Selena Gomez is engaged to boyfriend Benny Blanco
- Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are now engaged couple.
- The singer announced her engagement with Blanco in a heartwarming post on Instagram.
- The newly engaged couple have been dating for more than a year.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially engaged
Happy Engagement! Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have taken the milestone step in their relationship. They are now engaged after dating for over a year.
The couple announced their engagement through a series of photos on Instagram, where Gomez showcased her stunning engagement ring.
The ring features a large marquise diamond set on a sparkling diamond pave band.
In a series of photos, the Emilia Perez star is seen sitting on a picnic blanket, wearing a shaggy fur jacket and light blue jeans, while admiring her ring.
In a series of photos, Gomez can be seen admiring her ring while sitting in a lawn with a picnic set-up. She wore a shaggy fur jacket and light blue jeans.
One of the photos is a selfie where she proudly displays her ring, and another captures the couple embracing, with Gomez holding her left hand up to the camera as Blanco kisses her head.
Similarly, the couple set a handful of songs in the background of theit photo series, including Gomez’s 2015 hit “Same Old Love.”
Furthermore, the singer simply captioned the post, writing,
“Forever begins now,”
In response, Blanco humorously commented,
“Hey wait… that’s my wife.”
Following the announcement, numerous fans and celebrities congratulated the couple. Nina Dobrev, known for her role in The Vampire Diaries, expressed her excitement by saying,
“YES !!!! Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you both!!!!”
American rapper Lil Nas X also chimed in with a celebratory message, stating,
“OMMGGGGG CONGRATSSS AHHH.”
A fan shared their joy with a comment that read,
“It’s beautiful!!! Congratulations gorgeous. wishing you a life time of happiness!”
Another fan added,
“OMG! Congratulations Selena! So happy for you. Sending you all the love,”
How long have Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco been dating?
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are now engaged after dating for a year.
Their romantic relationship began in June 2023, and Gomez confirmed their relationship in December 2023, stating they had been together for six months.
In an Instagram comment at that time, she expressed her deep affection for Blanco, saying,
“He is my absolute everything in my heart, He [has] been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. The end. … He’s still better than anyone I’ve been with. Facts.”
A source later revealed that Gomez had never experienced a relationship like this one with Blanco. In January 2024, the insider said,
“She loves how Benny treats her: he’s so kind and thoughtful, It’s been a very long time since friends saw Selena this happy. She’s positively glowing.”
The following month, Selena shared insights about her relationship with Blanco during an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1.
She mentioned the significance of being with someone who respects her and understands her world, stating,
“Without getting into too much detail, I think it’s just really important to meet someone that respects you, And I think it’s really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in.”
Gomez expressed that she feels safest and has grown positively through their relationship, describing it as “lovely.” She said,
“But 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.”
Since publicly confirming their relationship in December 2023, both Gomez and Blanco have frequently discussed their supportive bond.
In May, Blanco expressed his excitement about their romance on Today With Hoda and Jenna, humorously saying,
“I wake up every day and I look in the mirror, and I’m like, ‘How did this happen?’ But until anyone figures it out, weeeee!”
Gomez also reflected on her feelings during a guest appearance on CBS Sunday Morning, sharing,
“I’m beyond proud to know that there is someone in the world that deeply cares about every tiny detail about who I am, And have someone support me, encourage me, inspire me and motivate me. It brings me joy. And more than anything he’s just my best friend. I’m really, really lucky.”
Blanco has expressed his desire to start a family with his now-fiancee, Selena. In a May 2024 interview on The Howard Stern Show, he stated,
“That’s like my next goal on the box, I have a lot of godkids; I’ve got a ton of nephews. It’s my thing—I love being around kids!”
Additionally, he hinted at his marriage with the pop singer during an interview with People Magazine, where he referred to her as his best friend.
He expressed his feelings by saying,
“When I look at her … I’m always just like, I don’t know a world where it could be better than this,”
Before they began dating in 2023, Blanco and Gomez collaborated on several songs, starting with the 2019 track “I Can’t Get Enough,” featuring Tainy and J Balvin.
Their musical partnership continued with Gomez’s 2023 single “Single Soon,” and over time, their friendship developed into a romantic relationship.
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