Selena Gomez added another iconic achievement to her legendary career – and this one’s got everyone talking! The multi-talented superstar is set to receive the Woman of the Year award at the 2024 Billboard Latin Women in Music ceremony, and fans are rushing to celebrate the “big win” she’s calling “a full-circle moment.”
The announcement dropped like a bombshell late Thursday, with Billboard revealing Gomez will join the ranks of past honorees like Shakira and Karol G. But this isn’t just about her chart-topping music – the award recognizes her global influence, bilingual bangers, and relentless advocacy for mental health and inclusivity. “Selena embodies strength, creativity, and authenticity,” a Billboard insider shared. “She’s redefining what it means to be a Latina powerhouse in Hollywood.”
Gomez, who broke the internet with her Spanish-language EP Revelación in 2021, hasn’t held back her excitement. “Growing up, I never imagined I’d be recognized like this,” she posted on Instagram Stories, alongside a throwback clip of her singing Selena Quintanilla covers as a kid. “This is for every girl who’s been told her dreams are too big.”
But here’s why this honor hits different: Selena’s been dominating every arena lately. From slaying the Emmys for Only Murders in the Building to launching her wildly inclusive beauty line Rare Beauty, she’s become a beacon for women worldwide. Oh, and let’s not forget – she’s still the most-followed woman on Instagram (over 430 million followers and counting!).
Fans are flooding social media with support, with tweets like “SELENA DESERVES THE WORLD” going viral overnight. Even fellow stars are chiming in – Colombian singer Kali Uchis commented, “Queen behavior,” while Gomez’s Wizards of Waverly Place co-star Jennifer Stone joked, “Alex Russo who? This is ALL SELENA.”
The Billboard Latin Women in Music gala, airing June 9 on Telemundo, promises tearful speeches, show-stopping performances, and maybe even a surprise collab (fingers crossed for a Revelación Part 2 hint?). One thing’s for sure: Selena’s taking her crown – and she’s doing it her way.