I’ll admit it: I have not been a supporter of Selena Gomez’s relationship with Benny Blanco. I felt like there was another shoe to drop, or that he would turn out to be an idiotic man-child who was wasting her time. But Benny stuck around… for a year, and this is maybe the happiest Selena has been in a while. Benny just proposed, and Selena obviously said yes. She posted photos of her ring – a nice-sized marquise diamond – on her Instagram with the caption “forever begins now.”
Congratulations are in order for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco! The singer-actress, 32, announced that she and the producer, 36, are engaged!
She shared the news via an Instagram carousel on Wednesday, Dec. 11, including an up-close snap of her engagement ring and a pic of her and Blanco celebrating their engagement with laughs and a hug.
“forever begins now..,” she captioned the post.
Blanco is ready to make their union official as he commented, “hey wait… that’s my wife.”
The bride-to-be also proudly posted a mirror selfie, showing off her new ring even more in her Instagram Stories. During a May appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Blanco told Stern that he could see marriage in his future with the Only Murders In The Building actress.
I’m sort of examining my own feelings about why I was sure Benny would end up screwing her over. I think it’s because Selena has historically had a bad picker? But maybe she’s changed or maybe she accidentally found a good guy. Anyway, congrats to them. One great thing is that he seems fine with Selena being “the star” of the relationship. He doesn’t seem insecure about that at all, which is what she needs.
Photos courtesy of Selena’s Instagram.
To me he just seems like a schlubby slob, but maybe not? 🤷🏼♀️ congrats to her if that’s what she wants and is really happy. Love love love that ring 😍
Everyone focuses on his looks (I think he’s quite attractive, just not conventionally so) but he’s as accomplished, I would even say more so, than Selena.
Color me surprised too when I read his Wiki page. He is definitely accomplished. I’ll give this to him – he always looks like he is in awe that he is dating Selena.
@Renee—Agreed. There’s something about him—tons of charisma, and I can’t help but smile when I see them together; their happiness is contagious.
“he seems fine with Selena being “the star” of the relationship. He doesn’t seem insecure about that at all, which is what she needs.”
Benny is very, very successful and wealthy in his own right and I’d actually heard of him years ago.
As for Selena being a historically bad picker is kind of meh. She’s only 32 and her most famous boyfriend was a brat for most of his life.
Congratulations to Selena and Benny.
I’ve never heard of him before this morning (a lot of gossip goes over my head…..I didnt know Selena was dating anyone) and I just googled him and wow…..if I’ve never heard of him I’ve certainly heard of his songs! that’s an impressive listing.
congratulations to both of them, they seem so happy in that picture she posted in her closet (maybe the closet?)
I feel so dumb that the only things I knew about Benny are his cooking collaborations with Half Baked Harvest and cooking endeavors. Looked up his wiki just now and yeah, I think he’s probably the more successful of the two of them. I had no idea! Also it looks like he produced one of Selena’s songs from 2019! So they’ve known each other a long time. He’s been in the music industry for almost 20 years!
Aw, she’s had her share of frogs. Glad she found someone good. Congratulations to them!
Of course I dont know him, but I saw him on AD openhouse amd I thought he was so sweet. Ive been rooting for them. Congrats to them
That is a gorgeous ring
Selena is having quite a year for herself with this, Emilia Perez, and Only Murders
I know there is so much more to people than looks or physical appearance but I just do not find him attractive at all. And she’s a stunner (like that ring). If he makes her happy and treats her well then that’s all that matters – I always find myself rooting for her and I don’t even watch her stuff or listen to her music.
Just shows beauty is in the eye of the beholder or something! I think Benny is handsome, there’s an adorable Sal Vulcano thing going on that I guess I’m partial to. As for Selena, I find her simply cute. Different strokes for different folks!
That saying really is so true -“beauty in the eye..”. At first I thought he was really ugly but personality plus his devotion changed that.
They both look very cute and happy together. Congrats and wish them well.
He seems genuinely sweet and it feels like he’s always rooting for her. They seem really happy together. Congrats to the both of them!
I am so happy for them. She’s really been having a well deserved awesome year. He’s very talented and seems yo absolutely respect her. That’s so much more important than his perceived level of attractiveness. Congratulations. Also that ring yes ma’am ❤️
The first and last time I picked a guy based on looks was in high school. Congratulations to them. I hope they are good to each other.
Congrats to them! I don’t know anything about him, but if they’re happy, great!
Congratulations to them both. I really like her and I’m happy that she has found her forever partner.
Very happy for her! He seems to treat her well and let her shine. I too thought he was a DB initially but perhaps he just looks like one. Chemistry is so unique in couples and I think these two are a good match.
Hate the ring though. It looks tacky and fake to me, gumball machine-ish. To each their own…
I will say…
A lot of unconventionally attractive dudes, get more time to develop traits that make them a better partner- so maybe that’s what helped this relationship stick the landing
YAY Selena! He’s not Bieber! I don’t know him or you but I loved her on “only murders in the building”
I am so happy for Selena. A very cute, successful couple. The ring is GORGEOUS.
Selena is having a moment definitely both career wise and in her personal life. Congratulations to her!
Didn’t she also become a billionaire this year through her beauty line?
I cannot believe the nasty comments about Benny’s looks. Why the double standard? We can say awful things about a man on here but not a woman? He is a beautiful talented man, who obviously loves this woman deeply. I was so glad when they got together and he finally brought her some peace and happiness. We should all have someone who loves us this way in our lives.
Yup. People are such vicious keyboard terrorists. People have no issue insulting an ordinary looking person who’s matched with a very attractive person. Benny is a talented and successful young man who seems to love Selena. I hope it is forever for them.
Yes! Bennena forever.
Calling him beautiful is a bit much. I was also grossed out by him saying he only bathes a few times a week in his last interview. That being said I hope he treats her well.
A few times a week is not gross..
I love these two together. Obviously I don’t know them, but I have seen numerous posts of some “fans” of Selena commenting on her changing body. Apparently, women are supposed to stay in their teenage body shape forever. She was used to reply to those comments how her medicine was making her gain weight, etc. I love that she is now with a guy who looks like not obsessed with thinness. Good for both of them, they look happy and that is what matters at the end of the day.
does anyone have a bad picker if they are forced to pick from a pile of trash over and over?
Oh well this is nice news. Benny is successful in his own right as a music producer. I know he was mentored by the problematic Dr. Luke but he seemingly no longer has a relationship with him. She and Justin were both so young (they were teens!) when they dated, I’m sure most people would not want to be judged by who they dated as a teenager. Congrats to both, Selena deserves it.
Aww.. I thought he was a little weird looking but he makes up for that with kindness and thoughtfulness. I think she is very happy and I wish them well!!
Everybody thought for the longest time he was with HBH since they always posted videos together when she was in LA, but obviously they are simply just friends. HBH is weird, so happy he is with Selena instead. They look really cute together and a nice age gap for once (men should be slightly older due to their maturity levels as a general rule I believe).
I have such a soft spot for all these girls who grew up in that Disney/Nickelodeon era so I’m so happy for her. I feel like they had to endure A LOT, and way too young. And all this fresh off her Golden Globe nomination for her lovely work in Emilia Perez — alongside Ariana, another Nick girl I can’t quit despite her messiness!!! Wonderful.
Love her, not him. I saw a “food” video of him trying Jollibee (Filipino fast food) and he was such a dick. Spitting out the food and calling it garbage, admitting that he was stoned and basically shitting on Filipino food, so he gets a huge thumbs down from me.
soooooo happy!!!!!!
congrats!!!!!
lol, accidentally. Good for Selena and Benny, I hope that they’re very happy together.
Good for her. He gives me Andre the Giant vibes except short. If SeGo is happy, we’re happy. He seems like he would treat her really well and I love to see men who unabashedly worship their partners. I’m happy for her.
Ahh I love seeing her so happy.
He seems like a good guy that treats her well. I’m rooting for them. 🙂