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. Her career began as a child actress on Barney & Friends, followed by her breakthrough role as Alex Russo on Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. She later signed with Hollywood Records and formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, releasing three albums.
August 2009: Became Youngest UNICEF Ambassador
In August 2009, Selena Gomez, at the age of 17, became the youngest UNICEF ambassador.
2009: Appointed UNICEF ambassador
In 2009, Gomez was appointed UNICEF ambassador and has played an active role in advocating for the world's "most vulnerable children" by participating in several campaigns, events, and initiatives on behalf of the organization.
2010: Billboard 21 Under 21
In 2010, Billboard featured Selena Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list.
2011: Streak of Top 40 Hits
From 2011, Selena Gomez had a streak of 16 consecutive top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 until 2018, which was the longest active run of any artist according to Billboard.
2011: Billboard 21 Under 21
In 2011, Billboard featured Selena Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list.
2012: Billboard 21 Under 21
In 2012, Billboard featured Selena Gomez on their 21 Under 21 list.
October 2015: Release of Revival Album
In October 2015, Selena Gomez released her second studio album, Revival, which received positive reviews and debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200.
2015: Chart-Topper Award
In 2015, Selena Gomez was honored with the Chart-Topper Award at the Billboard Women in Music event.
2016: "We Don't Talk Anymore" most-viewed music video on YouTube
In 2016, "We Don't Talk Anymore" with Charlie Puth became the most-viewed music video published on YouTube.
2016: Forbes 30 Under 30 Listing
In 2016, Selena Gomez appeared in Forbes 30 Under 30.
2016: Rehab Stay and Recognition at Music Awards
In 2016, Selena Gomez rechecked into rehab to focus on her mental health. In the same year, she won Biggest Triple Threat at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and was nominated for multiple awards, including Top Female Artist at the Billboard Music Awards. She was also named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.
May 2017: Release of "Bad Liar"
In May 2017, Selena Gomez released the single "Bad Liar", accompanied by a vertical music video exclusively on Spotify. The song was critically acclaimed and was ranked the best song of 2017 by Billboard. It also received positive reviews for Gomez's vocals, lyrics, and sample usage.
2017: Billboard Woman of the Year
In 2017, Billboard named Selena Gomez the Woman of the Year.
2017: One of the 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.
2017: Largest sales week for a Latin album by a woman since Shakira's El Dorado
In March 2021, Selena Gomez's Revelación EP had the largest sales week for a Latin album by a woman since Shakira's El Dorado in 2017.
2018: Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists
Billboard included Selena Gomez in its list of Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists in 2018, ranking her at number 31.
October 2019: Release of Living Undocumented and Executive Producer Role
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 was critically acclaimed and was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award.
2019: Top 100 most successful artist of the 2010s
In 2019, Billboard named Selena Gomez one of the 100 most successful artist of the 2010s, ranking her at number 38.
2019: "Bad Liar" ranked on 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.
2019: McLean Award for mental health advocacy
In 2019, Selena Gomez received the McLean Award for her mental health advocacy efforts.
January 10, 2020: Release of Rare
On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album Rare, which debuted atop the US Billboard 200, earning 112,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It became her third consecutive number-one album in the US, and topped the charts in Australia, Canada, and several other territories.
March 2021: Release of Revelación EP
In March 2021, Selena Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelación. The record blends reggaeton, latin pop, R&B genres with urbano elements. It debuted at number twenty-two in the US, shifting 23,000 equivalent album units in its first week of release, marking the largest sales week for a Latin album by a woman at the time, since Shakira's El Dorado in 2017. It also debuted atop the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart, becoming the first album by a woman to do so, also since 2017's El Dorado. The EP received universal acclaim and was nominated for Best Latin Pop Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
August 2021: Premiere of Only Murders in the Building
In August 2021, Only Murders in the Building, starring and executive produced by Selena Gomez alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short, premiered on Hulu, setting the record for the most-watched comedy premiere in the platform's history.
2021: Pop icon status
In 2021, Vulture ranked Selena Gomez third on its "Disney and Nickelodeon Stars Gone Pop" list, noting her as a likable star and one of the few child stars with a successful music career as an adult.
September 2022: End of Selena + Chef Season 4
In September 2022, Selena + Chef, hosted and executive produced by Selena Gomez, concluded its fourth season. The show received positive reviews and was nominated for Outstanding Culinary Series at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards.
November 2022: Premiere and Release of Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
In November 2022, the Alek Keshishian-directed documentary film, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, premiered at the AFI Fest and was released on Apple TV+ and in select movie theaters two days later. The film received positive reviews, particularly for its transparency regarding mental health.
2022: One of the most-streamed artist of all time
As of 2022, Selena Gomez is one of the most-streamed artist of all time, having amassed 45 billion streams globally.
2022: Power 100 list recognition
From 2022 to 2024, Selena Gomez was consecutively included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.
2022: Mental Health Innovations Award and Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion
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 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 the number one positive influencer on social media.
2023: "Send It On" Listed in The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time
In 2023, Billboard included the song "Send It On" in their list of The 100 Greatest Disneyverse Songs of All Time.
2023: "Calm Down" Remix Success
In 2023, the remix of Rema's song "Calm Down" featuring Selena Gomez achieved international success. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Global 200 and became Gomez's ninth top-ten in the US, peaking at number three; and her second number-one in Canada, spending nine weeks atop the Canadian Hot 100. The song received numerous accolades and broke several chart records, becoming the longest-charting song in the top 10 and overall on the Pop Airplay chart. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), "Calm Down" was the second best-selling song of 2023 globally. Billboard named it Gomez's biggest Hot 100 hit.
August 2024: Most-watched Original Comedy Series on Hulu
As of August 2024, Only Murders in the Building, starring and executive produced by Selena Gomez, is the most-watched original comedy series on Hulu.
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, largely due to Rare Beauty.
2024: Power 100 list recognition
From 2022 to 2024, Selena Gomez was consecutively included in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list as one of the most powerful women in entertainment.
2024: 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 the collaborative album, and her fourth studio album, I Said I Love You First. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
2025: Latin Women of the Year
In 2025, Selena Gomez was named Billboard's Latin Women of the Year.
2025: Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century
Selena Gomez was ranked at number 30 on Billboard's 2025 "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
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