The couple's love story began long before their romance. They collaborated on the 2019 hit "I Can't Get Enough" and remained friends before starting their relationship in June 2023. Gomez confirmed their romance in December 2023, calling Blanco "my absolute everything" in an Instagram comment. The pair made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Emmys and have since shared glimpses of their growing bond on social media.
Blanco had hinted at their future together during a May 2024 interview with The Howard Stern Show, sharing his admiration for Gomez. "When I look at her... I don't know a world where it could be better than this," he said. Gomez echoed similar sentiments in a conversation with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, describing the relationship as her safest and most supportive yet. "It's really nice to lean on someone who understands the world I live in," she explained.
Gomez's journey to finding love wasn't without challenges. In a May interview with TIME, she revealed that she had spent five years single and had even planned to adopt if she hadn't met the right person by age 35. "It just happens when you least expect it," she said of falling in love with Blanco.
Their relationship has been filled with touching moments, from Gomez's heartfelt Instagram tributes to Blanco to his revelation in WSJ. Magazine about realizing his love for her later than expected. "It's crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, and then you have that Clueless moment," he shared.
The couple's engagement marks the next chapter in their beautiful journey together, and fans couldn't be happier for them. Congratulations, Selena and Benny!
