In December 2023, actress and singer Selena Gomez confirmed her relationship with producer Benny Blanco. On an Instagram post speculating about the relationship, she commented, "He is my absolute everything in my heart." The couple has been rumored to be together since June 2023.
Here is a look into their relationship so far:
In 2015, Blanco worked on Gomez's second solo studio album, "Revival." He has production credits on the singles "Kill Em with Kindness" and "Same Old Love."
In 2019, the two worked on a song called "I Can't Get Enough" along with J Balvin and Tainy. Gomez starred in the video, while Blanco was featured in a scene dressed as a white teddy bear.
Four years later, Gomez and Blanco worked together again on Gomez's single “Single Soon."
After releasing the single, Blanco was spotted supporting Rare Beauty's first Rare Impact Fund Benefit in October 2023. On Instagram, Gomez supported Blanco's book release in early November 2023. She left supportive comments and liked his posts.
Following those events, a source from Entertainment Tonight said, "Selena is casually dating and doing well." They also said, "She is just focusing on what's best for her right now and has been very in tune with maintaining her own boundaries. Her friends and family support her and just want her to be happy."
In December of last year, Gomez confirmed the relationship in a string of Instagram comments. She replied to some fans who questioned the relationship, writing in the comments, "Then why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me? The end."
In another comment on Instagram, Gomez revealed they had been together for months. Gomez wrote, "Not mad. It's been 6 months bb. I will always defend my friends, family and fans till the day I die."
The following day, Gomez posted a picture on her Instagram story of herself wearing a special "B" ring on her finger.
Since then, Gomez has posted several pictures of her and Blanco on Instagram. In a recap of her "favorite moments," she shared a photo of her leaning back into Blanco's lap kissing.
In an interview with Vogue México y Latinoamérica, Gomez explained that in a partner, she looks for someone with self-respect and a willingness to hold space for others' feelings. Even though she did not name-drop Blanco, it was implied.
In January 2024, Blanco went Instagram official with Gomez through photos of the two posing for the camera and another of Gomez smiling, trying to cover her face with her hands. The next day, they went on a date to a Los Angeles Lakers game.
They did not walk the red carpet together at the Golden Globes Awards, but a photo of them during the award show was shared on Gomez's Instagram story. They attended the Primetime Emmy Awards together, posing for pictures in their seats together, looking happy.
The couple celebrated Valentine's Day together and Gomez shared a photo of them on her Instagram, saying, "I love you."
While promoting her new single "Love On" on the New Music Daily show on Apple Music 1 in February, Gomez opened up about her relationship.
"Without getting into too much detail, I think it's just really important to meet someone that respects you," Gomez told host Zane Lowe. "I think it's really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in…"
While promoting his cookbook, Blanco addressed whether he would cook on camera with the "Selena + Chef" star. "Maybe someday," Blanco said. "We always cook together; it's not like just for her show. She's an incredible cook. We have so much fun."
On March 8, Gomez celebrated Blanco's 36th birthday and shared pictures of them on her Instagram, leaving a sweet message for all her followers to see. It said, "Happy birthday baby! Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco." Blanco left a string of heart emojis in the comments section.
While they have shared much of their relationship on Instagram, it is sweet to see how happy Gomez and Blanco are together. It is exciting to see where their relationship will go.
