SELENA Gomez and Benny Blanco got engaged after a year and a half of dating.
The couple broke the news to fans on Instagram, where Selena flashed her huge diamond ring – here’s everything we know about the husband and wife-to-be.
When did Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco get engaged?
Selena and Benny took their relationship to the next level in December 2024 when Benny got down on one knee.
The Who Said singer shared a photo of her hand with the oval-cut diamond.
The 32-year-old wrote: “forever begins now..” in the caption.
In another photo, she was sat on a picnic blanket admiring the sparkler, surrounded by Taco Bell packaging.
Selena’s fans and celebrity pals were delighted by the news, with Gwyneth Paltrow writing: “SELENAAAAAAAA” in the comment section.
Benny also jumped in and commented: “hey wait… that’s my wife.”
Another image saw her enjoying a cuddle with Benny as they snuggled on the floor, while one snap captured her freshly-manicured hand and engagement band in full glory.
The Calm Down songstress has sparked speculation of her engagement back in September when she was seen sporting a gold band on her ring finger.
This came just two weeks after Selena flashed a glittering ring on her engagement finger at the Emmy’s red carpet.
Who is Selena Gomez’s fiancé, Benny Blanco?
Born on March 8, 1988, Benjamin Joseph Levin is famously known as Benny Blanco.
Benny is an American record producer and musician from Reston, Virginia.
At the beginning of his career, he was mentored by record producers Disco D and Dr. Luke.
After he signed with Dr. Luke’s Kasz Money Productions, he began to see success as the songwriter behind several stars.
Benny has crafted hit songs for Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Wiz Khalifa, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Maroon 5, and Kesha.
In March 2014, he launched two record label imprints under Interscope Records: Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets.
The hitmaker released his debut album, Friends Keep Secrets, on December 7, 2018, marking his first lead artist release.
Regarding the popularity of his production discography, Benny told The New York Times: “I’m not particularly good at anything.
“I just try to fit in where it makes sense. I’m not an incredible guitarist or piano player or songwriter.
“I think what I do is, when I notice someone is really good at something, I try to get that out of them.
Selena Gomez and boyfriend Benny Blanco pack on the PDA as they cuddle up while courtside at Knicks versus 76ers game
“I just want to sound different than everyone else.”
He added: “I am still waiting for the day that they say ‘Time’s up, Blanco, back to your shift at Walmart.’
“When you are writing in the studio, it’s like the people who are in the studio with you are a dysfunctional family.
“You are basically like a therapist. It’s psychology.”
When did Selena and Benny start dating?
In November 2023, rumors began swirling about a potential romance between Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.
On December 7 of that year, the Only Murders in the Building actress confirmed she and Benny were together.
The former confessed to her fans via Instagram: “He is my absolute everything in my heart.
“He’s still better than anyone I’ve ever been with. Facts.”
Since the hard launch of their relationship, the pair have been seen packing on PDA at multiple events, including the 2024 Golden Globes.
On February 23, 2024, Selena said on Apple Music’s New Music Daily that Benny makes her feel safe.
“Without getting into too much detail, I think it’s just really important to meet someone that respects you.
“And I think it’s really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in. But I’d have to say overall it’s the safest that I feel and it’s been really lovely and I’ve only grown through it, so it’s awesome.
On May 7, Dana Covarrubias, a costume designer for Only Murders in the Building, exclusively spoke to The U.S. Sun and gave insight into the couple’s romance.
“[They are] so in love. So in love. I’ve never seen her happier. She’s just on cloud nine. It’s the cutest. Yeah, it’s adorable,” Dana revealed about Selena’s upbeat mood in recent months.”
Before they started dating, Benny co-produced Selena’s singles: Same Old Love, Kill Em with Kindness, I Can’t Get Enough, and Single Soon.
What has Benny said about Selena?
Benny said that he was “in love” with Selena in an interview with WSJ. Magazine.
He said: “I was the last one to know.
“It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes, and you don’t even notice, and then you have that Clueless moment where you’re like, ‘Wait, I’m in love.’”
He later opened up in an interview about his relationship with Selena on The Howard Stern Show.
Howard Stern told Benny: “You are some boyfriend; you’re knocking it out of the park. I see love here; I’m predicting marriage.”
“You and me both,” Benny replied.
When Howard asked Benny if he had a wedding ring yet, the record producer revealed he didn’t, saying, “I gotta get my act together.”
“I take everything a day at a time, and I just know that when I look at her, I just say, ‘I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.’
It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes, and you don’t even notice, and then you have that Clueless moment where you’re like, ‘Wait, I’m in love.’
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“When you know you meet your best friend, she truly is my best friend.
“We laugh all f**king day, she inspires me.”
Howard also asked Benny if he was thinking about starting a family with the Grammy-winning singer, to which he replied, “That’s my next goal, to check the box.”
He revealed that he talks to Selena about kids “every day”.
The couple celebrated their first anniversary around Selena’s birthday, July 22.
