Why 2015 Was the Year Selena Gomez Became a Grown-Up

Unless you lived under a rock in 2015, you know Selena Gomez underwent a complete metamorphosis. She made jaws drop at every red carpet with her grown-up style and curves, she brought the house down during every killer performance, surprised the world with her sexy music videos, and was more transparent than ever before.

From announcing her battle with lupus to making the list of the 10 most "liked" Instagram photos of the past 12 months, Selena made it her year all around. But what we loved the most about seeing her everywhere was how every change she made reinforced the fact that she's not a Disney star anymore, but a woman in control of her personal and professional life, determined to make a lasting name for herself. Keep reading to see all the reasons 2015 was the year Selena's lasting career really began.