On Wednesday night, Selena Gomez dropped a bombshell on her fans, announcing her engagement to her boyfriend, Benny Blanco.
The news comes after just over a year of dating, and the singer couldn’t contain her excitement.
Gomez, 32, shared the big news on Instagram with her 422 million followers.
Along with a close-up shot of her dazzling diamond engagement ring, she wrote, “forever begins now…”
She also posted a heartwarming image showing her and Benny, 36, sharing a sweet moment, with him kissing her head while she flaunted her ring.
A Romantic Proposal
Benny, a well-known music producer, apparently popped the question during a romantic picnic at night.
The couple’s relationship has been the subject of public interest since they first started dating in June 2023, although Gomez didn’t confirm the romance until later that year.
Fans and celebrity friends, including Cardi B, Jennifer Aniston, and Gwyneth Paltrow, flooded the comments with love and congratulations.
Blanco even joined in with a cheeky comment referring to Selena as his “wife,” which received over 150,000 likes.
From Friends to Lovers
Gomez and Blanco have known each other for more than a decade and worked together on music long before they became a couple.
Benny has been behind some of Selena’s biggest hits, including Same Old Love and I Can’t Get Enough.
Interestingly, Blanco revealed that Selena was the one who made the first move when they started dating.
On a Twitch stream, he shared how she casually asked him out to dinner, and he didn’t even realize it was a date until much later.
“I think she likes me,” he said, remembering how their relationship blossomed.
A Future Together
Gomez recently opened up about her future with Benny during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
Despite her high-profile relationships with stars like Justin Bieber, Gomez said Blanco is the one person who has made her feel the safest.
“This is the safest I’ve ever felt in [a relationship],” she shared, adding that she sees a future with him.
Her newfound sense of security has made her more comfortable sharing their relationship with the public.
Gomez explained that she feels less scrutinized when she posts about them, helping her maintain privacy.
Fans Speculate on Engagement, Gomez Shuts Down Rumors
Back in August, fans began speculating that Gomez might be engaged when she posted a selfie with her left hand obscured by a heart emoji.
The rumors were further fueled by a tip on gossip site DeuxMoi, which claimed Gomez got engaged at a beach house with friends.
However, she later stepped out without a ring, putting those rumors to rest.
Before the engagement announcement, both Gomez and Blanco had hinted at marriage.
During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Benny expressed that he could see himself marrying Gomez and starting a family.
He also revealed his desire to have children with her someday, something that Gomez has also discussed.
Selena’s Plans for Motherhood
Gomez has been very open about her desire to be a mother, despite facing challenges with her health.
Due to her ongoing battle with Lupus, an autoimmune disease, Selena has said she can’t carry children.
She admitted in a recent interview that this reality was something she had to grieve.
However, Gomez remains hopeful and excited about the possibilities of adoption or surrogacy.
“It’ll be mine. It’ll be my baby,” she said, emphasizing her determination to be a mom no matter the path.
Overcoming Backlash and Criticism
When news of their relationship first broke, Blanco faced some backlash from fans who were upset by comments he made about his now-fiancée.
In a 2020 interview, he had made some offhand remarks that seemed to put down pop stars who have makeup lines, a reference that many fans interpreted as a dig at Gomez’s highly successful beauty brand, Rare Beauty.
Gomez was quick to defend Benny, reassuring fans that they had misunderstood his comments and that he treated her better than anyone else ever had.
Despite the early criticism, Blanco has since gained more positive recognition, even being named one of People magazine’s Sexiest Men Alive, which Gomez proudly celebrated.
Looking Ahead
As Gomez prepares for a new chapter in her life, fans are eager to see what’s next for the couple.
While her past relationships, especially her high-profile on-and-off romance with Justin Bieber, have been well-documented, it seems that Benny Blanco may be the one to offer her the lasting love she’s been seeking.
With an engagement now in place, all eyes are on what the future holds for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco as they step into this exciting new phase of their relationship.
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