Selena Gomez: Photos of the performer through the years (12 images)

Selena Gomez is Billboard's 2017 "Woman of the Year." Previous recipients of the honor include Beyonce and Madonna. Selena has been acting and singing since her Barney days with Demi Lovato and has become a global sensation. Here are photos of the star's career throughout the years.

Selena Gomez attends the 2008 Teen Choice Awards on August 3, 2008. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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"Wizards of Waverly Place" cast members, (L-R) Jake T. Austin, Selena Gomez, Maria Canals Barrera, Jennifer Stone and David Henrie appear backstage after the show won an Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 12, 2009. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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(L-R) Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber arrive at the 39th American Music Awards on November 20, 2011. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI.

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Selena Gomez performs on "Good Morning America" in Central Park in New York City on July 26, 2013. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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