The Couple, Who Began Dating in June 2023, Celebrate Their Future Together With a Heartfelt Instagram Post
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially engaged! The talented singer-actress, 32, shared the exciting news on December 11, 2024, via an Instagram post featuring a close-up of her stunning engagement ring and a sweet image of the couple celebrating with hugs and laughter. In her caption, Gomez simply wrote, “Forever begins now..,” signaling the start of a new chapter in their relationship.
Blanco, 36, confirmed the joyous occasion with an endearing comment, “Hey wait… that’s my wife,” further adding to the excitement surrounding their announcement. The couple, who had known each other for years due to their past collaborations, including their 2019 hit “I Can’t Get Enough” with Tainy and J Balvin, officially started dating in June 2023. In her Instagram Stories, Gomez proudly showed off her new ring in a mirror selfie, adding an extra layer of joy to the celebration.
Their love story has been one of mutual respect and admiration, with Blanco sharing in a May 2023 interview on The Howard Stern Show that he had always seen a future with Gomez. “When I look at her… I’m always just like, I don’t know a world where it could be better than this,” he said, hinting at their deep bond.
Gomez and Blanco’s relationship has quickly blossomed, with Gomez releasing the Blanco-produced track “Single Soon” in August 2023, followed by public gestures of affection, including Gomez’s heartfelt Instagram comment in December, calling him “my absolute everything in my heart.” They made their red carpet debut together at the 2024 Emmys, further solidifying their relationship.
The Rare Beauty founder has often spoken about the importance of finding someone who understands her world, with Gomez noting in a January 2024 interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe that she feels the safest she’s ever felt in this relationship. “It’s been really lovely, and I’ve only grown through it, so it’s awesome,” she shared.
In an insightful interview with TIME in May, Gomez revealed how their relationship came as a pleasant surprise after years of being single. She admitted that had she not met Blanco, she had planned to adopt a child by 35. “It just happens when you least expect it,” she reflected on her newfound love.
Their public displays of affection and deep connection have left fans swooning, with Blanco revealing in a May interview with WSJ. Magazine that it took him some time to realize he had feelings for Gomez, describing it as a “Clueless moment” when he finally recognized his love for her. The couple has been open about their bond, sharing sweet tributes on Instagram, including a birthday post from Gomez in March, where she praised Blanco for his emotional endurance and kind heart.
As they embark on this new chapter together, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s engagement marks the beginning of what promises to be a joyful and enduring love story.
