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Selena Gomez Engaged to Benny Blanco After One Year of Dating
Selena Gomez didn’t need to go runnin’ through the jungle to get to you, Benny Blanco.
Because as it turns out, the “Wolves” singer and the music producer—who’ve collaborated on hits like “Single Soon” and “I Can’t Get Enough”—were actually first introduced more than a decade before they started dating, leading to their engagement in December 2024.
“We both met each other like almost 16, 17 years ago,” Benny revealed in an April interview with SiriusXM Hits 1. “Obviously, we made a bunch of songs together. But before we had made any music together, I was one of her big meetings—like right around when she was just leaving Disney to make her own music. Neither one of us remembered the meeting, but her mom remembered it.”
And even after they reconnected years later, Benny didn’t expect their relationship to shift from platonic to romantic.
“It was so crazy,” he said a month later on The Howard Stern Show. “When we went out on our first date, I didn’t even know it was a date.”
Still, Selena knew the heart wants what it wants and made the first move.
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“She literally asked me out,” Benny recalled to YouTuber Kai Cenat in a Nov. 19 Twitch livestream. “We were just talking, and then she was like, ‘You want to get dinner?'”
However, he didn’t need to go round and round all evening wondering where she stood.
“We just went and got a drink first, and I didn’t even realize we were on a date,” Benny added. “She was like, ‘I would’ve worn something different to this date.’ I was like, ‘Wait, what? We’re on a date?’ I had no idea.”
And it wasn’t long before they realized they had something rare.
“We hung out two days later, and then I was like, ‘Yo, I think she likes me,'” he noted. “And then I literally just kissed her. And then the rest is history.”
Initially, Benny explained, they kept their romance “very under the radar.” But since confirming their relationship on Instagram last December, he and Selena have offered fans glimpses into their bond by giving peeks into their public outings and private date nights (he told Howard Stern he once rented out a movie theater for Valentine’s Day, where the couple enjoyed her favorite film and snacks).
The Emilia Pérez actress and the Open Wide writer have also shared PDA pics, revealed who said “I love you” first (spoiler alert: it was her) and posted sweet shout-outs.
“Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me,” Selena wrote in a tribute for his 36th birthday in March. “I love you @itsbennyblanco.”
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And she’s made it clear this isn’t some same old love.
“It’s the safest that I feel, and it’s been really lovely,” the 32-year-old told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in February. “And I’ve only grown through it.”
Benny has also expressed his hope to grow a family with Selena one day.
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Blossoming Romance
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena’s birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024.
But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page’s Instagram post, regarding Benny, “He is my absolute everything in my heart.”
She continued, “Why has he been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. He’s still better than anyone I’ve ever been with.”
The Rare Beauty founder also shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her leaning her head on what looked to be Benny’s chest.
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With This Ring…
Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled “B” ring.
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That Kiss
…including a pic of the two kissing.
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Quality Time
Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i
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Appreciating Art
Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.
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PDA Alert
Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year’s Eve 2023.
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Slam Dunk Date Night
The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.
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Can’t Keep Their Hands to Themselves
The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.
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Happy Birthday Benny
Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.
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Birthday Tribute
“Happy birthday baby!” Selena wrote on her Instagram. “Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco.”
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PDA Alert
Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.
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Naughty PDA Alert
…and these couple’s pics as well.
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Open Book
Selena celebrated the release of Benny’s Open Wide in April 2024, captioning photos of the pair enjoying a cake shaped like his cookbook, “So proud.”
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Happy Fourth of July
Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.
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Who Said “I Love You” First?
In July 2024, just ahead of their first dating anniversary, the two answered a viral “Who’s Most Likely To” TikTok challenge, during which they were asked who was the first to say “I love you” to the other person. The answer? Selena.
Getting Cozy
Selena and Benny cuddled up in cute photos in July 2024 following her 32nd birthday.
Night Adventures
The actress captioned a gallery of summer photos, “Thank you for sharing your life with me today and everyday.”
Beach Babes
The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.
Dinner Date
Selena shared a silly pic of the two enjoying a bite.
Summer of Love
They’re just loving each other like a love song, baby.
Incognito
The two were bundled up with masks on during one of their outings.
Pucker Up!
In another snap, Selena wore Benny’s beanie as they pursed their lips for the camera.
Not Single Soon
The “Eastside” artist gave Selena a kiss on the cheek in a sweet summer snap in July 2024.
Good for You
He wrapped his arms around her in another adorable Instagram pic.
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She Said Yes!
“forever begins now,” Selena wrote in December 2024, while revealing their engagement. Benny quipped in the comments, “hey wait… that’s my wife.”
This story was originally published July 22, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. PST.
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