Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged: Here’s where it all began
Stay Ahead With Our Weekly Trend Guide!
Stay Ahead: Your Weekly Trend Guide
Stay On Trend: Your Weekly Guide To Life
I would like to receive emails regarding promotions, events, and news from The Independent. Please take a look at our privacy policy.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have gotten engaged, just a year after they officially acknowledged their relationship.
On Wednesday, December 11, Emilia Pérez shared exciting news on Instagram—she's engaged! She showed off a gorgeous marquise diamond ring resting on a gold band, embellished with small diamonds. The ring seems to pay homage to Gomez’s 2015 popular track “Good For You,” where she mentions “on her marquise diamonds” in the lyrics.
On Instagram, Gomez shared a post with the caption: "The beginning of forever starts now." Blanco sweetly commented, calling Gomez his wife.
The news of the couple's engagement sparked a wave of enthusiasm among Gomez's famous friends, who eagerly filled the comments section with their congratulatory messages for the pair.
“OMG, yes, yes, yes!!” exclaimed Lily Collins, who stars in Emily in Paris. “This is the greatest news! I couldn't be happier for both of you!”
"Wow! Huge congratulations, dear mom!" Jennifer Aniston exclaimed enthusiastically.
Pop sensation and close friend Taylor Swift also joined in, jokingly announcing, “Absolutely, I’ll be the flower girl.”
Although they had been in a relationship for a year and a half, the couple’s path to marriage actually started several years earlier with a joint creative project.
Gomez And Blanco's 2019 Hit: "I Can't Get Enough"
The duo initially collaborated on the 2019 track "I Can’t Get Enough," featuring Tainy and J Balvin. In the music video, Gomez was seen dancing on a massive bed while wearing smooth pajamas, and Blanco made a playful appearance dressed in a huge teddy bear costume.
During an interview with Zane Lowe from Apple Music, the producer shared their thoughts on how well they connected during the collaboration.
“It all came together really smoothly,” he reminisced. “This album was one of those moments where we thought, ‘Wow, we should definitely get Selena involved,’ and then it turned out she was on board. Next, we thought, ‘How about we get Balvin for this?’ and just like that, he was in too!”
July 2023: They Are Said To Be Dating
After years of working together, Gomez and Blanco took their relationship to a romantic level. In May 2024, during an episode of The Howard Stern Show, Blanco revealed that their romance started around Gomez’s birthday in July 2023.
During our first outing, I didn't realize it was a date at all," he confessed to Stern. "I recall being there when she said, 'I would have chosen a different outfit for this date,' and I was taken aback, thinking, 'Wait, we’re on a date?'"
Gomez And Blanco Go Instagram Official In December 2023
Gomez later shared in an Instagram comment that she and Blanco had been a couple for six months. Around that time, she liked a post from the celebrity news fan account PopFaction, which had the title: “Selena Gomez Apparently Confirms She’s in a Relationship.”
She responded with "True" on a fan's post that was discussing their relationship and also posted a picture showing a ring with a "B" on her left hand.
January 2024: Couple's Red Carpet Debut At Globes
The couple debuted in public at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. Gomez shared a sweet moment on her Instagram Story, posting a picture of herself kissing Blanco backstage, along with the caption, “I won.”
February 2024: Couple Graces The Grammy Awards
The two were spotted at an after-party for the Grammy Awards. While Gomez didn't go to the main event, they were captured on camera as they arrived at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood for the celebration.
During a conversation with Lowe that month, the actor from Only Murders in the Building shared thoughts about their relationship, highlighting the importance of respect and comprehension between them.
"While I won’t go into specifics, I believe it's crucial to find someone who values you," she shared. "It's also comforting to have someone who gets the environment I'm in. Overall, I feel safer than ever, and this experience has been wonderful—I've only grown from it, which is fantastic."
Gomez Cheers For Blanco On Social Media In March/April 2024
Over the year, Gomez regularly posted snippets of her relationship with Blanco on social media. For his birthday, she posted a heartfelt series of photos on Instagram, saying: “Happy birthday, my love! Your emotional strength, cheerful attitude, amazing talent (which constantly amazes me), witty humor, and your genuinely kind heart completely captivate me. I love you @itsbennyblanco.”
In April, Gomez expressed her backing for Blanco's cookbook, Open Wide, by posting pictures of a cake inspired by the cover of the book. She captioned the post with, "So proud."
"Blanco Reveals Marriage Plans For May 2024"
While guesting on The Howard Stern Show, Blanco shared that he envisions a future where he might marry Gomez.
"When I see her, I can't imagine a world that's better than this," he remarked. He went on to say, "People have always told me that when you find your best friend, you'll know. She really is my best friend."
Gomez Celebrates His 32nd Birthday In July 2024
During her 32nd birthday festivities, Gomez shared a heartfelt tribute to Blanco. On her Instagram Story, she uploaded a charming picture of the 36-year-old producer embracing her while planting a kiss on her forehead. She captioned the image with the words: “Love of my life.”
The singer known for "Wolves" shared her boyfriend's lovely birthday tribute on her Instagram Story. The post featured a candid shot of the couple snuggling together while they were shooting their 2019 music video for "I Can’t Get Enough."
"I played a teddy bear in your music video, and now I get to be yours in real life... happy birthday, babe! I love you!" he posted.
Gomez Hints At Uncertain Future With Blanco
During her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the host inquired whether Gomez and Blanco were considering advancing their relationship further.
"If you don't mind me asking, what direction do you see this relationship taking?" he inquired.
“Wow, really?” Gomez said, surprised, before bursting into laughter. “I expected you to ask me where this photo was taken.”
She replied, "I can't say for certain, but I'm really enjoying myself."
