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Birth
Selena Gomez is born -
First TV series
Gomez first appeared on TV in the children's series Barney & Friends – where she befriended fellow child star and singer Demi Lovato – in 2002 -
She becomes famous
Selena became famous after being cast in the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place. -
First music band
In 2008, Gomez formed her band Selena Gomez & the Scene; they released three studio albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011) before splitting in 2012. -
Highschool diploma
She earned her highschool diploma through homeschooling -
First solo album
In July 2013, Gomez released her solo debut album Stars Dance (2013), which included two hits, "Come & Get It" and "Slow Down". -
MTV Video Music Award
In 2013 Selena won the MTV Video Music Award for the Best Pop Video with the song "Come + Get it" -
Breaks up with Justin Beaver
Gomez was in an on-and-off relationship with Canadian singer Justin Bieber from 2011, and they definitely broke up in 2014. -
Kidney transplant
Gomez required a kidney transplant as a result of her lupus diagnosis. Her close friend, actress Francia Raisa, donated her own kidney to Gomez in summer 2017.
