Global singer and actress Selena Gomez and her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, have officially taken their relationship to the next level by announcing their engagement after over a year of dating.
The couple, who sparked dating rumors in 2023, shared the exciting news on social media Thursday, marking a significant milestone in their journey together.
In the early hours of Thursday (India time), Selena Gomez took to Instagram to reveal her stunning engagement ring, captioning the post with “Forever begins now.” Benny Blanco, 36, shared his excitement in the comments, jokingly writing, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”
The pair, longtime collaborators in the music industry, first worked together on several hit songs, including Gomez’s 2015 chart-topping track “Same Old Love.” However, it wasn’t until 2023 that they confirmed their romantic relationship. In December of that year, Selena opened up about dating Benny for six months. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she referred to him as “my absolute everything” and called him “the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
Their relationship quickly became a topic of admiration among friends and family, with sources revealing that Selena had never been happier. “She loves how Benny treats her: he’s so kind and thoughtful,” a source told Us Weekly in January, adding, “It’s been a long time since friends saw Selena this happy. She’s positively glowing.”
Before her engagement to Benny, Selena Gomez had high-profile relationships with pop star Justin Bieber and singer The Weeknd. Her on-and-off relationship with Bieber, which started in 2010, ended in 2018, while her relationship with The Weeknd lasted for part of 2017.