We love seeing celebrities pay homage to the late, great superstar Selena Quintanilla because it helps keep Selena's memory alive and introduces younger generations to her legacy. One time, Chiquis Rivera wasn't even trying to dress up as the legendary singer, but she ended up looking just like her. A few of year ago, Demi Lovato and America Ferrera dressed as the the Queen of Tejano music for Halloween, and the result was wonderful. Other celebrities, like Jackie Guerrido, Becky G, Keke Palmer, and Kim Kardashian, have also paid tribute to the Grammy winner, who was born on April 16, 1971.
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It's mind-blowing to think that Selena was only 23 years old when she died, because in such a short time she managed to become legendary. It's been more than 29 years since her tragic death, and Selena continues to not only have fans from when she was alive but gain new fans, which is why it comes as no surprise to us that she continues to hold the public's interest and affection. Here's a look at a few stars who have shared their love of Selena!
Natti Natasha embodied the legendary singer for a tribute.
During Premios Juventud 2020, a few famous singers took the stage to pay homage to Selena. Natti Natasha was one of them. The Dominican singer did such a great job of channeling her inner Tejana queen.
Mariana Echeverría had a backup mini Selena.
Mariana Echeverría and her companion Arly stunned on the set of the reality show Mi Famoso y Yo in March 2023 when they performed “La Carcacha” as Selena and mini Selena in matching purple jumpsuits. They were adorable.
That time Chiquis Rivera wasn't even trying to dress up like Selena.
On March 27, 2023, Chiquis posted a series of photos and wrote, "No caption- ustedes encárguense! just loving these pants right now. They’re my new favs. ." Well, in the comments, fans kept saying she looked so much like Selena in the photos. It's the hat. That hat is giving off serious Selena vibes.
Ana Brenda shimmered as Selena.
While hosting the show Tu Cara Me Suena, the singer and actor wowed everyone with her tribute to Selena. The tribute was done in 2022 on the 27th anniversary of Selena’s death. Ana Brenda wore a purple flared jumpsuit and Selena’s signature red lips.
Giselle Blondet paid homage to Selena on Halloween in 2022.
The Puerto Rican star sang "Amor Prohibido" by Selena while wearing one of Selena’s signature looks. The performance was part of a tribute to great divas on La Mesa Caliente, the Telemundo show that Giselle cohosts.
Ivy Queen transformed into the Queen of Tejano music.
Ivy is known as the Queen of Reggaeton, but in October 2022, she transformed herself into the Queen of Tejano music. Ivy wore a version of the iconic purple jumpsuit from Selena's Astrodome performance, as well as a wig and makeup that were spot on.
Adamari López channeled Selena and OMG!
Adamari López dressed as Selena on the show Hoy Día to honor the 25-year anniversary of the movie Selena. It was meant to be fun, but some people were not amused and criticized Adamari to no end. Sigh.
Ciara went all out!
In 2021, singer Ciara dressed and performed as singer Selena for Halloween. She even posted a video of herself lip-syncing to "Bidi Bidi Bom" as if she were onstage. She did not hold back, either.
Ciara shared pictures, too.
Not only did Ciara post a video of herself channeling Selena, she also shared a series of photos of herself in costume. "The Legendary Selena! I’ve been practicing learning Spanish and having the time of my life. So I wanted one of my costumes to reflect the LatinX culture. This was so much fun!" Ciara captioned the photos.
Francisca Lachapel paid tribute to Selena on the anniversary of her death.
The ¡Despierta América! cohost paid tribute to the late singer on March 31, 2022. Sadly, the tribute marked the 27th anniversary of Selena's death. “Sing with me What is your favorite Selena song. She lives in our hearts,” Francisca captioned the video she posted on social media.
Christian Serratos plays Selena in Netflix's 'Selena: The Series.'
When we found out in 2019 that the streaming giant cast actress Christian to play the lead role of the Tejano singer in the show Selena: The Series, we were "muy excited," as Selena would say. The much-anticipated series debuted on December 4, 2020.
Watching Sandra Echeverría transform into Selena is mesmerizing.
The Mexican actress had a team help her morph into Selena Quintanilla for Univision's reality show Tu Cara Me Suena. The particular iconic Selena look that Sandra and her transformation team went for is from the video Selena filmed for her song "No Me Queda Más," where her hair is up and she's wearing a white gown. Sandra as Selena impressed the judges very much.
Demi Lovato totally slayed as Selena.
Seriously, Demi nailed it! Demi really commits to her Halloween costumes, and this one in particular was everything and more. The half-Mexican star paid tribute to Selena by wearing the iconic purple jumpsuit she wore for her last concert, along with a long brunette wig with bangs, hoop earrings, and a bold red lip. Demi rocked it!
Jennifer Lopez reached stardom because of Selena.
Jennifer Lopez did an amazing job playing Selena in the 1997 movie. Both the movie and her acting were so impactful that we still associate J.Lo with the Tejano songstress today. The actress really did a phenomenal job at capturing Selena's spirit for the film, and seeing her transformation was so inspiring.
America Ferrera channeled her inner Selena and looked amazing.
The Superstore star decided to show off her Halloween costume in 2017 by posing for a pic at a grocery store. Hey, they do happen to have great lighting in there. The outfit was on point, and that wig is everything and more!
Kim Kardashian surprised us on Halloween night dressed as Selena.
In 2017, Kim hit up a few Halloween parties dressed as Cher, Madonna, and even Aaliyah. But no one saw this Selena Quintanilla costume coming. It's amazing! Some people had mixed feelings about Kim dressing up as the Mexican legend, but you can't deny that her glam squad did one heck of a job with this look.
Chris Brown's daughter dressed up as Selena and melted our hearts.
Royalty Brown dressed up as the Tejano queen for Halloween 2016, and she was the cutest little Selena we've ever seen! The long black wig probably weighed more than her tiny body, and we love that her mom made her wear a tank top under the crop-top costume. So cute.
Influencer Desi Perkins dressed up as Selena for Halloween 2017 and she NAILED it.
Everything from the lipstick, the smile, the curves, and the outfit were on point! Desi Perkins totally transformed into Sel, and it's almost scary how much she looked like her. That hat was so accurate to the ones Sel used to wear, making this one of the best takes on a Selena costume we've ever seen.
Desi channeled Selena again in April 2018.
She did it again! She dressed up as the singer for the 2018 Fiesta de La Flor and looked amazing! She channeled Selena's day-to-day casual style, wearing high-waisted jeans and a super-cool, embellished, loose-fighting leather jacket. This whole ensemble was so cute and totally '90s!
Lala Romero dressed up as Grammys Selena!
For Halloween 2017, Lala dressed up as a version of Selena that others haven't dressed up in as often as the purple one-piece ensemble. She wore a cream/gold dress and updo to look like Selena did at the Grammys in 1994.
Keke Palmer dressed as Selena and looked amazing.
Keke has gushed about the singer for years, saying that she loved the movie so much when she watched it that she cried and hugged the television when she was a kid. She has admitted that her go-to karaoke is "Amor Prohibido," and she sings in Spanish better than most native speakers.
Jackie Guerrido channeled her inner Selena to help others.
The presenter performed a Selena cover song at the Mexican event Teletón to help raise money for and awareness of people who live with disabilities. So sweet! She really rocked the look so well, and it was all for a good cause. Sel would be so proud.
A lot of folks think Victoria La Mala looks like Selena.
She must consider this a huge compliment, especially considering she's a huge fan herself. This hoodie with Selena's photo on it is a must-have for any fan, and Victoria looks so happy to be wearing it to honor one of her biggest idols.
Erica Mena has caught some heat for paying homage to the late singer.
The reality star has been criticized in the past for comparing herself to the singer, but she continues doing so because Selena is one of her idols. She wore this cute crop top with a photo of the "Si Una Vez" singer on her chest.
There are a few folks who have paid tribute to Selena with comedy.
Ximena Hoyos did a comedy sketch imitating Selena. We're not too sure how we feel about it, though. At the end of the day, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and this just proves how Selena's influence is still so vivid in today's world.
Jennifer Lopez paid tribute to the singer again in 2015.
The singer performed alongside Selena's family during the 2015 Latin Billboards. She wore a pink bustier and high-waisted trousers, just like the late singer used to famously wear onstage. She has been called on to do tributes for the singer ever since the movie came out in the '90s, and we hope she never stops!
Chiquis Rivera rocked it with her version of 'Bidi Bidi Bom Bom.'
She looked and sounded amazing. Selena means a lot to so many people. Latinas adore her, and so do women and men all across the world. Mexican American women, though, seem to have a special connection to the singer, and Chiquis Rivera is definitely one of them.
Becky G paid tribute to the singer onstage in 2018.
Becky sang the English version of "Si Una Vez" during the Fiesta De La Flor in 2018 in Selena's hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas. Becky's career journey as a Mexican American star is so similar to Selena's, we can definitely see why she is so inspired by her.
Jackie Cruz considers Selena to be one of her idols.
The actress and singer revealed that she grew up loving and adoring Selena when she was a child. And the singer's influence is clear in the Orange Is the New Black star. She joined Los Dinos onstage in 2017 to do a cover of the legend's songs, and she has even released a modern cover of "Como La Flor."
