Selena Gomez’s Landmark Year: From Billboard Honours to Golden Globe Recognition
A Year of Unprecedented Success
Selena Gomez has been named Woman of the Year at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music gala, while simultaneously starring in the award-winning musical thriller ‘Emilia Pérez’ as Jessi Del Monte.
The film has already garnered significant acclaim, winning Best Film in Musical and Foreign categories at the 2025 Golden Globes. At the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, Gomez shared the Best Actress award with her co-stars Zoe Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascón.
Multi-Faceted Career Achievement
In an industry that often tries to categorize artists, Gomez has emerged as a true shapeshifter, consistently redefining what it means to be a global powerhouse. Her recent achievements include a Golden Globe best supporting actress nomination for ‘Emilia Pérez’, a Screen Actors Guild Award for ‘Only Murders in the Building’, and her latest album ‘I Said I Love You First’, released in March with fiancé Benny Blanco.
Cultural Impact and Recognition
In her acceptance speech for the Billboard honour, Gomez emphasized the importance of representation: “I have been working most of my life and to be seen, supported and celebrated by women who share our roots is truly, truly powerful. Growing up, I was extremely proud of my Mexican heritage. I didn’t see a lot of women who look like me at the center of the story or on stage. Our stories, our voices and our cultures deserve to be celebrated.”
Looking Ahead
Looking toward the future, Gomez has numerous exciting plans in development. She is set to release more music and possibly take on new acting projects. Fans are eagerly anticipating announcements about tours and public appearances, while her team plans to increase her involvement in social causes.
Beyond entertainment, Gomez continues to advocate for mental health, gender, racial, and LGBT equality as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Her business ventures are also thriving, with her cosmetic company Rare Beauty being valued at $2 billion in 2024.
