Fantastic! Selena Gomez Becomes the Youngest Billionaire in the US

HOLIDAY NEWS – Selena Gomez's name is officially on the list of youngest billionaires. He received this prestigious title after his total wealth reached US$1.3 billion, equivalent to IDR 20.06 trillion.

The Bloomberg Billionaire Index officially listed the 32 year old singer as one of the young billionaires in the United States (US). He collected money from a young age. Quoted from Yahoo Finance, Selena Gomez admits that she is not from among the rich. He lived in poverty and often ran out of gas because he had no money.

The wealth he has does not make him forget to share it with others. Selena Gomez is donating 1 percent of her cosmetics sales to the Rare Impact Fund. It is estimated that the amount of donations will reach US$ 100 million in 2030.

“I think we've been able to do something that, at least in the cosmetics field, no one has ever done. "That's what makes me happy," said Selena.

1. Actress

Selena Gomez made her acting debut in Barney and Friends which helped catapult her name in the US entertainment industry. After five years, Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend was chosen to play the main role in the Disney series.

Selena Gomez's acting abilities earned her the award of the Emmy Wizards of Waverly Place. Cosmopolitan estimates that Selena Gomez's income from her profession as an actress contributes around US$3 million to her total wealth.

2. Singers and Music Concerts

Musik

Taylor Swift dan Selena Gomez — Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez Photo : E! News

Selena Gomez then expanded into the music industry. Starting with creating a pop band called Selena Gomez & the Scene before finally deciding to pursue a solo career.

The album Stars Dance, released in 2013, became a hit in the US and even ranked number one. Then Selena Gomez became the most popular female singer at that time.

Currently, Gomez has three albums, nine Top 10 pop hits, 44 singles, and a Grammy nomination. An interesting fact is that her profession on the entertainment stage, both singer and actress, is not the main source of Gomez's wealth.

Selena Gomez's music tour only accounted for less than 5 percent. Album sales were less than 2 percent. This is different from her friend, Taylor Swift, who achieved billionaire status in October 2023 from the results of her music and concerts.

3. Cosmetic Products Business

Selena Gomez Photo: Instagram @selenagomez

The source of Selena Gomez's jumbo profits comes from the cosmetic product business that has been running since 2020, Rare Beauty. Its share ownership in Rare Beauty contributes around 84 percent or US$ 1.1 billion.

Rare Beauty emerged at a time when market dominance of the US beauty industry was in the hands of Rihanna's Fenty Beauty and Kim Kardashian's SKKN. Gomez then markets Rare Beauty products as quality celebrity make-up at affordable prices.

“I really tried my hardest to create the best product rather than just putting my name on it,” said Gomez during an interview on 102.7 KIIS FM in a 2023 radio broadcast.

The large number of followers makes it easier for Selena Gomez to introduce various Rare Beauty products. There are at least 14 product categories and 150 branded items at the initial launch.

Selena Gomez's influence and big name quickly built loyalty to the Rare Beauty brand. Liquid blush products have become viral, being discussed by all beauty enthusiasts.

In 2023, Rare Beauty will record revenues of US$ 350 million. Where almost a fifth or US$ 70 million was generated from sales of blush.

4. Influencers and Brand Ambassadors

Selena Gomez has around 424 million followers. As a result, he is in third place as the owner of the Instagram account with the largest number of followers after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. His profession as an influencer on social media has contributed to his wealth reaching one billion dollars. Selena Gomez is known to be the brand ambassador of Puma and Coach with a fee of US$30 million and S$10 million respectively.

5. Mental Health Startup

The "Come and Get It" singer also has a source of income from a mental health startup, Wondermind. Selena Gomez built this business with her mother.

The formation of Wondermind cannot be separated from his struggle as a sufferer of mental health disorders, namely bipolar and depression. This business line will generate US$ 100 million by 2022.

Fantastis! Selena Gomez Jadi Miliarder Termuda di AS

HOLIDAY NEWS – Nama Selena Gomez resmi tercantum dalam daftar miliarder termuda. Ia mendapat gelar prestisius tersebut setelah total kekayaannya mencapai US$1,3 miliar setara Rp20,06 triliun.

Bloomberg Billionaire Index resmi mencatut nama penyanyi berusia 32 tahun itu masuk jajaran miliarder muda di Amerika Serikat (AS). Ia mengumpulkan pundi-pundi cuan sejak belia.

Dikutip dari Yahoo Finance, Selena Gomez mengaku bukan dari kalangan orang kaya. Ia pernah hidup dalam kemiskinan bahkan sering kehabisan bensin karena tak punya uang.

Dengan kekayaan yang ia miliki tak membuatnya lupa diri untuk berbagi dengan sesama. Selena Gomez menyumbangkan 1 persen dari penjualan kosmetiknya ke Rare Impact Fund. Diperkirakan jumlah sumbangan tersebut akan mencapai US$ 100 juta pada tahun 2030.

“Saya pikir kami telah mampu melakukan sesuatu yang, setidaknya dalam bidang kosmetik, belum pernah dilakukan oleh siapa pun. Itulah yang membuat saya bahagia,” ujar Selena.

1. Aktris

Selena Gomez memulai debut aktingnya di Barney and Friends yang turut melambungkan namanya di industri hiburan AS. Selang lima tahun, mantan kekasih Justin Bieber ini terpilih menjadi peran utama pada serial Disney.

Kemampuan peran Selena Gomez membuat dirinya dianugerahi penghargaan Emmy Wizards of Waverly Place. Cosmopolitan memperkirakan penghasilan Selena Gomez hasil profesinya sebagai aktris menyumbang sekitar US$3 juta dari total kekayaannya.

2. Penyanyi dan Konser Musik

Selena Gomez kemudian melebarkan sayap ke industri musik. Diawali dengan membuat grup band pop bernama Selena Gomez & the Scene sebelum akhirnya memutuskan bersolo karier.

Album Stars Dance yang dirilis pada tahun 2013 menjadi hit di AS bahkan menduduki peringkat nomor wahid. Lantas mengangkat nama Selena Gomez sebagai penyanyi wanita terpopuler kala itu.

Saat ini, Gomez memiliki tiga album, sembilan hit pop yang masuk tangga alu Top 10, 44 single, dan berhasil masuk nominasi Grammy. Fakta menarik bahwa profesinya di panggung hiburan baik penyanyi maupun aktris bukan menjadi sumber utama kekayaan Gomez.

Tur musik Selena Gomez hanya menyumbang kurang dari 5 persen. Penjualan album kurang dari 2 persen. Berbeda dengan sahabatnya, Taylor Swift, yang meraih status miliarder pada Oktober 2023 dari hasil musik dan konsernya.

3. Bisnis Produk Kosmetik

Sumber cuan jumbo Selena Gomez berasal dari bisnis produk kosmetik yang sudah berjalan sejak tahun 2020, Rare Beauty. Kepemilikan sahamnya di Rare Beauty berkontribusi sekitar 84 persen atau US$ 1,1 miliar.

Rare Beauty muncul di saat dominasi pasar industri kecantikan AS berada di tangan Fenty Beauty milik Rihanna dan SKKN milik Kim Kardashian. Gomez lalu memasarkan produk Rare Beauty sebagai make up berkualitas milik selebritis dengan harga terjangkau.

“Saya benar-benar berusaha sekuat tenaga untuk menciptakan produk terbaik ketimbang sekadar mencantumkan nama saya saja," ujar Gomez saat wawancara di 102.7 KIIS FM dalam siaran radio tahun 2023.

Banyaknya jumlah pengikut (followers) memudahkan Selena Gomez mengenalkan berbagai produk Rare Beauty. Setidaknya ada 14 kategori produk dan 150 item merek saat peluncuran perdana.

Pengaruh dan nama besar yang dimiliki Selena Gomez dengan cepat membangun loyalitas terhadap merek Rare Beauty. Produk perona pipi cair menjadi yang viral diperbincangkan seluruh beauty enthusiast.

Pada tahun 2023, Rare Beauty membukukan pendapatan US$ 350 juta. Di mana hampir seperlima atau US$ 70 juta dihasilkan dari penjualan blush on.

4. Influencer dan Brand Ambassador

Selena Gomez memiliki sekitar 424 juta pengikut. Alhasil, ia menempati posisi ketiga sebagai pemilik akun Instagram dengan jumlah pengikut terbanyak setelah Cristiano Ronaldo dan Lionel Messi.

Profesinya sebagai influencer di media sosial turut berkontribusi terhadap kekayaan yang mencapai satu miliar dolar. Selena Gomez diketahui menjadi brand ambassador dari Puma dan Coach dengan bayaran masing-masing US$30 juta dan S$10 juta.

5. Startup Kesehatan Mental

Penyanyi "Come and Get It" juga mempunyai sumber pendapatan dari perusahaan rintisan di bidang kesehatan mental, Wondermind. Selena Gomez membangun bisnis ini bersama sang ibunda.

Pembentukan Wondermind tak lepas dari perjuangannya sebagai pengidap gangguan kesehatan mental, yakni bipolar dan depresi. Lini bisnis ini menghasilkan US$ 100 juta pada tahun 2022.