Selena Gomez and her husband Benny Blanco made a stunning first red carpet appearance since their lavish wedding, turning heads at the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday.
The newlyweds looked radiant together, celebrating their love just weeks after tying the knot in a three-day extravaganza in Santa Barbara.
Glamorous Style and Elegant Details
Gomez, 33, chose a figure-hugging black velvet gown adorned with sparkling silver accents along the neckline.
She layered the look with a matching velvet blazer draped over her shoulders and completed her ensemble with chic black shoes.
Her brunette hair was swept into a sophisticated updo, allowing her glittering earrings to catch the light.
Makeup was classic and polished, with soft pink blush, defined lashes, and a bold dark red lip.
Blanco complemented his bride in a dark navy velvet suit paired with a partially unbuttoned blue shirt and black loafers.
He accessorized with gold bracelets on his left wrist, adding a subtle touch of shine.
The couple paused for a few solo photos before sharing tender moments together, with Blanco holding Gomez’s hand lovingly as cameras captured their affectionate interactions.
A Perfect Honeymoon to Remember
This glamorous outing came shortly after the couple returned from what insiders called a “perfect” honeymoon.
Gomez and Blanco reportedly enjoyed a leisurely road trip along the California coast, stopping in Gomez’s home state of Texas along the way.
A source close to the couple told People that the trip gave them a chance to “slow down” and truly relax after the whirlwind of their wedding celebrations.
“They really enjoyed slowing down, exploring, and just being together,” the source said. “It was perfect for them.”
Reflecting on Wedding Day Emotions
Despite the joy of their wedding, Gomez admitted she experienced an unexpected wave of emotion in the weeks that followed.
Speaking at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women conference in Washington, DC, she revealed that she had been “sobbing” after the ceremony, consumed by a fleeting sense of dread.
“This is how I work personally,” she told the audience. “When something great happens in my life, I often expect something bad to happen next.
Instead of just being present, I think, ‘Okay, but this could go away tomorrow.’”
Gomez candidly explained that her moments of worry often come alongside life’s happiest events, saying, “I got married and then I was sobbing because I was like, ‘I’m gonna die the next day.’ It’s just a little life thing.”
Star-Studded Celebrations
The couple’s September 27 wedding was attended by a glittering roster of 170 guests, including Gomez’s Only Murders in the Building co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, longtime friend Taylor Swift, Paul Rudd, Cara Delevingne, and more.
Gomez stunned in four bespoke Ralph Lauren gowns throughout the weekend, marking one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings of the year.
Their celebrations also included appearances by stars such as Ed Sheeran, Paris Hilton, SZA, Camila Cabello, Eric Andre, Finneas, and Nina Dobrev, along with Gomez’s Wizards of Waverly Place co-stars Jennifer Stone, David DeLuise, and Maria Canals-Barrera.
Looking Ahead
After the whirlwind of wedding festivities and their idyllic honeymoon, Gomez and Blanco are now settling into married life while attending high-profile events together.
Their Academy Museum Gala appearance offered fans a glimpse of the couple’s affection and shared joy, proving that they’re savoring the early days of their life as newlyweds.