Selena Gomez officially announced her engagement with her boyfriend, Benny Blanco. She posted it on Instagram on December 12, 2024. Even before they decided to publicly express their love in 2023, they had long been friends and business associates. In fact, the famous music producer claimed that he intended to become a husband and father sooner rather than later.
Early Connections and Growing Bonds
Selena and Benny started working together professionally. Benny Blanco worked on the song “I Can’t Get Enough” with Selena, Tainy, and J Balvin, and he also contributed to a few tunes on Selena’s Revival album.
The relationship between the two seemed to shift from platonic to amorous around the singer’s July 22, 2023 birthday. However, things have gotten rather serious in the last year. Selena even shared a photo of him in her birthday celebration round-up.
December 2023: Confirming their Relationship
In December 2023, Selena Gomez confirmed her relationship with Benny Blanco, amidst mounting rumors on social media, calling Benny, “the best thing that ever happened to me.” She even commented “facts” on posts that implied she was dating him.
She later posted private photos private photos of Benny on social media, highlighting their intimacy and trust.
Public Appearances
December 28, 2023: Selena posted an introspective Instagram picture where Benny hugged her as she grinned while the two were at an art exhibit. One of the first public outings of the pair was met with great fanfare.
January 3, 2024: Selena and Benny made a public appearance at a Los Angeles Lakers game. Selena put her head on Benny’s shoulder as they sat courtside, making endearing gestures like holding hands. This was their first public appearance together.
January 7, 2024: Selena posted behind-the-scenes pictures at the Golden Globes, which featured a kiss and other tender moments with Benny, even though they did not walk the red carpet together.
January 15, 2024: They first appeared together at an award event when they attended the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. They were spotted beaming and having a great time in the photos taken side by side.
These outings have proved their ease and developing intimacy as a pair in both public and private contexts. Besides their relationship, Selena and Benny Blanco became close due to the love of food; Selena shared dishes on her show Selena + Chef, while Benny published a cookbook.
Based on several years of friendship and a common interest, the December 12, 2024 engagement of Selena Gomez to Benny Blanco marks the commencement of a new chapter in her life. They are now getting married, and their story goes to prove that love grows whenever mutual respect, trust, and similar aspirations are shared.
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High Point in Career of Selena: Emilia Pérez
With the most nominations at this year’s Golden Globes, Selena has gained a lot of critical acclaim with her latest film, Emilia Pérez. This genre-bending Spanish-language musical thriller that premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival stars Adriana Paz, Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez.
She acts as Jessi, an ex-wife to a well-known lawyer, who has dealings with a Mexican cartel leader, in the movie. Questions of transformation and identity are at the center of this plot. This cartel leader makes her help him pretend to be dead and also gender transition.
Fans of Selena can’t wait for her next steps and what she would do on her personal and professional life as she celebrates engagement and career accomplishments.
