Pop sensation Selena Gomez and brilliant record producer Benny Blanco just got engaged, sending fans and colleagues into frenzied celebration. The 32-year-old singer and actress shared her ecstatic news on Instagram by showcasing her dazzling diamond ring with warm pictures of the two.
Gomez captioned the post, “Forever begins now,” while Blanco joked in the comments, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.” The engagement almost immediately picked up attention, with celebrities including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, and Cardi B among those congratulating the couple.
A Year of Love and Music
The couple has been quite public about their relationship over the past year, which blossomed from working together in the music business. The two collaborated on several chart-toppers, including Gomez’s 2023 single, “Single Soon,” and their earlier collaboration, “I Can’t Get Enough” in 2019.
About his relationship, Gomez said she shared a special bond with the man who made her describe him as “the absolute everything in my heart.” Blanco tells well about his relationship-in an interview on “The Drew Barrymore Show” platform, he reflected praise onto Gomez: “She’s the most kind-hearted human I’ve met. Every single day I’m like amaze how I get to wake up to be able to kiss you.”
Both Gomez and Blanco bring a lot of talent and success to the table in their relationship. Gomez, who broke into the industry through Disney, has been enjoying critical acclaim for her acting of late. She got Golden Globe nominations for “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu and Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez”, which she celebrated with thanks.
Apart from her artistic career, Gomez has been making her mark in the business circle. Her cosmetics brand has turned out to be one of the leading brands in that category. In 2024, Bloomberg listed her as one of the youngest self-made billionaires in the US, having a net worth of $1.3 billion.
At 36, Blanco is a powerhouse in the music world, having co-written chart-topping hits for stars like Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Britney Spears. He has consistently proven to be one of the most versatile and talented producers in the business, churning out hits across genres.
A Future Together
This comes amidst a year full of success professionally and milestones in their personal life, for which the credit was shared by both couples. Gomez and Blanco balanced love and work seamlessly in front of all, and henceforth, expectations are high as to how this power couple would surprise them.
Well, if Gomez’s caption on Instagram is anything to go by, that is only the beginning for these two. Now that their engagement is out, the next chapter of this star-studded romance is what the fans are looking forward to.
