Selena Gomez's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Selena Gomez. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

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August 2009: Youngest UNICEF Ambassador

In August 2009, Selena Gomez, then 17 years old, became the youngest UNICEF ambassador.

2012: Billboard's 21 Under 21 List

In 2012, Billboard featured Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list for the third consecutive year.

April 2013: Release of "Come & Get It"

In April 2013, Selena Gomez released "Come & Get It" as the lead single from her solo debut album. The song became Gomez's 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.

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October 2015: Release of Revival

In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival. The album debuted at number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 117,000 album units, and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

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.

2016: Rehab and American Music Awards

In 2016, Selena Gomez rechecked into rehab to focus on her mental health, became the most followed person on Instagram, won Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist at the American Music Awards, and was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.

2016: Forbes 30 Under 30

In 2016, Selena Gomez was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30.

September 2017: Kidney Transplant Revelation

In September 2017, Selena Gomez revealed on Instagram that she had withdrawn from public events to receive a kidney transplant from actress and friend Francia Raisa.

2017: Billboard Woman of the Year

In 2017, Billboard named Selena Gomez the Woman of the Year.

2018: Nomination for "It Ain't Me"

In 2018, "It Ain't Me" received nominations at major awards around the world, including Top Dance/Electronic Song at the Billboard Music Awards.

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2019: "Bad Liar" Recognized as One of the Best Songs of the 2010s

In 2019, Rolling Stone ranked Selena Gomez's song "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its list of the best songs of the 2010s, recognizing its impact and quality.

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2019: Recipient of the McLean Award for mental health advocacy

In 2019, Selena Gomez received the McLean Award for mental health advocacy.

2020: Forbes 30 Under 30 All-Star Alumni

In 2020, Selena Gomez was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list in its "All-Star Alumni" category, having previously been on the list in 2016.

2021: Release of Revelación EP

In 2021, Selena Gomez released the Spanish EP Revelación, earning nominations at the Grammys and Latin Grammy Awards.

2022: Honored with Mental Health Innovations Award

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.

2023: "Send It On" Listed Among Greatest Disney Songs

In 2023, Billboard included the song "Send It On", which Selena Gomez performed on, in their list of The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time.

2023: Success of "Calm Down" Remix

In 2023, Selena Gomez was featured on the remix of Rema's song "Calm Down". The remix became an international success, reaching number three on the Billboard Global 200 and becoming Gomez's ninth top-ten hit in the US. It also topped various charts and achieved significant milestones, including being the second best-selling song globally in 2023 according to the IFPI.

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August 2024: Only Murders in the Building Remains Most-Watched Comedy

As of August 2024, Only Murders in the Building is the most-watched original comedy series on Hulu, highlighting its sustained success and popularity.

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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.

September 2024: Gomez Becomes a Billionaire

In September 2024, Selena Gomez was reported to have become a billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion, largely attributed to Rare Beauty.

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 her significant contribution to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance.

2024: Rare Beauty Valuation and Order of Arts and Letters

In 2024, Selena Gomez's cosmetic company Rare Beauty was valued at $2 billion and she was made a member of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Government of France.