Selena Gomez Announces Engagement to Songwriter Benny Blanco

Actress and singer Selena Gomez has revealed that she is engaged to songwriter Benny Blanco, sharing the news with her 423 million Instagram followers. Gomez posted a picture of her large engagement ring, captioning it “forever begins now”.

The announcement comes after the couple confirmed their relationship last year. Pop star Taylor Swift was among the first to offer congratulations, commenting “Yes I will be the flower girl” on Gomez’s post. Blanco also expressed his excitement, commenting “Hey wait… that’s my wife”.

Gomez shared further pictures of herself beaming with joy, wearing the ring, and one of Blanco embracing her in what appears to be a closet. The actress also posted an Instagram Story showing her revealing the news to loved ones over the phone, with the video capturing their screams of excitement. “Yes to this,” she can be heard saying.

Gomez and Blanco had collaborated on several songs before announcing their relationship, including “I Can’t Get Enough” in 2019 and “Single Soon” in 2023. Blanco has also worked with other high-profile artists, including Rihanna, Calvin Harris, and Justin Bieber.

In a recent appearance on the Drew Barrymore Show, Blanco gushed about his love for Gomez, calling her “the best, most genuine person”. “Everything is completely real. Everyday when I wake up, I, like, walk by the mirror as I’m, like, walking to her and I ask myself, ‘How did I get here’… She’s one of the sweetest, one of the most charming, one of the most humble people I’ve ever met,” he said.

Gomez was previously in high-profile relationships with Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. She rose to fame as a child actress on Barney and Disney Channel, before forging a successful career as a singer and actress. This year, she joined the billionaire celebrity rich list, according to Bloomberg, with a fortune of $1.3 billion, largely due to her Rare Beauty make-up company. Gomez also received two Golden Globe nominations on Monday, recognizing her work in the operatic musical Emilia Pérez and the TV series Only Murders in the Building.