Selena Gomez and her groom, manufacturer Benny BlancoOfficially announced their relationship via Instagram in December 2023.
“He is my absolute everything in my heart,” the “Wolves” singer wrote in an Instagram comment at the time. “He's been the best thing that's ever happened to me.”
Hints about the couple's relationship were dropped on Selena + Chef: TV Home for the Holidays especially when the pop star revealed she had a date right after filming the Dec. 21 episode. Gomez's best friend and co-star, Raquel Stevensannounced that Gomez will have a new man in 2024, to which Gomez replied, “Let's hope!”
She later confirmed that the two have been dating for “six months” and has since shared many candid moments with the producer.
“Selena hasn't been this happy with someone she's dated in a long time,” a source said. Us Weekly month of notification. “Selena and Benny are truly in love and even though she's kept Benny from most of the people she's dated, she couldn't wait to find out they were together.
Keep scrolling to see a timeline of Gomez and Blanco's relationship:
2015 year
“Same Old Love” was recorded and released on Gomez's second studio album, Rebirth. Blanco helped produce the track, and it was the beginning of their friendship and other collaborations on hit songs, including “Kill 'Em With Kindness,” which also featured RebirthI Can't Get Enough (2019) ar Tiny and J Balvin and “Single Soon” (2023).
July 2023
Gomez poses with Blanco and Paris Hilton in a collage of photos from her 31st birthday party. The black-and-white photo shows the birthday girl wrapping her arms around both sides, sparking dating rumors that were later confirmed by the former Disney Channel star.
December 2023
On Dec. 7, the Rare Beauty creator confirmed her relationship with Blanco by commenting on Facts in an Instagram post titled, “Selena Gomez seemingly confirms relationship with Benny Blanco.” Since then, the couple has been open and public with their relationship.
Just a few days later, Gomez took to Instagram to give previews of Retta's new beauty project, and Blanco commented using a heart-eye emoji. On Dec. 15, she shared a photo collage with the caption, “New York, my favorite moments (with) you this week,” and the final snap captures the pair kissing.
January 2024
The couple got theirs first public appearance sat courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game in early January. They were photographed getting cozy, sharing smiles and laughter as they were caught on the Jumbotron.
The Golden Globes were presented days after the couple's outing, and Gomez was nominated for her role Only in the murder building. Although she went home empty-handed, the actress captioned her photo sitting on Blanco's lap via her Instagram Stories, “I won.”
May 2024
During the performance “The Howard Stern Show” the host Howard Stern said he “predicts marriage” in Blanco and Gomez's future. “You and me both,” Blanco answered candidly.
When asked if he had a ring ready, Blanco joked, “I don't have anything. I have no shoes! I have to cooperate. “
In an earlier interview, Blanco noted that his “next goal” in life is to become a father. “I have a lot of godchildren. I have a lot of nephews. I love being with kids,” he shared before opening up about his and Gomez's romance.
“When I look at him, I say, I always think, 'I don't know a world where it could be better than this,'” he said.
July 2024
The actress shared a picture of her and Blanco spending Independence Day together on her Instagram Story on July 4. In the photo, Gomez sits wrapped in a hug from Blanco. Gomez is wearing a white dress and Blanco is wearing a matching white outfit.
Blanco shared a few more shots of Gomez on her story, showing the actress posing with a big smile, gold earrings and a white headband.
October 2024
Blanco joined Gomez at her annual Rare Influence Foundation benefit held in honor of her beauty brand. At the event, he kissed her cheek fondly while Gomez sat on his lap.
November 2024
Gomez praised their bond a The Hollywood Reporter interview, saying that “this is the most secure (she's) ever felt” in a relationship.
“I see a future with this person. And when you put something out there, people aren't as hungry to hunt you down,” Gomez said. “Like, if they hear something, they'll do it, but if you say, 'I did it,' they're like, 'Oh, you're just going to Sushi Park.' But there are so many of my relationships that people don't see, they are only mine.
According to Gomez, photographing their date nights is just “part of the job.”
December 2024
Gomez and Blanco announced their engagement after more than one year of dating.
“Eternity begins now,” Gomez signed Instagram post on Wednesday, Dec. 11, which showed off her engagement ring. Blanco celebrated the milestone by writing in the comments section, “Hey wait… that's my wife.”
December 2024
The couple celebrated the holiday together. “I hope everyone had a nice holiday!” Gomez signed an Instagram snap she and Blanco share a Christmas kiss.
At the end of the year, she also included new photos of herself and her fiance Instagram postto which she wrote: “Happy New Year ❤️.”