Selena Gomez, 32, and record producer Benny Blanco, 36, are officially engaged after a year-long relationship. The “Only Murders in the Building” star revealed the news on Instagram, showing off a stunning marquise diamond engagement ring with the caption, “Forever begins now..”
Engagement Details– Selena Gomez
- The Ring: A 6-carat marquise diamond, a rare choice accounting for less than 5% of diamonds, aligns with Gomez’s personal style and references her 2015 song “Good For You.”
- Announcement: Gomez shared intimate photos, including a candid moment with Blanco, and a selfie highlighting her excitement. Blanco affectionately commented, “That’s my wife.”
A Year of Love and Big Moments
- Timeline: The couple went public in December 2023, with Gomez later revealing they had been dating for six months prior. Their romance reportedly began at a birthday party where Gomez’s feelings shifted from friendship to love.
- Relationship Milestones:
- In May 2024, Gomez spoke about how their connection grew naturally, describing Blanco as her “best friend.”
- Blanco hinted at marriage during a “Howard Stern Show” interview, calling Gomez “the coolest, the nicest, the sweetest.”
- In September, Gomez expressed her desire to become a mother someday despite medical challenges preventing pregnancy.
Career Highlights During Their Relationship
Both Gomez and Blanco have achieved significant career milestones:
- Gomez:
- Earned two Golden Globe nominations for “Only Murders in the Building” and her Netflix film “Emilia Pérez.”
- Expanded her Rare Beauty brand and philanthropic efforts through the Rare Impact Fund.
- Blanco:
- Released a successful cookbook, “Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends.”
- Became one of the top donors at Gomez’s Rare Impact Fundraiser.
Celebrity Reactions
Stars flooded social media with congratulations:
- Taylor Swift: “Yes, I will be the flower girl.”
- Cardi B: “Waiiiitttt hold on” with hearts and shocked emojis.
- Ashley Benson: “Congrats lovey. So happy for you.”
- Jennifer Aniston: “HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!”
- Lily Collins: “Ahhhhhhhh yes yes yes!! Best news ever.”
- Additional cheers from Nina Dobrev, Lil Nas X, Shay Mitchell, and more.
A Love That’s Unshaken by Fame
Gomez praised Blanco for his resilience against public scrutiny, sharing that his strength helps her cope with online negativity.
“He’s not going anywhere any time soon,” Gomez told Time. Their engagement marks the next chapter in what Gomez describes as a partnership built on trust, love, and shared dreams.
Congratulations to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco on their journey ahead!
