After more than a year of dating, singer and actress Selena Gomez is engaged to producer-songwriter Benny Blanco. Gomez announced the exciting news on Instagram, posting a heartwarming message: “forever begins now..” The post showcased images of her stunning diamond ring and snapshots of the couple celebrating their engagement during a delightful picnic. In a playful response in the comments, Blanco humorously remarked, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”
The couple’s journey began when they collaborated on Gomez’s hit song “Same Old Love” in 2015 and again on “I Can’t Get Enough” in 2019, before officially confirming their relationship in December 2023. Gomez had previously hinted in a now-deleted comment that they had been dating for approximately six months prior to their announcement.
Earlier on the same day, Gomez appeared in an interview with Saoirse Ronan for Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series. During their conversation, she expressed her joy about entering this new phase in her life, stating, “I’m genuinely so happy to just be in this new era of my life because, in a lot of ways, it’s just the beginning.”
Although Gomez conveyed that she doesn’t perceive music as a lifelong commitment and feels she might be “a little too old for the pop star life,” she emphasized that music will always remain a part of her life, especially since Blanco is also a musician. She added, “And I love having moments to do it for fun,” acknowledging the vulnerability of sharing her art compared to performing as a character.
In a prior interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, Gomez highlighted the importance of a respectful relationship and stated, “I’d have to say, overall, it’s the safest that I feel and it’s been really lovely and I’ve only grown through it, so it’s awesome.”
In a light-hearted moment on The Howard Stern Show in May, Stern remarked on Blanco’s thoughtful gestures, predicting that their relationship was bound for marriage. Blanco humorously responded, underlining the playful and loving dynamic between the engaged couple.
This engagement marks a new chapter for Selena Gomez, filled with love and artistic exploration, and fans are undoubtedly excited to follow her journey as she balances her music career and personal life with Benny Blanco.
Overall, this development is a reminder of the joy that love and partnership can bring, and it’s heartwarming to see Gomez thriving in both her personal and professional endeavors.