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' before gaining prominence as Alex Russo in Disney's 'Wizards of Waverly Place.' She signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and fronted the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums: 'Kiss & Tell,' 'A Year Without Rain,' and 'When the Sun Goes Down.'

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

2011: Billboard Top 40 streak begins

From 2011 to 2018, Selena Gomez achieved a streak of 16 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, which is the longest active run of any artist according to Billboard.

April 2013: Release of Come & Get It

In April 2013, Selena Gomez released "Come & Get It", which served as the lead single from her solo debut album. "Come & Get It" 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 Album

In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival, which was reviewed positively by critics. 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 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

Following the cancellation of her tour, Selena Gomez rechecked into rehab to focus on her mental health and was noticeably absent from social media. At the 2016 American Music Awards, she was nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Artist of the Year, the first of which she won.

February 2017: Release of It Ain't Me with Kygo

In February 2017, Selena Gomez and the Norwegian DJ Kygo released a single together, "It Ain't Me". The collaboration reached top ten of most major music charts worldwide, including the U.S. and the U.K., and attained top five peaks in Australia, Canada, Germany and many European countries.

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May 2017: Release of "Bad Liar"

In May 2017, Selena Gomez released "Bad Liar" along with a vertical music video exclusively on Spotify. The song was critically acclaimed, with Billboard ranking it as the best song of 2017.

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September 2017: Kidney Transplant Revelation

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

2017: Billboard Woman of the Year

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

2017: 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.

2018: Nomination for Billboard Music Awards

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

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 at number 31.

2019: Successful Artist 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: "Bad Liar" Ranked Among Best Songs of the 2010s

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

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2019: McLean Award for Mental Health Advocacy

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

January 10, 2020: Release of Rare

On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album 'Rare,' which debuted atop the US Billboard 200, marking her third consecutive number-one album in the US.

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.

March 2021: Release of Revelación

In March 2021, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelación, which blended reggaeton, latin pop, and R&B genres. It debuted atop the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.

September 2022: Selena + Chef Concludes

In September 2022, Selena + Chef concluded after running for four seasons, having received critical acclaim and a nomination for Outstanding Culinary Series at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards.

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November 2022: Premiere of Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me Documentary

In November 2022, the Alek Keshishian-directed documentary film "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" premiered at the AFI Fest. The film received positive reviews for its mental health transparency.

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2022: Power 100 List

From 2022 to 2024 consecutively, Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list.

2022: Mental Health Innovations Award and Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion

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 and also received the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion by the Ruderman Family Foundation.

2023: Success of "Calm Down" Remix

In 2023, Selena Gomez was featured on the remix of Rema's song, "Calm Down", which became an international success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Global 200.

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August 2024: Most-Watched Comedy on Hulu

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

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September 2024: 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; Bloomberg News estimated that roughly 81% of it originated from 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 French culture.

2024: Power 100 List

From 2022 to 2024 consecutively, Selena Gomez was included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list.

2024: Rare Beauty Named Time's Most Influential Company

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

March 21, 2025: Release of I Said I Love You First

On March 21, 2025, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco released their collaborative album and her fourth studio album, "I Said I Love You First". The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, marking Gomez's largest sales week to date. Gomez was also named Billboard Latin Women of the Year.