Selfies are so prevalent, they've practically become an art form. There are social media stars, like Jen Selter, who have turned selfies into a life's work [1], while others treat it more casually (for instance, Ian Somerhalder has mastered the selfie [2] without even trying). Most of all, these snaps have helped capture totally random moments in life, with some becoming surprising celebrity selfies [3] and even royal selfies [4]. We've rounded up the most important self-shot moments from 2014, so keep reading to see just what the year brought.
The Pop Diva Selfie
Music worlds collided when Katy Perry [5] shared this selfie with Adele.
The Right Place, Right Time Selfie
A lot of things have to fall together when taking a selfie. This young man, for instance, happened to take his royal tour snap [6] right when Kate Middleton looked into the camera.
The Ultimate Reunion Selfie
We, of course, loved Lindsay Lohan [7]'s Mean Girls reunion with Daniel Franzese [8], but nothing can top the snap she posted with Tina Fey [9].
The World Cup Win Selfie
Germany national team soccer player Lukas Podolski tweeted this epic photo shortly after Germany won the World Cup.
The #HeForShe Selfie
A couple of months ago, Emma Watson [10] gave a powerful speech about gender equality [11], and many male celebrities, including Tom Hiddleston, showed their support.
The Muppet Selfie
We've seen Kermit the Frog do a lot of things before, but we've never seen him take a selfie.
The Record-Breaking Oscars Selfie
During the 2014 Oscars, host Ellen DeGeneres [12] decided she wanted to break the record for most retweets on a single tweet. The subsequent, celebrity-packed selfie [13] she tweeted not only shattered the record (it currently has over three million retweets), but it also temporarily shut down Twitter.
The Under-the-Radar Oscars Selfie
While everyone was freaking out about Ellen's record-breaking selfie that also broke Twitter, Joseph Gordon-Levitt shared an adorably goofy picture [14] while backstage with Emma Watson [15].
The Accidental Selfie
Not all selfies are perfectly planned. One woman, in fact, thought she was taking a picture at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia [16], but she was actually pointing the camera at her own eye.
The Royal Photobomb Selfie
These two Australian teens probably didn't think Queen Elizabeth II was going to pop up in the background of their selfie at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland [17], but they were sorely mistaken.
The Clinton Family Selfie
Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at the infamous Oscars selfie in this photo with Hillary, Bill, and Chelsea Clinton [18], saying, "@TheEllenShow- No Brad Cooper but 3 Clintons & a Kimmel @BillClinton @HillaryClinton @ChelseaClinton #selfie."
The True Love Selfie
Sarah Michelle Gellar [19] and Freddie Prinze Jr. are notoriously private about their relationship, which is why the sweet selfie Sarah posted [20] was quite the adorable surprise.
The Plane Crash Selfie
What's the first thing you should do after surviving a potentially fatal plane crash in the middle of the ocean? Well, if you're this guy, you post a plane crash selfie [21], of course.
The "Chillin' With My Homies" Selfie
In one of those selfies you simply can't plan [22], this kid secured a snap with Paul McCartney and Warren Buffett.
The Presidential Selfie
The vice president had a very special guest for his first selfie on Instagram: President Barack Obama!
The Halloween Victory Selfie
Colton Haynes took Halloween [23] to the next level this year when he dressed up as Princess Fiona from Shrek [24]. But first, he shared a sneak peek on his Instagram.
The First Lady Selfie
Michelle Obama [25] and Jennifer Lopez [26] both attended the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and NUVOtv's Unity Luncheon [27], and Jennifer, of course, couldn't help but tweet out a selfie with the First Lady.