, Selena Gomez's company, Rare Beauty, was valued at $2 billion, also in 2024 she became a member of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Government of France
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