Selena Gomez, the American singer and actress, has officially announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco after a year of dating. The couple, who started their relationship in June 2023, shared the exciting news via Instagram on December 12, 2024. Gomez posted a series of intimate photos from the proposal, which took place during a cozy picnic. In one of the pictures, she proudly showed off her marquise engagement ring, accompanied by the heartfelt caption: “Forever begins now.”
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In addition to the photos, Gomez shared a video on her Instagram story, capturing the emotional moment she surprised a friend with the news of her engagement through a video call. Benny Blanco, who has collaborated with Gomez on several music projects, expressed his joy in the comment section of her post, writing, “Hey wait… that’s my wife,” while fans and fellow celebrities flooded the comments to congratulate the couple. Among them were pop star Taylor Swift, who jokingly commented, “Yes, I will be the flower girl,” and actor Jennifer Aniston, who added, “HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!”
The pair, who had kept their relationship private for several months, went public with their romance in December 2023. Earlier this year, Blanco opened up about their first date, humorously recalling how he didn’t initially realize it was a date. “It was so crazy,” he said. “When we went out on our first date, I didn’t even know it was a date.” He went on to share how Gomez’s charm and forward personality left a lasting impression on him.
Over the past year, the couple has become inseparable, and their connection has only deepened. Blanco previously spoke about his love for Gomez during an interview, sharing how he feels incredibly fortunate to be with someone who understands his world and makes him feel safe and supported. Gomez, in turn, has praised their relationship for its sense of security and emotional growth, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect.
The two have worked together creatively for years, with their first collaboration dating back to 2015 on Gomez’s album Revival. Blanco has since co-produced and co-written several of her songs, and their professional chemistry has clearly translated into a strong personal bond.
Today, as they take this exciting step toward forever, Selena and Benny have confirmed that their love story is just beginning.
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