On December 11, 2024, Selena Gomez announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco by sharing images of her stunning diamond ring on social media. The singer captioned the carousel of photos with the words, “forever begins now,” highlighting her excitement about this new chapter.
The couple, who had a long-standing friendship before entering a romantic relationship, became engaged after dating for a year and a half. Gomez and Blanco’s journey from friends to partners began through their connections within the music industry.
Blanco initially became acquainted with Gomez’s ex, Justin Bieber, in 2009, just before Gomez and Bieber started their own relationship. Additionally, Blanco has collaborated with other significant figures in Gomez’s life, including her former boyfriend, The Weeknd.
Cheers to new beginnings and a sparkling engagement for Selena and Benny!
Their professional collaboration kicked off in 2015 with the song “Same Old Love,” and they worked together again in 2021 on “I Can’t Get Enough,” featuring J Balvin and Tainy. However, in October 2020, speculation arose that Blanco was making veiled comments about Gomez during an interview for the “Zach Sang Show,” where he discussed his song “Lonely” with Bieber.
His remarks about authenticity led Gomez’s fans to believe he was referencing her recent makeup line launch, leading to speculation about a potential shade thrown her way.
In July 2023, Gomez hinted at her single status in a TikTok video while applying makeup, with her new track “Single Soon” playing in the background.
This song, produced by Blanco, indicated that they were on good terms. Their relationship status became more evident when Blanco attended Gomez’s 31st birthday party, where she shared a photo of them together, later revealing they had just started dating at that time.
By December 2023, Gomez confirmed on Instagram that she had been secretly dating Blanco for six months. In response to a fan’s post, she stated, “facts,” and engaged further by liking a photo that suggested she was in a relationship with Blanco. She expressed her deep affection for him in subsequent comments, proclaiming that he was “absolutely everything” to her and the best partner she had ever had.
After publicly declaring their love, the couple embraced their affection in public settings. They were spotted enjoying Taylor Swift’s 34th birthday party in December 2023, and a month later, they were seen displaying affection while sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
In February 2024, an Instagram photo captured Blanco playfully kissing Gomez and flirting with her, while she shared her love for him on Valentine’s Day with a sweet message on her Instagram Story.
Blanco openly discussed his desire to take their relationship further, mentioning during an interview on “The Howard Stern Show” in May 2024 that he thought about having children with Gomez “every day.” He expressed a longing to start a family, stating, “That’s my next goal, to check the box,” and highlighted his joy in being around children.
In September 2024, Gomez shared that due to medical issues, she would not be able to carry children herself, but she still hopes to become a mother, planning to adopt or use a surrogate. Engagement rumors began to circulate in August 2024 after she posted a mirror selfie with a heart emoji placed over her left ring finger.
However, it wasn’t until December 11 that she confirmed Blanco’s proposal, marking one year since they went public with their relationship. In her social media post announcing the engagement, she wrote, “forever begins now,” alongside a series of photos showcasing her beautiful diamond ring.
Blanco humorously commented on her post, saying, “hey wait… that’s my wife,” revealing that he proposed with a marquise diamond set on a diamond pavé white gold band. Fans were thrilled with the ring, which seemed to reference the lyrics from her song “Good For You,” where she sings about marquise diamonds, indicating a sentimental connection to their musical history.
