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Selena Gomez

American singer, actress, and producer.

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American singer, actress, and producer.

Selena Gomez is a multi-talented American artist known for her successful music career, acting roles in films and TV shows, and philanthropic work. She has received numerous awards and nominations for her contributions to the entertainment industry and her advocacy for various social causes. Gomez is also the founder of the successful cosmetics company Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund, dedicated to promoting mental health awareness.

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1992-07-22

The Birth of Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas to a mother who was only 16 at the time. Her name was inspired by Selena Quintanilla.

1997

Selena Gomez's Parents Divorce

In 1997, Selena Gomez's parents, Mandy Teefey and Ricardo Gomez, got divorced.

1999

First TV Appearance

Selena Gomez made her first television appearance in 1999.

2000-12-07

Selena Gomez's First Role

Selena Gomez was first featured on a children's series 'Barney and Friends' in the early 2000s.

2001-01-02

Gianna from 'Barney and Friends'

In 2001, Selena Gomez began her acting career by playing the role of Gianna on the popular children's program 'Barney & Friends'.

2002-04

Role on Barney & Friends

Selena Gomez began her acting career in 2002 as a child on the PBS children’s TV series Barney & Friends, where she appeared regularly on the program until 2004.

2003-12-18

Selena Gomez's First Movie

The first movie Selena Gomez starred in.

2004

Discovery by Disney Channel

Selena Gomez was discovered by the Disney Channel during a nationwide talent search in 2004. This discovery kickstarted her acting career and led to her roles in various TV programs.

2005

Acting Debut in Spy Kids 3D

Selena Gomez made her acting debut in the film 'Spy Kids 3D' in 2005.

2006-02-04

Selena Gomez in 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody'

Selena Gomez portrayed the character Gwen in 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' on Disney Channel, which led to more opportunities with Disney.

2007-04-15

Selena Gomez in Disney Channel

On April 15, 2007, Selena Gomez joined Disney Channel.

2008-01-02

Selena Gomez Starts to Make Music

In 2008, Selena Gomez ventured into music and began releasing her own songs.

2008-08-19

Selena Gomez first award

On August 19, 2008, Selena Gomez received her first award.

2009-04-15

Selena's first recorded song

On April 15, 2009, Selena Gomez released her first recorded song.

2009-09-30

Selena Gomez and the Scene Releases their Debut Album

Selena Gomez & the Scene released their first album 'Kiss and Tell' in September 2009, which debuted at number nine on the US Billboard 200 chart.

2010-09

Second Studio Album 'A Year Without Rain' Release

In September 2010, Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second studio album 'A Year Without Rain', which debuted at number four on the U.S. charts and included the singles 'Round & Round' and 'A Year Without Rain'.

2011-03-22

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber Start Dating

On March 22, 2011, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber officially started dating.

2011-04-02

Selena Gomez's First Tour with Selena Gomez & The Scene

On April 2, 2011, Selena Gomez embarked on her first tour with the band Selena Gomez & The Scene, starting in the United States.

2011-07-14

Selena Gomez signs fragrance license agreement with Adrenalina

In July 2011, Selena Gomez signed a license agreement with Adrenalina to create her own fragrance, which was released in May 2012.

2012-01-06

2012-02-02

End of Wizards of Waverly Place

The TV show 'Wizards of Waverly Place' concluded in 2012.

2013-06-17

Selena Gomez Takes a Break

In 2013, Selena Gomez took a break due to lupus and chemotherapy.

2013-07-24

The Release of 'Stars Dance'

In 2013, Selena Gomez released her first solo album 'Stars Dance', which achieved commercial success by debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.

2014-01

Selena Gomez battling Lupus

In early January 2014, it was reported that Selena Gomez had been battling Lupus, an autoimmune disease that can cause facial swelling, fatigue, headaches, and joint pain for more than two years.

2014-11

Selena Gomez Breaks Up with Justin Bieber

In November 2014, Selena Gomez ended her relationship with Justin Bieber.

2014-12

Signing with Interscope Records

In December 2014, Selena Gomez officially parted ways with Hollywood Records and signed with Interscope Records, marking a new chapter in her music career.

2015-01-02

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Lupus

In 2015, Selena Gomez revealed her battle with Lupus, an autoimmune disease, which led her to cancel her tour that year.

2016-01

Role in 'The Fundamentals of Caring'

In January 2016, Selena Gomez starred as Dot in the comedy-drama 'The Fundamentals of Caring', receiving praise for her impressive and mature performance.

2016-05

Revival Tour

Gomez embarked on her worldwide Revival Tour in May 2016, focusing solely on her as an artist with less choreography and effects. She added a new song titled 'Feel Me' to the setlist, later released in February 2020.

2016-06

Selena Gomez participated in Billboard's 30 Days of Pride

During June 2016, Selena Gomez joined other celebrities in writing a 'love letter' as part of Billboard's 30 Days of Pride, showing her support for the LGBT community.

2016-08

European and South America legs cancellation of Revival Tour

Gomez canceled the European and South America legs of her Revival Tour in August 2016 due to anxiety, panic attacks, and depression caused by her lupus.

2017-01

Selena Gomez starts dating the Weeknd

In January 2017, Selena Gomez began dating Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. They moved in together temporarily later on in September, but broke up a month later.

2017-02

It Ain't Me

Gomez collaborated with Norwegian DJ Kygo on the single 'It Ain't Me' released in February 2017, reaching top ten in major music charts worldwide.

2017-03

Thirteen Reasons Why premiere

Gomez served as executive producer for the series adaptation of the novel 'Thirteen Reasons Why', which premiered on Netflix in March 2017, drawing both praise and controversy.

2017-05

Bad Liar release

Gomez released the single 'Bad Liar' in May 2017, alongside a vertical music video on Spotify, receiving universal acclaim and being ranked as the best song of 2017 by Billboard.

2018-05

Release of single 'Back to You' and Hotel Transylvania 3

In May 2018, Selena Gomez released the single 'Back to You' from the 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Soundtrack. She also voiced Mavis in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, which was a commercial success.

2018-11

Spotify's most-streamed artist

In November 2018, Selena Gomez surpassed Drake and became Spotify's most-streamed artist with 46 million monthly listeners.

2019-01

Release of 'Anxiety' and 'I Can't Get Enough'

In January 2019, Selena Gomez featured on Julia Michaels's single 'Anxiety' and the following month collaborated on 'I Can't Get Enough' with Benny Blanco, Tainy, and J Balvin.

2019-05

Selena Gomez spoke out in favor of abortion rights in the United States

In May 2019, Selena Gomez used Instagram to voice her support for abortion rights in the United States following the Alabama abortion ban.

2019-10

Executive producer for Living Undocumented

In October 2019, Selena Gomez served as an executive producer for the Netflix docuseries Living Undocumented, which follows undocumented families in America.

2020-01-10

The Release of 'Rare'

On January 10, 2020, Selena Gomez released her album 'Rare', which received positive feedback and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

2020-08-11

Selena Gomez revealed as unnamed artist

On August 11, Selena Gomez was unveiled as the previously unnamed artist. This revelation created anticipation and excitement among fans and the music industry.

2021-03

Release of Gomez's EP Revelación

Gomez released her first Spanish-language project, an EP titled Revelación, in March 2021. The EP blends reggaeton, Latin pop, R&B genres with urbano elements, marking a departure from the dance-pop sound of its predecessor, Rare.

2021-06

Gomez Signs UNICEF Open Letter for COVID-19 Vaccines

In June 2021, Gomez signed a UNICEF open letter urging the G7 countries to donate more coronavirus vaccines to the international COVAX initiative, demonstrating her ongoing support for global health initiatives.

2021-07

Selena Gomez releases swimwear line with La'Mariette

In July 2021, Selena Gomez released a swimwear line in collaboration with La'Mariette.

2021-08

Premiere of Only Murders in the Building

Gomez starred in and executive produced the Hulu mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short, which premiered on Hulu in August 2021. The program set the record for the most-watched comedy premiere in Hulu history.

2021-11

Selena Gomez co-founds mental health media platform Wondermind

In November 2021, Selena Gomez co-founded the mental health media platform Wondermind.

2022-01

Release of Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

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

2022-02

Collaboration with Coldplay on 'Let Somebody Go'

Gomez collaborated with British band Coldplay on 'Let Somebody Go', released as a single in February. She was nominated for Album of the Year at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards for her work as a featured artist on Coldplay's ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres.

2022-05

Selena Gomez hosted the Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House

In May 2022, Selena Gomez collaborated with MTV and the Rare Impact Fund to host the Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House, focusing on mental health awareness.

2022-06

Selena Gomez expressed disappointment over the overturning of Roe v. Wade

In June 2022, Selena Gomez expressed her unhappiness over the overturning of Roe v. Wade, calling for men to also speak up on the issue of abortion rights.

2022-10

Co-founding of Wondermind

In October 2022, Gomez co-founded Wondermind, a mental health-focused digital platform, furthering her efforts to promote mental health awareness and support through innovative initiatives.

2022-11

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me Documentary Premiere

Selena Gomez was the focus of the documentary film 'Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me', directed by Alek Keshishian. The film premiered at the AFI Fest in November 2022, and was praised for its mental health transparency.

2023-10-10

Sephora Donation for World Mental Health Day

In honor of World Mental Health Day in October 2023, Sephora donated all proceeds from the sales of Rare Beauty products to the Rare Impact Fund, contributing to the support of mental health initiatives for young people.

2024-02-22

Selena releases 'Love On'

On 22nd February 2024, Selena Gomez released her single 'Love On' along with a vibrant music video. The song added to her successful music career, showcasing her versatility and creativity as an artist.

2024-04-19

Social Media Trailblazer: Selena Gomez

A book titled 'Social Media Trailblazer: Selena Gomez' was released on April 19, 2024.

2024-05-03

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is a popular American singer, actress, and producer. She gained fame for her role in the Disney Channel series 'Wizards of Waverly Place' and has since become a successful recording artist.

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