
Selena Gomez has revealed her engagement to songwriter and record producer Benny Blanco, sharing the news with her 423 million Instagram followers through a series of intimate photographs showcasing her engagement ring.
The couple, who first collaborated musically in 2019 with the song “I Can’t Get Enough” and again in 2023 with “Single Soon,” confirmed their relationship last year. Gomez posted pictures of herself wearing the ring, with Blanco playfully commenting, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”
The announcement sparked an outpouring of celebrity support, with Taylor Swift immediately responding that she would be the “flower girl.” Other congratulatory messages came from stars including Cardi B, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, and Lil Nas X.
In a video shared on her Instagram Story, Gomez can be heard saying “Yes to this,” prompting excited reactions from loved ones on the phone call.
Blanco previously spoke openly about his feelings for Gomez on the Drew Barrymore Show, describing her as “the best, most genuine person” and expressing wonderment at their relationship. “Everyday when I wake up, I ask myself, ‘How did I get here’,” he shared.
The engagement comes after Gomez’s previous high-profile relationships with Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. Her career has spanned from child actress on Barney and Disney Channel to a successful singer and actor, recently receiving two Golden Globe nominations for her work in “Emilia Pรฉrez” and “Only Murders in the Building.”
This year, Bloomberg reported Gomez joining the billionaire list with a $1.3 billion fortune, largely derived from her Rare Beauty make-up company.
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