An intimate gathering of friends and family marked Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s engagement celebration on Wednesday night. Connar Franklin, a close friend, shared a selfie on Instagram Stories featuring the smiling “Only Murders in the Building” star, proudly displaying her marquise-cut diamond engagement ring.
Franklin captioned the moment, “Bride era activated,” while Raquelle Stevens shared her excitement about the “very special night” with a group photo. Gomez and Blanco, 36, were seen posing alongside their loved ones, including her grandmother and his parents, capturing moments of joy.
Celebrity friends flood Instagram with love for Selena and Benny’s exciting news
Blanco chose a casual look with jeans and a striped button-down layered over a green long-sleeve shirt. Gomez, meanwhile, wore navy sweats paired with a black sweater, which she later swapped for a pink top.
The “Wizards of Waverly Place” alum donned the same ensemble for her Instagram announcement captioned, “forever begins now.” Adding to the celebration’s charm, she wrapped herself in a furry coat during a cozy Taco Bell picnic where Blanco seemingly proposed.
Although the intimate party didn’t include her celebrity friends, many took to Instagram to congratulate the couple. Taylor Swift humorously volunteered to “be the flower girl,” while Lily Collins described the engagement as the “best news.” Nina Dobrev, also newly engaged, shared her joy with an enthusiastic “YES !!!! Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you both!!!!”
Blanco himself left a heartfelt comment on Gomez’s post, lovingly referring to her as his “wife.” Their relationship became public in December 2023 when Gomez confirmed rumors by commenting “facts” on a post speculating about their romance. When online criticism emerged, Gomez defended Blanco, calling him “the best thing that’s ever happened” to her.
