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Look at Her Now! A Journey Through Selena Gomez's Stunning Evolution
Selena Gomez has created such a huge name for herself as a singer, big-screen actress, and style star that it’s easy to forget that she got her start on the Disney Channel, playing the lead role of Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place from 2008 to 2012. While Selena’s journey has included its fair share of ups and downs, it’s worth noting that the 27-year-old actress and singer just experienced a lot of the same things that many women in their 20s go through; friends coming and going, relationships falling apart (and rekindling), doing a little partying, and even getting tattoos. We’re taking a look back at Selena’s evolution from cute Disney kid to smokin’ hot Hollywood star – scroll through to see the memorable moments.
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May 2007
She walked the red carpet at the Anaheim, CA, premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
August 2007
Selena posed with Minnie Mouse at the Disneyland premiere of High School Musical 2 in Anaheim, CA.
February 2008
A young Selena and Demi Lovato posed together at a Chevy event in LA.
June 2008
Selena posed with a pair of young fans at an AIDS benefit event in LA.
August 2008
At the Teen Choice Awards in LA, Selena met up with her pals Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus.
August 2008
Selena got glammed up for a night out with Jessica Alba at the ALMA Awards in LA.
September 2008
Selena was all smiles during an autograph signing for Wizards of Waverly Place fans in NYC.
September 2008
Selena stayed close to Taylor Swift at the LA premiere of Another Cinderella Story.
October 2008
Selena launched the first ever Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign in NYC.
January 2009
Selena posed with a furry friend at the LA premiere of Hotel For Dogs.
August 2009
Selena accepted the Teen Choice Award for choice Summer TV star at the ceremony in LA.
September 2009
Selena and her Wizards of Waverly Place costars celebrated their outstanding children’s program win at the Creative Emmy Awards.
October 2009
Selena turned heads in a black dress at the Hollywood Style Awards in LA.
November 2009
She linked up with Shakira at the American Music Awards in LA.
December 2009
A young Selena and Justin Bieber hugged while attending New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Las Vegas.
March 2010
Selena teared up while accepting her trophy for favorite TV actress at the Kids’ Choice Awards in LA.
July 2010
Selena and her Ramona and Beezus costar Joey King promoted the film together at a Miami meet-and-greet event.
July 2010
Selena sat front row with Kim Kardashian for the Beach Bunny Swimwear fashion show in Miami.
September 2010
Selena seemed to be breaking out of her shell in a sexy silver dress at the MTV VMAs in LA.
January 2011
Selena and Taylor Swift celebrated their respective People’s Choice Award wins – favorite breakout artist and favorite country artist – backstage at the ceremony in LA.
February 2011
A mature-looking Selena waved to her fans at the LA premiere of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
February 2011
Selena and Justin Bieber had a very adult-looking date night at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in LA.
April 2011
She shared a sweet hug with Cory Monteith on the Kids’ Choice Awards red carpet in LA.
May 2011
Selena and Justin Bieber cuddled up in their seats at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
May 2011
She showed some cleavage during a performance at KIIS FM’s Wango Tango show in LA.
August 2011
Selena buddied up with Demi Lovato at the Teen Choice Awards in LA.
November 2011
She kept the glamour going at the American Music Awards, where she and boyfriend Justin Bieber showed PDA on the red carpet.
February 2012
Selena brought her mom, Mandy Teefey, as her lovely date to the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in LA.
April 2012
She and on-again boyfriend Justin Bieber were on the Kiss Cam during an LA Lakers game.
July 2012
Selena celebrated her 20th birthday on stage at the Teen Choice Awards in LA.
September 2012
Selena stunned on the red carpet at her first Venice Film Festival, where she premiered Spring Breakers with Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine, James Franco, and director Harmony Korine.
November 2012
Selena was the recipient of a Glamour woman of the year award at the annual ceremony in NYC.
November 2012
She announced a global partnership with the Adidas NEO label at a big event in LA.
January 2013
Selena went short and glitzy for the InStyle Golden Globes afterparty in LA.
February 2013
Selena slipped into a sexy pantsuit and posed with her Spring Breakers costars Ashley Benson and Vanessa Hudgens at the film’s premiere in Germany.
March 2013
Selena showed off her figure at the SXSW screening of Spring Breakers in Austin.
March 2013
She palled around with Katy Perry and Kristen Stewart at the Kids’ Choice Awards in LA.
April 2013
Selena caught some flak around the time her single “Come & Get It” was released in 2013; many groups found her wearing of bindis – as well as her Indian-inspired performance at the MTV Movie Awards – offensive.
May 2013
Despite the backlash over her performance, Selena hit the stage in similar Indian-inspired garb at the Billboard Music Awards.
August 2013
Taylor Swift and Selena matched their dresses for the MTV VMAs in NYC.
August 2013
Selena walked the red carpet with Ethan Hawke at the LA premiere of their action flick, Getaway.
November 2013
She showed off her silly side with a group of kids at a Salvation Army event in Texas.
November 2013
To launch her supersexy cover for Flaunt magazine, Selena wore an equally sultry look at a party in her honor in Beverly Hills, CA.
December 2013
She vamped things up during a performance at Z100’s Jingle Ball in NYC.
January 2014
Selena partied with the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon at the Stand Up to Cancer benefit event in LA.
March 2014
Selena took home the Kids’ Choice Award for favorite female singer at the annual ceremony in LA.
April 2014
Selena wore a little black dress for the Alliance For Children’s Rights dinner in LA.
May 2014
Selena was the picture of a glamour girl at the American Ballet Opening Night Gala in NYC.
July 2014
Selena showed off her new tattoo while attending the Ischia Global Film and Music Festival in Italy.
November 2014
Selena delivered a heart wrenching performance of her single “The Heart Wants What It Wants” at the American Music Awards.
May 2015
Selena stole the show at the Met Gala in a backless white Vera Wang gown. It’s official, folks: she’s all grown up.
August 2015
Selena joined Taylor Swift and the rest of the “Bad Blood” video squad on the red carpet at the MTV VMAs.
November 2015
The singer outshone the models at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show when she took the stage and delivered an amazing performance of her hit songs, “Can’t Keep my Hands to Myself” and “My Girls.”
February 2016
Selena and Taylor made the cutest pair when they showed up to the Grammy Awards together.
May 2016
After kicking off her Revival Tour, the star celebrated with a sexy night out in Sin City.
November 2016
Selena stunned in a fiery red dress at the American Music Awards in LA.
March 2017
Selena sported a shimmery orange ensemble at the LA premiere of Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why.
May 2017
Attending the Comme des Garçons-inspired Met Gala, Selena rocked a breezy gown with floral details.
December 2017
By the end of 2017, Selena had a new blonde ‘do, which she showed off during a visit to Kiss FM Studio in London.
February 2018
Selena sported her classic wispy bangs while attending the Coach 1941 show during New York Fashion Week.
April 2018
Selena was all smiles at a photo call for Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation in Culver City, CA.
June 2018
Selena looked bright and radiant at the premiere of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation in LA.
April 2019
Selena kept her look simple and classy with a Dior dress at WE Day in LA.
May 2019
Selena emanated pure elegance at the Cannes Film Festival screening of The Dead Don’t Die.
June 2019
Selena modeled a fun feathery number at the NYC premiere of The Dead Don’t Die.
November 2019
Selena looked like a million bucks on the AMA Awards red carpet in NYC.
January 2020
Selena stunned in a pink and black outfit at Dolittle’s star-studded LA premiere.
February 2020
Selena was a walking fantasy as she rocked a blush cape dress at the Hollywood Beauty Awards.