26 Things Selena Gomez Achieved Before Turning 26

Selena Gomez has already amassed quite a few achievements in her 26 years on this planet. So, in honor of her birthday (today, July 22), we decided to put together a list of 26 things she’s done that would be impressive coming from anyone, but are even more extraordinary when done by one person. From both of her solo albums landing at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 to her collaboration with the hugely successful fashion house Coach to her work as an executive producer on the Netflix Show “13 Reasons Why” and beyond, scroll on to see 26 of Selena’s most major achievements.

1. Both of Selena’s solo albums hit No.1 on the Billboard 200.

2. She’s had 5 Top 10 hits — just by herself — on the Billboard Hot 100.

3. She starred in an incredibly successful Disney Channel show.

4. She underwent a successful kidney operation, thanks to her best friend, Francia Raisa.

5. She’s been the face of Coach and collaborated with the brand.

6. She started her own, affordable line of clothes at K-mart.

7. She executive produced “13 Reasons Why.”

8. She got matching semi-colon tattoos with the cast to pay tribute to mental health.

9. She’s starred in movies like Spring Breakers, The Big Short, etc.

10. Selena’s made a quality group of close girlfriends, like Taylor Swift, Francia Raisa, etc.

11. She spoke passionately and powerfully at WE Day 2014 about the struggles of online bullying.

12. She went to rehab where she learned tools about how to better handle her mental health.

13. Selena is so good to her fans that she helps them out whenever she can, including replying to social media comments.

14. She became a big sister to her younger half-sister, Gracie.

15. She won 11 Guiness Book of World Records. Damn!

16. Speaking of which, she’s the most-followed person on Instagram — ever.

17. She’s out there livin’ her damn life after ex Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin’s engagement.

18. She won the Triple Threat award at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

19. She has her own fashion collaboration with Puma.

20. Selena became a UNICEF ambassador when she was just 17.

21. She long-held the most-liked photo on Instagram ever (she was eventually usurped by Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement.)

22. Selena may have lost at iHeartRadio’s “Fan vs. Artist” trivia, but she made her fan Brooke’s life by being the sweetest, most genuine person on earth. Brooke even cried.

23. Can’t finish this list without the fact that she starred on “Barney & Friends” when she was younger.

24. She and Demi may not be as close as they once were, but they’re now in a place where they can actively support each other and their music.

25. Selena decided to go on her own and find a different manager than her mom, a natural step in the whole “growing up” process.

26. She’s matured into a kind-hearted, generous, and eloquent adult who feels comfortable expressing her deepest emotions through through music.

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