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, producer, and businesswoman. She started her career as a child actress on Barney & Friends and rose to prominence as Alex Russo in Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. In 2008, Gomez signed with Hollywood Records and formed Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three successful albums, including 'Kiss & Tell', 'A Year Without Rain', and 'When the Sun Goes Down'.

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2011: Start of Billboard Top 40 Streak

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

2012: Billboard 21 Under 21

In 2012, Billboard featured Selena Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list.

2015: Billboard Chart-Topper Award

In 2015, Selena Gomez was honored with the Chart-Topper Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.

2015: No new album since 2015

Since 2015, Selena Gomez had not released a new album, but surpassed Drake and became Spotify's most-streamed artist in November 2018.

2016: Awards and Recognition in 2016

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. She also won Biggest Triple Threat at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and was nominated for two awards at the Billboard Music Awards. Furthermore, she was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the music category.

2016: Forbes 30 Under 30

In 2016, Selena Gomez was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

2017: Billboard Woman of the Year

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

2017: Third Most Streamed Female Artist on Spotify

In 2017, Selena Gomez was the third most streamed female artist on Spotify.

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.

November 2018: Spotify's Most-Streamed Artist

In November 2018, Selena Gomez surpassed Drake and became Spotify's most-streamed artist with 46 million monthly listeners, despite not releasing a new album since 2015.

November 2018: Most-Streamed Artist on Spotify

In November 2018, Selena Gomez surpassed Drake to become Spotify's most-streamed artist, with 46 million monthly listeners, despite not releasing a new album since 2015.

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.

2018: Nomination for Top Dance/Electronic Song at the Billboard Music Awards

In 2018, Selena Gomez and Kygo's song "It Ain't Me" received a nomination for Top Dance/Electronic Song at the Billboard Music Awards.

October 2019: Release of Netflix Docuseries Living Undocumented

In October 2019, Selena Gomez served as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented, which follows eight undocumented families in America. The docuseries received critical acclaim and was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award.

2019: Top 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: "Bad Liar" Ranked Among Best Songs of the Decade

In 2019, Rolling Stone ranked Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar" at number 39 on its list of the best songs of the 2010s, solidifying its impact and legacy. Winston Cook-Wilson of Spin magazine praised Gomez's vocals and the song's unique charm.

2019: Receiving the McLean Award for Mental Health Advocacy

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

January 10, 2020: Release of Rare

On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album Rare, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. It became her third consecutive number-one album in the US and topped charts in ten other territories.

2020: Named to Forbes All-Star Alumni Category

In 2020, Selena Gomez was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 "All-Star Alumni" category.

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, after being previously included in 2016.

August 2021: Premiere of Only Murders in the Building

In August 2021, Selena Gomez starred in and executive produced the mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building, which premiered on Hulu and set a record as the most-watched comedy premiere in the platform's history.

2021: Pop Culture Icon Recognition

In 2021, Rolling Stone India recognized Selena Gomez as one of the most influential pop culture icons of her time.

2021: Release of Revelación

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

September 2022: End of Selena + Chef's Run

In September 2022, Selena + Chef, hosted and executive produced by Selena Gomez, concluded its four-season run. The show was later nominated for Outstanding Culinary Series at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards.

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

In November 2022, Selena Gomez was the focus of the Alek Keshishian-directed documentary film, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. The film premiered at the AFI Fest in November 2022, and was released two days after on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters. It received positive critical reception for its mental health transparency, and was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Programming at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

2022: Most-Streamed Artist

As of 2022, Selena Gomez is one of the most-streamed artists of all time, having amassed 45 billion streams globally.

2022: Power 100 List Inclusion

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

2022: Rare Beauty Sales and Influence

In 2022, Rare Beauty sold US$70 million worth of liquid blush. In 2022, Gomez was also named as the number one positive influencer on social media.

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2022: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania release

In 2022, Selena Gomez reprised the voice role of Mavis and also served as an executive producer for Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, the fourth and final installment in the Hotel Transylvania franchise. The film was released on Amazon Prime Video in January and received mixed reviews.

2022: Mental Health Innovations Award and Morton E. Ruderman 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 and also received the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion by the Ruderman Family Foundation.

2022: Number One Positive Influencer

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

2023: "Send it On" included in Billboard's list of the 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time

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

2023: Success of Rema's "Calm Down" Remix Featuring Gomez

In 2023, Selena Gomez was featured on the remix of Rema's song, "Calm Down," which achieved international success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Global 200 and becoming Gomez's ninth top-ten in the US. The song also reached number one in Canada. It earned nominations and awards, including Best Afrobeats at the MTV Video Music Awards and Top Afrobeats Song at the Billboard Music Awards. Additionally, "Calm Down" reached 1 billion streams on Spotify and became the second best-selling song of 2023 globally, according to the IFPI.

August 2024: 'Only Murders in the Building' most-watched comedy series on Hulu

As of August 2024, 'Only Murders in the Building', starring and executive produced by Selena Gomez, has become the most-watched original comedy series on Hulu.

September 2024: Gomez Becomes a Billionaire

In September 2024, Selena Gomez's net worth was estimated at $1.3 billion, largely attributed to Rare Beauty, making her one of the youngest self-made female billionaires in the country at age 32.

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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 significant contribution to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance.

2024: Power 100 List Inclusion

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

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.