Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Announce Engagement: A Year of Love Culminates in a New Beginning

In an intimate and heartfelt announcement, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have shared the joyous news of their engagement, marking a milestone in their one-year romance.

On December 11, 2024, the 32-year-old actress and singer revealed her engagement on Instagram, showcasing a stunning diamond ring on her left hand and captioning the post, “Forever begins now..” Accompanying the image were joyful photos of Gomez admiring her new ring, with her beaming smile radiating pure happiness. A fourth picture shared the tender moment of the couple embracing while sitting together, as Blanco playfully commented, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”

In a video shared on her Instagram Story, Gomez could be seen on FaceTime, visibly excited as she trembled while holding her newly adorned hand up to the phone, confirming her excitement with a joyful “Yes to this!”

The couple, who went public with their relationship in December 2023, have had a whirlwind year, both personally and professionally. Benny Blanco, known for his music production and songwriting, released a cookbook titled Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends, while Gomez earned two Golden Globe nominations for her acting in Only Murders in the Building and Netflix’s Emilia Pérez.

The pair began dating about six months before they confirmed their relationship publicly, with Gomez sharing affectionate posts from a trip to New York. In a May interview, Gomez revealed that her connection with Blanco evolved unexpectedly, as she initially considered him a friend but later realized her romantic feelings for him. Blanco, in turn, spoke glowingly of Gomez during an interview with Howard Stern, describing her as his “best friend” and “the sweetest.”

Though Gomez has openly discussed her challenges with pregnancy, revealing she cannot carry a child herself due to medical reasons, she has expressed her desire to become a mother someday. In an emotional moment at her Rare Impact Fundraiser in October, Gomez and Blanco’s chemistry was undeniable, and the couple’s strong bond was on full display as Blanco made generous contributions to her charitable cause.

In the face of social media pressures, Gomez also praised Blanco for being unfazed by online negativity and standing by her side through it all. “He has the strength in him that none of that noise fazes him. It’s really impressive, and I just cherish every moment with him,” she shared.

With a shared vision for the future and a bond that only grows stronger, Gomez and Blanco’s engagement represents the beginning of a new chapter, filled with love, laughter, and endless possibilities.