The happiness of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco is palpable following their engagement announcement on December 11. A source has confirmed to PEOPLE that Blanco proposed earlier that day.
Describing the proposal, the source revealed, “It was very her,” noting that Gomez’s favorite Taco Bell meal was part of the special moment. “It was a total surprise to Selena.”
Selena Gomez shares her excitement for forever with Benny Blanco on Instagram
That evening, the couple celebrated their engagement with an “impromptu gathering” alongside family and friends, according to the insider. The source shared, “Benny and Selena were so excited to share the news right away with their loved ones.
It’s such a true partnership between them.” Gomez, 32, showcased her stunning marquise-shaped engagement ring on Instagram, sharing a series of photos with the caption, “forever begins now..”
The Emilia Pérez star, who recently received two Golden Globe nominations, was inundated with congratulatory messages from A-list celebrities in her comments. Jennifer Aniston wrote, “HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!” while her longtime friend Taylor Swift humorously commented, “yes I will be the flower girl.”
Having first met years ago, Gomez and Blanco, 36, collaborated on her 2019 single “I Can’t Get Enough” with Tainy and J Balvin. In last month’s issue of PEOPLE, Blanco reflected on his relationship, stating that he has found a “true best friend” in Gomez.
The founder of Rare Beauty expressed her pride in Blanco during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, stating that she is “beyond proud” to have someone who “deeply cares about every tiny detail about who I am” by her side.
