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Quick facts for kids Selena Gomez
Gomez at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
Born	Selena Marie Gomez (1992-07-22) July 22, 1992 (age 32) Grand Prairie, Texas, US
Occupation	Actress singer songwriter producer businesswoman
Years active	2002–present
Works	Discography songs recorded videography performances
Title	Founder, chairwoman, and owner of Rare Beauty
Partner(s)	Benny Blanco (2023–present, engaged)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Walt Disney Hollywood Interscope

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Selena Marie Gomez (/səˈliːnə ˈɡoʊmɛz/ SƏ-lee-NƏ-_-GOH-mez; born July 22, 1992) is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman. Gomez started her career as a child actress. She appeared on the TV show Barney & Friends (2002–2004). She became a teen idol for her main role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). In 2008, she signed with Hollywood Records. She then formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene. They released three albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011).

Selena has released three solo albums that reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. Her first solo album, Stars Dance (2013), included the hit song "Come & Get It". She later joined Interscope Records. There, she released Revival (2015). This album featured popular songs like "Good for You", "Same Old Love", and "Hands to Myself". Her album Rare (2020) had her first number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100, "Lose You to Love Me". She also released a Spanish-language EP called Revelación (2021). Selena has worked with many artists on songs like "We Don't Talk Anymore" and "Calm Down (Remix)".

Gomez has also starred in movies such as Another Cinderella Story (2008) and Monte Carlo (2011). She voiced the character Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film series (2012–2022). Selena has produced TV shows like 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020) and Selena + Chef (2020–2023). Since 2021, she has a main role in Only Murders in the Building. Her awards include an American Music Award and a Billboard Music Award. She has also won a Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and 16 Guinness World Records.

Selena Gomez works with many charities. She speaks up for mental health, gender, racial, and LGBT equality. She has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2009. In 2020, she started her makeup company, Rare Beauty. It was valued at $2 billion in 2024. She also created the non-profit Rare Impact Fund. Time magazine included her in their Time 100 list in 2020. Billboard named her Woman of the Year in 2017. She is one of the wealthiest musicians. She is also the most-followed woman on Instagram.

Selena's Early Life

Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas. Her parents are Ricardo Joel Gomez and Mandy Teefey. Mandy was a stage actress. Selena was named after the famous Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla. Her father is of Mexican descent. Her mother has Italian ancestry. Selena's grandparents moved to Texas from Monterrey in the 1970s.

Selena has said she is "a proud third-generation American-Mexican." She grew up with Catholic traditions. She could speak Spanish until she was about seven years old. Her parents divorced when she was five. She lived with her mother. Selena has two younger half-sisters and a younger stepbrother. She finished high school through homeschooling in May 2010.

Selena's mother was only 16 when Selena was born. Her family faced money problems when Selena was a child. Her mother worked hard to support them. Selena remembers them sometimes looking for coins just to buy gas. Her mother often walked with her to a dollar store to buy spaghetti for dinner. Selena said her mother "gave up everything for me, had three jobs, supported me, sacrificed her life for me." Selena was close to her grandparents. They often cared for her while her parents finished school. She said they "raised her" until she became successful.

Selena's Career Journey

Starting in Entertainment (2002–2006)

Selena Gomez became interested in acting by watching her mother get ready for plays. In 2002, she started her acting career on the children's TV show Barney & Friends. She played a character named Gianna. This was her first acting job. Selena said she was very shy when she was little. She learned a lot about acting from Barney. She was on the show from 2002 to 2004. The show's producers let her go because she was "too old."

While on Barney & Friends, Selena had small roles in the movie Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003). She also appeared in the TV movie Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005). In 2006, she was a guest star on the Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.

Disney Breakthrough and Selena Gomez & the Scene (2007–2012)

Gomez at the 2009 Hollywood Style Awards in Beverly Hills

In 2007, Selena got a role on the Disney Channel show Hannah Montana. She played a pop star named Mikayla. During this time, she filmed test episodes for two other Disney shows. Later, she tried out for Wizards of Waverly Place. She won the main role of Alex Russo. Selena and her mother then moved to Los Angeles. In Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena played a teenage girl from a family of wizards. The show became very popular for Disney Channel. It made Selena a mainstream star. Critics praised her acting and funny timing.

While working on Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena voiced Helga in the animated movie Horton Hears a Who! (2008). The movie was a big success. Selena also had a main role as Mary Santiago in Another Cinderella Story (2008). She sang three songs for the movie's soundtrack. One song, "Tell Me Something I Don't Know", was her first song on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

At 16, Selena signed a music deal with Hollywood Records. She also started her own production company, July Moon Productions, in 2008. She planned to make movies.

Gomez performing at the 2010 KISS FM Jingle Ball

Selena continued to be very successful. In 2009, she appeared in a special episode of The Suite Life on Deck. She also guest-starred as herself on Sonny with a Chance. Selena and Demi Lovato starred in the Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program. It was watched by 8.5 million people. Next, she starred in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie. This movie was based on her TV series. It was watched by 11.4 million viewers. The film won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program. Selena sang three songs for the movie's soundtrack.

Selena formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene. They released their first album, Kiss & Tell, in August 2009. It reached number nine on the Billboard 200 chart. The song Naturally became popular. In July 2010, Selena starred in Ramona and Beezus. This movie was based on the children's book series. Critics liked the film.

Selena Gomez & the Scene released their second album, A Year Without Rain, in 2010. It reached number four on the Billboard 200. The songs "Round & Round" and "A Year Without Rain" did well.

Their third and last album, When the Sun Goes Down, came out in June 2011. It reached number three on the Billboard 200. The song Who Says was their highest-charting song. "Love You like a Love Song" also became very popular. Selena starred in the comedy movie Monte Carlo (2011). She played a teenager mistaken for a socialite. That year, she also had a small role in The Muppets. In November, she hosted the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Solo Music and Movies (2012–2014)

In January 2012, Selena said she would take a break from music. Her band, Selena Gomez & the Scene, went on hold. Wizards of Waverly Place ended after four seasons. Selena voiced Mavis in the animated movie Hotel Transylvania (2012). The movie was a big success, earning $358 million worldwide.

Selena also starred in the movie Spring Breakers (2012). This film showed her in a more grown-up role. It was very different from her Disney roles. She also starred with Ethan Hawke in the action movie Getaway (2013). This film was not very successful. Selena also produced and starred in the Disney Channel special The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013).

Gomez at a concert promoting Stars Dance in 2013

Despite her earlier break, Selena announced her first solo album in March 2013. In April 2013, she released "Come & Get It". This song became her first top-ten hit in the U.S. Her album, Stars Dance, was released in July 2013. It was her first album to reach number one in the U.S. The album had an EDM and electropop sound. The music video for "Come & Get It" won an MTV Video Music Award.

Selena started her Stars Dance Tour in August 2013. She canceled some shows later that year. In 2015, she shared that she had been diagnosed with lupus. She said she entered rehab for treatment. Selena also played Nina Pennington in Behaving Badly (2014). She had a supporting role in the drama Rudderless (2014). At the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, Selena received the Ultimate Choice Award for her impact on entertainment.

In April 2014, Selena changed her management. She signed with new companies. This led to rumors that she would leave Hollywood Records. In November 2014, Selena released "The Heart Wants What It Wants". This song became her second top-ten hit in the U.S. She also released her first solo collection album, For You. After this, she officially left Hollywood Records. She signed with Interscope Records in December 2014.

Revival Era (2015–2016)

While working on her second solo album, Selena worked with Zedd on the song "I Want You to Know" (2015). In June 2015, she released "Good for You" with rapper ASAP Rocky. This song became her first top-five single on the Billboard Hot 100. Selena also voiced Mavis again in Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015). The movie was very successful.

Gomez performing on The Today Show in 2015

Selena released her second solo album, Revival, in October 2015. It was a dance-pop and electropop album with R&B influences. Critics liked the album. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. "Same Old Love" and "Hands to Myself" were also popular songs from the album. Selena made a small appearance in the movie The Big Short (2015). She starred in the comedy-drama The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) with Paul Rudd. She also performed on Saturday Night Live.

Selena started her worldwide Revival Tour in May 2016. She said the tour would focus more on her as an artist. She canceled some shows in August 2016. This was due to anxiety, panic attacks, and depression caused by her lupus. Selena was featured on Charlie Puth's song, "We Don't Talk Anymore". This song was a big international hit. She also appeared in the comedy Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016).

After canceling her tour, Selena focused on her mental health. She took a break from social media. At that time, she was the most followed person on Instagram. She became the first person to reach 100 million followers. Selena made her first public appearance since her break at the 2016 American Music Awards. She won the award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist.

New Music and TV Shows (2017–2019)

In February 2017, Selena and DJ Kygo released the song "It Ain't Me". This song reached the top ten on many music charts worldwide.

Gomez at the 2019 American Music Awards

Selena was an executive producer for the TV series 13 Reasons Why. The show premiered on Netflix in March 2017. The first season was very popular. 13 Reasons Why was one of the most-watched streaming series.

In May 2017, Selena released the song "Bad Liar". Critics loved this song. Some called it her best song. In October 2017, Selena and EDM producer Marshmello released "Wolves". This song was also a success. Later that year, Billboard named Selena their Woman of the Year.

In May 2018, Selena released "Back to You" for the 13 Reasons Why Season 2 Soundtrack. She voiced Mavis again in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. This movie earned $528 million. Selena was featured on DJ Snake's song "Taki Taki" with Ozuna and Cardi B. This song was a global hit. From 2011 to 2018, Selena had 16 songs in a row reach the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Selena appeared in Jim Jarmusch's movie The Dead Don't Die (2019). She also starred in A Rainy Day in New York (2019). Critics praised her performance in this film. Selena was an executive producer for the Netflix show Living Undocumented (2019). This show followed families without legal documents in America.

Rare, Revelación, and Only Murders in the Building (2020–2023)

On October 23, 2019, Selena released "Lose You to Love Me". This song became her first number-one hit in the US and Canada. Her third solo album, Rare, was released on January 10, 2020. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. It was her third album in a row to reach number one in the US. Critics gave Rare positive reviews. They called it her best album.

In January 2020, Selena voiced a giraffe in the movie Dolittle. Selena hosted and produced the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef. On the show, she cooked with different chefs. Each episode highlighted a charity related to food. The show premiered in August 2020 and was well-liked by critics. It ran for four seasons.

In June 2020, Selena was featured in a remix of Trevor Daniel's song, "Past Life". She also produced two movies that year. In August, she worked with the South Korean girl group Blackpink on "Ice Cream". This song was very popular on YouTube. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world that year.

Selena released her first Spanish-language project, an EP called Revelación, in March 2021. This album mixed reggaeton, Latin pop, and R&B music. It was nominated for a Grammy Award. Critics praised her musical growth. She became the first female artist to top the US Latin Albums and Latin Airplay charts at the same time in over ten years. Selena performed at the 2021 UEFA Champions League final opening ceremony in May.

Selena starred in and produced the mystery-comedy show Only Murders in the Building. She worked with Steve Martin and Martin Short. The show premiered on Hulu in August 2021. It became the most-watched comedy premiere in Hulu's history. Critics praised the show and the main actors' performances. Selena won a Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy.

Selena voiced Mavis again and produced the final Hotel Transylvania movie, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022). She also worked with the band Coldplay on "Let Somebody Go" (2022). For her work on Coldplay's album, she was nominated for a Grammy Award. In May, Selena hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.

In August 2022, Selena was featured on the remix of Nigerian artist Rema's song, "Calm Down". This song became a huge international success. It reached number three on the Billboard Global 200 chart. It became Selena's ninth top-ten hit in the US. "Calm Down" broke many records for an Afrobeats song. It became the most-viewed Afrobeats song on YouTube. It was the second best-selling song globally in 2023.

Selena was the focus of the documentary film Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. The film premiered in November 2022. It was released on Apple TV+. Critics praised the documentary for being honest about mental health. Selena released the song "My Mind & Me" with the documentary. In August 2023, she released the song "Single Soon".

Focus on Acting (2024–Present)

In January 2024, Selena said she prefers acting over music. She mentioned she only plans to release "one more album." She said she "never really intended on being a singer full-time." In February, she released the song "Love On".

She played Jessi Del Monte in the Spanish-language movie Emilia Pérez. She took Spanish lessons for the role. She also sang two songs for the movie's soundtrack. The film premiered in May 2024 at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. It won the Jury Prize. Selena's acting in the film received praise. She was nominated for awards like the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. She and the other female actors in the film won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. In October 2024, the French government honored Selena with the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des arts et des lettres.

Selena also produced and appeared in the documentary Louder: The Soundtrack of Change. She returned as Alex Russo in the new show Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. This show is a spin-off of Wizards of Waverly Place. She also produced this new series.

Selena's Music Style

Selena Gomez is known as a pop artist. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Her music is mostly dance-pop and EDM. But she has tried different music styles. Her first album with the Scene had electronic rock and pop rock sounds. Later, her band's albums focused on dance-pop. Her solo album Stars Dance was EDM-pop. Selena called it "baby dubstep." Her songs "The Heart Wants What It Wants" and "Good for You" were described as more "grown-up."

Who Inspires Selena?

Early in her career, Selena said Bruno Mars influenced her. She liked his music style and how he performed. Selena has also mentioned Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift as inspirations. Her album Stars Dance was influenced by Britney Spears and EDM producer Skrillex. Her album Revival was inspired by Christina Aguilera's album Stripped.

How Selena Writes Songs

Songwriter Ali Tamposi said Selena is very good at working with others. She has great ideas. Selena is honest in her lyrics. She is willing to share her feelings. Selena said writing songs is "the best therapy." She said she wrote "Lose You to Love Me" after a difficult time. She felt she needed to hit "rock-bottom" to understand herself better. Selena co-wrote every song on her album Rare.

Helping Others and Speaking Up

Working with UNICEF

Gomez at the UNICEF 2012 Snowflake Ball in New York City

In October 2008, Selena helped St. Jude's Children's Hospital raise over $1 million. That same month, she became a spokesperson for UNICEF's "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" campaign. This campaign encouraged kids to raise money for children worldwide. In August 2009, Selena became the youngest UNICEF ambassador at 17 years old.

For her first mission, Selena traveled to Ghana in September 2009. She saw the difficult conditions of children who needed clean water, food, education, and healthcare. Selena wanted to use her fame to help Ghana. She said, "I feel very honored to have a voice that kids listen to." She explained that because she went there, her fans learned about Ghana. Selena said, "Every day 25,000 children die from preventable causes. I stand with UNICEF in the belief that we can change that number from 25,000 to zero."

Selena was a UNICEF spokesperson for the Trick-or-Treat campaign again in 2009 and 2010. She helped raise over $700,000 in 2008. She hoped to raise $1 million in 2009. Selena also held a benefit concert with her band. She encouraged teenagers to donate online. With Selena's help, UNICEF raised $4 million.

In February 2011, Selena visited Chile. She met families helped by UNICEF's "Programa Puente." This program helped families with early childhood education and other issues. Selena said it was inspiring to see their struggles and their hope. In March, she joined the UNICEF Tap Project. This project raised money for clean water programs. In April 2012, she supported the "Sound the Alarm" campaign. She encouraged young people to donate to prevent child deaths from malnutrition in Africa.

Selena has organized three charity concerts (2010–2013) for UNICEF. These concerts raised almost $400,000 for UNICEF programs. In 2014, Selena visited Nepal to help children in need. As a UNICEF ambassador since 2009, she has actively supported vulnerable children. In June 2021, Selena signed a UNICEF letter. It asked world leaders to donate more COVID-19 vaccines.

Other Ways Selena Helps

Selena was part of the UR Votes Count campaign. This campaign encouraged teenagers to learn about the 2008 presidential candidates. In 2009, Selena became an ambassador for DoSomething. She helped dogs in Puerto Rico with the charity Island Dog. She fed and washed puppies. Then, they sent the dogs to no-kill shelters in the U.S. to find homes.

From 2009 to 2012, Selena was involved in "Disney's Friends for Change." This group promoted being "environmentally-friendly." Selena, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and the Jonas Brothers recorded the song "Send It On." All money from the song went to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Selena was also a spokesperson for State Farm Insurance. She appeared in TV ads to promote safe driving. Selena narrated Girl Rising (2013). This documentary focused on the importance of girls' education.

In 2017, Selena worked with Coach. She participated in activities with Step Up. This group helps girls in less fortunate communities get an education. Selena met with girls at high schools in Los Angeles. She gave them new Coach bags. Selena attended the We Day California event in 2018 and 2019. This event helps young people feel powerful. In 2019, she traveled to Kenya to visit schools built by WE Charity. During the 2019–20 Australian bushfire season, Selena donated $3 million to fight the wildfires. She asked her fans to donate too.

In 2020, she created the Rare Impact Fund by Rare Beauty. This fund helps "young people gain access to mental health resources." One percent of all Rare Beauty sales go to this fund. In its first year, the fund gave $1.2 million to support mental health services in schools. For each episode of her cooking show Selena + Chef, $10,000 was donated to a charity. By 2021, the show had raised $360,000 for non-profit groups. Selena donated 10 percent of her cookware line sales to the Rare Impact Fund. As of September 2024, the Rare Impact Fund has raised over $16 million.

In October 2022, Selena co-founded Wondermind. This is a digital platform focused on mental health. In December 2022, she donated items to the ASCAP Foundation. This foundation supports music education.

Speaking Up for Important Causes

Gomez at the White House in 2022

Selena often speaks about mental health. In 2019, she received the McLean Award for her mental health advocacy. In 2022, she received the Mental Health Innovations Award. She also received the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion.

Selena supports the LGBT community. In June 2016, she wrote a "love letter" for Billboard during Pride Month. She also worked with other artists on the song "Hands." This song honored the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. The money raised went to charities. That year, she donated money from her Revival Tour concert in North Carolina. This was to fight a state law that affected public restrooms. In 2023, Selena's Rare Beauty brand participated in the Los Angeles Pride Parade. Her Rare Impact Fund also donates to groups like The Trevor Project and Trans Lifeline. These groups help LGBTQ+ youth.

In April 2024, Selena spoke at the Time 100 Summit. She talked about mental health protection and social media. In May 2024, Selena held a Rare Beauty Summit for mental health awareness. The U.S. Surgeon General joined her. He thanked her for creating the Rare Impact Fund. In May 2022, MTV worked with Selena and Rare Impact Fund. They hosted a Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House.

Selena is a critic of racism. She supported the Black Lives Matter movement. In June 2020, she let Alicia Garza use her Instagram account. In May 2021, Selena participated in the VAX Live concert. This concert promoted giving COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.

Selena's Businesses and Ventures

Products and Endorsements

In 2009, Selena was part of Sears's back-to-school fashion campaign. She also became a spokesperson for Borden Milk. She appeared in their ads.

Gomez promoting hair brand Pantene in 2015

In 2010, Selena launched her fashion line called Dream Out Loud. It included bohemian dresses, floral tops, and jeans. All items were made from recycled or eco-friendly materials. Selena wanted to give customers options to create their own looks. She also wanted the fabrics to be eco-friendly. The tags on the clothes had her inspirational quotes. From 2010 to 2014, Selena worked with Kmart for this clothing line.

In 2011, Selena signed a deal to create her own perfume. The perfume was released in May 2012. In 2013, she released her second perfume, Vivamore by Selena Gomez. She also created her own nail polish colors for Nicole by OPI.

From 2013 to 2015, Selena was a spokesperson for Neo by Adidas. In 2015, she signed a $3 million deal with Pantene. In 2016, Selena appeared in a fashion campaign for Louis Vuitton. She also appeared in ads for Coca-Cola's "Share a Coke" campaign. In 2017, Selena worked with Coach. She became the new face of the brand. She released a collection of handbags called "Selena Grace." Later, she released her "first ever ready-to-wear collection for Coach." That year, Selena signed a $30 million contract with Puma. She became a brand ambassador. Her collection with Puma, SG x PUMA Strong Girl, launched in December. Since 2017, Selena has been one of the highest-paid people on Instagram.

In April 2020, Selena became an owner and investor in the ice cream brand Serendipity. In July 2021, she released a swimwear line. In November, Selena co-founded the mental health platform Wondermind. The next month, she invested in the food delivery company Gopuff. In May 2022, she worked with Our Place on a cookware line.

Rare Beauty

In September 2020, Selena launched her makeup and cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty. The brand aims to help people feel good about themselves. It promotes being inclusive and supports mental health. Rare Beauty sells cruelty-free and vegan products. The packaging is made with recyclable materials. The brand was named Startup of the Year in 2020.

As of May 2024, Rare Beauty is valued at $2 billion. It is one of the best-selling brands at Sephora. It is also the fastest-growing celebrity beauty brand on social media. In 2022, Rare Beauty sold $70 million worth of liquid blush. In 2023, Rare Beauty was the top brand on TikTok and Instagram. Its estimated revenue in 2023 was $300 million. In September 2024, it was reported that Selena had become a billionaire. About 81% of her wealth came from Rare Beauty.

Selena's Impact

Selena Gomez started as a teen idol. She is now called a pop icon. She is known as a "triple threat" because she is successful in singing, performing, and acting. She is one of the most influential Latina artists in entertainment. Vulture ranked her as one of the few child stars with a successful adult music career. They said she is "perhaps the most effortlessly likable star of her generation."

She has a huge impact on social media. She is the second most-followed person globally across all platforms. She is the most-followed woman on Instagram as of 2024. Hugh McIntyre from Forbes noted that Selena's posts get millions of likes. He said that even mentioning Selena Gomez in another star's post helps get more likes. She was named the number one positive influencer on social media in 2022.

Variety sees her as a key person in global media. This is because she works in music, films, TV, cosmetics, and social activism. In 2017, Time honored her as one of the "women who are changing the world." The Hollywood Reporter has included her in its Power 100 list. This list names the most powerful women in entertainment. They called her "one of the most globally and culturally celebrated artists, actors, producers, entrepreneurs and philanthropists of her generation."

A wax figure of Selena Gomez has been at Madame Tussauds Wax Museums since 2010. Selena's work has inspired artists like Billie Eilish, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jenna Ortega. Justin Bieber said Selena was an inspiration for his album Purpose. Britney Spears also named Selena as a muse for her album Glory.

Selena received the Art Award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. This was for her impact on global culture. The The Latin Recording Academy honored her as one of the Leading Ladies of Entertainment. This was for her success as a singer, actress, and producer. In October 2024, the French government gave Selena a special award. This was for her "significant contribution to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance."

Selena's Achievements

Selena Gomez has won many awards. These include an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, and a Cannes Film Festival. She has 16 Guinness World Records. She has won three iHeartRadio Music Awards and six Latin American Music Awards. She is the fourth most-awarded female artist at the Latin American Music Awards. She has also won two MTV Video Music Awards and five People's Choice Awards.

For her music, she has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. For her acting, she won a Satellite Award. She has been nominated for three Critics' Choice Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. As a producer, she has been nominated for six Emmy Awards. She is the most-nominated Latina producer in the Outstanding Comedy Series category. With 18 wins, Selena is the fourth-most awarded solo artist at the Teen Choice Awards. She holds the record for the most Kids' Choice Awards wins (12) for an individual.

She has also won many awards for her charity work and mental health advocacy. These include the McLean Award and the Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab Award.

As of 2022, Selena has had 45 billion streams globally. She is one of the most-streamed artists of all time. She was the eighth most-streamed female artist of the 2010s on Spotify and Apple Music. In November 2018, Selena became Spotify's most-streamed artist.

Selena has a huge following on social media. She has over 690 million followers. She is the second most influential-followed person globally. She is the most-followed woman on Instagram as of 2024. She was the most-followed person on Instagram from 2016 to 2018. She was the first person to reach 100 million followers on Instagram. She was also the first woman to reach 400 million followers. Selena held the record for most-liked image on Instagram in 2016. She is the seventh-most-followed woman on Twitter. She is also the third-most-followed woman on Facebook.

Selena has been included in many important lists. In 2015, she received the Chart-Topper Award. In 2016 and 2020, she was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. Billboard named her the Woman of the Year in 2017. Time included her in its list of the 100 most influential people in 2020.

Music Records

Selena Gomez has the most successful Afrobeats song of all time with "Calm Down". This song broke many records. It was the highest and longest-charting African artist-led song on the Hot 100. It was also the longest-running number-one song on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. It was the first African artist-led song to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify. Its music video became the most-viewed Afrobeats song on YouTube.

Selena is one of only six women to have at least three number-one songs on the Pop Airplay chart from one album. With her EP, Revelación, and her song "Baila Conmigo", she was the first female artist to top the US Latin Albums and Latin Airplay charts at the same time in over ten years. Selena has had 16 songs in a row reach the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. This is the longest active run for any artist.

Her song "Ice Cream" with Blackpink had the third-highest 24-hour debut for a music video on YouTube at the time. Her song "We Don't Talk Anymore" with Charlie Puth is the most-viewed music video published in 2016 on YouTube. Selena became Spotify's most-streamed artist in November 2018.

Selena has topped the Billboard 200 three times. She has topped the Billboard Hot 100 once. As of May 2017, she has sold 24.3 million songs in the United States. She is one of the most-streamed artists on Spotify globally. Seven of her songs have over one billion streams on Spotify. Two of her music videos have over two billion views on YouTube.

Selena's Personal Life

Homes

Selena Gomez has owned several homes. In 2020, she moved to a $5 million mansion in Encino, Los Angeles.

Beliefs

Selena was raised Catholic. She has said she does not consider herself religious. She focuses more on her faith and connection to God.

Health Journey

Selena was diagnosed with lupus between 2012 and 2014. In September 2017, she shared that she had a kidney transplant. Her friend Francia Raisa donated a kidney to her. During the transplant, there was a complication. Emergency surgery was needed to build a new artery.

Selena has been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression. She started therapy in her early twenties. She also spent time in treatment facilities. When she reached 100 million Instagram followers, she felt overwhelmed. She has taken breaks from social media because of negative comments. In April 2020, she shared that she has bipolar disorder.

In November 2022, she revealed she had an episode of psychosis in 2018. In September 2024, Selena shared that she cannot have children naturally due to her health. She hopes to explore surrogacy or adoption in the future.

Relationships

Selena Gomez dated singer Nick Jonas in 2008. She was in his band's music video for "Burnin' Up". From December 2010 to March 2018, Selena had an on-again, off-again relationship with singer Justin Bieber. During their breaks, she briefly dated DJ Zedd and singer-songwriter the Weeknd.

As of June 2023, Selena is in a relationship with record producer Benny Blanco. She announced their engagement on December 11, 2024.

Selena's Film and TV Work

This section lists some of Selena's work. Selena Gomez's TV and film projects include:

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2006)
Hannah Montana (2007)
Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012)
Another Cinderella Story (2008)
Princess Protection Program (2009)
Ramona and Beezus (2010)
The Muppets (2011)
Spring Breakers (2012)
Hotel Transylvania (2012–2022)
Girl Rising (2013)
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013)
Rudderless (2014)
The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)
The Dead Don't Die (2019)
A Rainy Day in New York (2019)
Selena + Chef (2020–2023)
Only Murders in the Building (2021–present)
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
Emilia Pérez (2024)
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (2024)

Selena also produced the TV series 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020) and Living Undocumented (2019).

Selena's Music Albums

Selena Gomez & the Scene albums

Kiss & Tell (2009)
A Year Without Rain (2010)
When the Sun Goes Down (2011)

Solo albums

Stars Dance (2013)
Revival (2015)
Rare (2020)

Selena's Tours

Selena Gomez & the Scene tours

Live in Concert (2009–2010)
A Year Without Rain Tour (2010–2011)
We Own the Night Tour (2011–2012)

Solo tours

Stars Dance Tour (2013–2014)
Revival Tour (2016)

Images for kids

Selena Gomez's signature