Selena Gomez is set to receive the Woman of the Year award at the annual Billboard Latin Women in Music event in 2025, Billboard and Telemundo announced on Wednesday (April 16). The two-hour special, which will take place in Miami, will be broadcast live on April 24 exclusively on Telemundo. This is a huge honor for Gomez, who has had an incredible year in both music and acting.
Gomez was previously recognized as Woman of the Year at the 2017 Billboard Women in Music event, which encompasses all genres of music. She is only the second woman to receive the top honor at both events, following in the footsteps of Karol G. This is a testament to Gomez’s talent and impact in the music industry.
In 2025, Gomez has had a very successful year. On February 23, she won her first SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Award as part of the cast of Only Murders in the Building, which took home the honor for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. This is a huge achievement for Gomez, who has been praised for her acting skills in the hit series.
Gomez has also received two Grammy nominations (a surprisingly low number for someone who has consistently put out quality work for many years) and four Emmy nominations for Only Murders in the Building (one for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, and three for Best Comedy Series as an executive producer). This is a testament to her versatility and talent as both a musician and an actress.
Gomez first appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2009 with “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” from the movie Another Cinderella Story, in which she starred alongside Drew Seeley. Since then, she has placed 45 hits on the Hot 100, including four in 2025 alone from her collaborative album with fiancé Benny Blanco.
To determine the 20 most important hits of Gomez’s career, Billboard analysts looked at her 45 Hot 100 hits. These include nine strictly solo hits, four with her first group Selena Gomez & the Scene, and seven collaborations with an impressive range of artists such as Rema, A$AP Rocky, Zedd, Kygo, DJ Snake, Charlie Puth, and Marshmello.
We have listed the 20 biggest hits of Selena Gomez in alphabetical order. Now, we give you the opportunity to choose your favorite from this list. (Here is the formula we used to come up with this selection: the ranking of Selena Gomez’s biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100 is based on weekly performance on the Hot 100 up to the charts dated April 19, 2025. Songs are ranked using a reverse point system, where weeks at No. 1 have the highest value and weeks at lower positions have the lowest. Due to changes in chart methodology over the years, eras are weighted differently to account for chart turnover rates in different periods).
Now, let’s take a look at the 20 biggest hits of Selena Gomez’s career and why they are so significant.
1. “Bad Liar” – This song marked a new era for Gomez, showcasing her growth as an artist and her ability to experiment with different sounds. It also became her first top 20 hit on the Hot 100 in three years.
2. “Come & Get It” – This was Gomez’s first solo hit to reach the top 10 on the Hot 100, solidifying her as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
3. “Fetish” – This sultry track showed a more mature side of Gomez and became her 13th top 40 hit on the Hot 100.
4. “Good for You” – This song marked a new sound for Gomez and became her first top 5 hit on the Hot 100.
5. “Hands to Myself” – This catchy and seductive track became Gomez’s third top 10 hit on the Hot 100.
6. “It Ain’t Me” – This collaboration with Kygo became Gomez’s first top 10 hit on the Hot 100 as a featured artist.
7. “Kill Em with Kindness” – This empowering anthem became Gomez’s fifth top 20 hit on the Hot 100.
8. “Lose You to Love Me” – This emotional ballad became Gomez’s first No. 1 hit on the Hot 100, solidifying her as a powerhouse vocalist.
9. “Love You Like a Love Song” – This catchy and upbeat track became Gomez’s first top 20 hit on the Hot 100 and helped establish her as a solo artist.
10. “Naturally” – This infectious pop track became Gomez’s first top 40 hit on the Hot 100 and helped launch her solo career.
11. “Same Old Love” – This song marked a new sound for Gomez and became her sixth top 20 hit on the Hot 100.
12. “Slow Down” – This dance-pop track became Gomez’s seventh top 40 hit on the Hot 100 and showcased her growth as an artist.
13. “Taki Taki” – This collaboration with DJ Snake, Cardi B, and Ozuna became Gomez’s first top 5 hit on the Hot 100 and solidified her as a global superstar.
14. “The Heart Wants What It Wants” – This emotional ballad became Gomez’s first top 10 hit on the Hot 100 and showcased her vulnerability as an artist.
15. “We Don’t Talk Anymore” – This collaboration with Charlie Puth became Gomez’s second top 10 hit on the Hot 100 as a featured artist.
16. “Who Says” – This empowering anthem became Gomez’s first top 40 hit on the Hot 100 and helped establish her as a solo artist.
17. “Wolves” – This collaboration with Marshmello became Gomez’s 14th top 40 hit on the Hot 100 and showcased her versatility as an artist.
18. “Year Without Rain” – This pop ballad became Gomez’s second top 40 hit on the Hot 100 and helped establish her as a solo artist.
19. “You Don’t Own Me” – This collaboration with Grace became Gomez’s 15th top 40 hit on the Hot 100 and showcased her ability to tackle different genres.
20. “Zombie” – This collaboration with The Cranberries became Gomez’s 16th top 40 hit on the Hot 100 and showcased her range as an artist.
These 20 hits represent the best of Selena Gomez’s career so far and show her growth and versatility as an artist. Each song has its own unique impact and significance, and it’s up to you to decide which one is your favorite. As Gomez continues to make waves in the music industry, we can’t wait to see what other hits she will add to this impressive list. Congratulations to Selena Gomez on being named Billboard’s Woman of the Year at the 2025 Latin Women in Music event. She truly deserves this honor and we can’t wait to see what she will accomplish in the future.