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Selena Gomez Engaged to Benny Blanco After Year-Long Romance

Dec 12, 2024, 04:48 PM

Selena Gomez, the 32-year-old singer and actress, has announced her engagement to Benny Blanco, a 36-year-old music producer, songwriter, and chef. The couple, who have known each other for over a decade and collaborated on music projects, began dating in June 2023. Gomez shared the news on Instagram with photos showcasing her engagement ring, a marquise diamond set on a diamond pavé white gold band, and captioned the post with 'forever begins now..'. Blanco responded with a playful comment, 'hey wait… that’s my wife.' The engagement was celebrated with an intimate gathering of family and friends, including Blanco's parents, Sandra and Andrew Levin, his brother Jeremy, and sister-in-law Evi, along with Gomez's close friends like Raquelle Stevens, Ashley Cook, and Courtney Lopez. Celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, and Gwyneth Paltrow congratulated the couple on social media. The engagement marks a significant milestone in their relationship, which has been characterized by mutual support and a deep connection. Interestingly, Blanco proposed during a romantic picnic that included Taco Bell, a favorite of Gomez's, after one year of dating. Their first date was initially mistaken by Blanco as a casual hangout, and Gomez has expressed plans to adopt or use a surrogate due to her health issues.