Congratulations are in order for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco! The 32-year-old singer and actress has announced her engagement to 36-year-old music producer Benny Blanco in a heartwarming Instagram post on December 11.
Gomez shared a carousel of photos featuring an up-close look at her dazzling engagement ring and sweet moments of the couple celebrating their engagement. “Forever begins now…,” she captioned the post. Blanco responded with a playful comment, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”
Fans also got a glimpse of the bride-to-be’s excitement through a mirror selfie on her Instagram Stories, proudly showing off her ring.
A Love Story Years in the Making
Gomez and Blanco’s love story began long before their relationship. The duo first collaborated in 2019 on the hit single “I Can’t Get Enough” alongside Tainy and J Balvin. Their romantic relationship, however, blossomed in June 2023, nearly four years after their professional partnership.
By December 2023, Gomez confirmed their relationship on Instagram, referring to Blanco as her “absolute everything.” They made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2024 Emmys in January.
“The Safest That I Feel”
In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Gomez opened up about her relationship, saying, “It’s just really important to meet someone that respects you. It’s the safest that I feel, and it’s been really lovely. I’ve only grown through it, so it’s awesome.”
Blanco has been equally vocal about his love for Gomez. Speaking with The Howard Stern Show in May, he shared, “When I look at her … I’m always just like, I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.”
A Journey to Love
Gomez, who had been single for five years before meeting Blanco, revealed in a TIME interview that she had planned to adopt a child by the age of 35 if she hadn’t found a partner. “It just happens when you least expect it,” she shared, reflecting on her journey to finding love with Blanco.
Blanco also admitted in an interview with WSJ. Magazine that it took him time to realize his feelings for Gomez. “It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes,” he said.
Public Displays of Affection
Throughout their relationship, the couple has shared several sweet moments on social media. From birthday tributes to candid sunlit snaps, Gomez and Blanco have shown fans their deep connection.
As they embark on this exciting new chapter, fans around the world celebrate the love story of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. Stay tuned for updates on their journey to “forever.”
