Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Announce Engagement: 'Forever Begins Now'
Congratulations are in order for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco! The 32-year-old singer and actress revealed her engagement to the 36-year-old music producer on Instagram, sharing an intimate carousel of photos on Wednesday, December 11. The post included a close-up of her stunning engagement ring and a heartwarming snapshot of the couple celebrating with laughter and a hug.
"Forever begins now...," Gomez captioned the announcement.
Blanco playfully commented, "Hey wait… that’s my wife," signaling his excitement for their future together. Gomez also shared a mirror selfie in her Instagram Stories, proudly displaying her new ring.
A Love Story Years in the Making
Gomez and Blanco first crossed paths professionally, collaborating on the 2019 single I Can't Get Enough alongside Tainy and J Balvin. Their romantic relationship began in June 2023, and by August, Gomez released the Blanco-produced track Single Soon. The pair confirmed their romance later that year, with Gomez calling Blanco “my absolute everything” in a fan post.
They made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2024 Emmys in January, cementing their status as Hollywood’s newest power duo.
Opening Up About Love
During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show in May, Blanco hinted at his future with Gomez, expressing deep admiration: “When I look at her... I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.”
In a later interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Gomez described their relationship as her "safest" and most fulfilling yet. "It’s just really important to meet someone who respects you," she said, adding that she’s grown immensely through their partnership.
Gomez’s Journey to Love
Before meeting Blanco, Gomez spent five years single and had even planned to adopt a child by age 35 if she didn’t find a partner. "It just happens when you least expect it," Gomez shared in an interview with TIME.
Sharing Their Happiness
Throughout their relationship, the couple hasn’t shied away from celebrating their love publicly. In March, Gomez shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to Blanco, praising his talent, humor, and kind heart. Blanco, in turn, revealed in an interview with WSJ. Magazine that he had a "Clueless moment" when he realized he was in love with Gomez, marveling at how love can be right in front of you all along.
As the couple embarks on this next chapter, fans worldwide are celebrating their love story. Congratulations to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco on their engagement!
