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, 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.
October 2015: Released 'Revival' album
In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival. The album debuted at number-one on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 117,000 album units. It spawned the singles "Good for You", "Same Old Love", "Hands to Myself" and "Kill Em with Kindness".
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.
2017: Billboard Woman of the Year
Billboard named Selena Gomez the Woman of the Year in 2017.
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.
2019: McLean Award for Mental Health Advocacy
In 2019, Selena Gomez received the McLean Award for mental health advocacy.
March 2021: Release of 'Revelación' EP
In March 2021, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled 'Revelación'. The EP, incorporating reggaeton and Latin pop with urbano elements, debuted at number twenty-two in the US and topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. It marked a stylistic departure from her previous dance-pop sound.
August 2021: Premiere of 'Only Murders in the Building'
In August 2021, 'Only Murders in the Building,' starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, premiered on Hulu. The mystery-comedy series set a record as Hulu's most-watched comedy premiere day, receiving critical acclaim.
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: Rare Beauty Sells $70 Million Worth of Liquid Blush
In 2022, Rare Beauty sold US$70 million worth of liquid blush, totaling over 3.1 million units.
2022: Mental Health Advocacy Awards
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. That year, she also received the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion by the Ruderman Family Foundation.
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: Calm Down wins Top Afrobeats Song at the Billboard Music Awards
In 2023, 'Calm Down' won the award for Top Afrobeats Song at the Billboard Music Awards. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), it was the second best-selling song worldwide. It also received the MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats.
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.
May 2024: Rare Beauty Valued at $2 Billion
As of May 2024, the brand Rare Beauty is valued at $2 billion.
September 2024: Selena Gomez Becomes a Billionaire
In September 2024, it was reported that Selena Gomez had become a billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion, with roughly 81% originating from Rare Beauty. She is considered one of the youngest female self-made billionaires.
2024: Starring in 'Emilia Pérez' and winning Best Actress Award at Cannes Film Festival
In 2024, Selena Gomez starred in Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language musical crime film 'Emilia Pérez', portraying Jessi. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where Gomez and her co-stars jointly won the Best Actress Award.
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.
2025: Latin Woman of the Year and Included in "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" List
In 2025, Billboard named Selena Gomez the Latin Woman of the Year and ranked her at number 30 on the magazine's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
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