Selena Gomez has gracefully unveiled her engagement to the esteemed songwriter Benny Blanco, sharing a dazzling snapshot of an elaborate engagement ring on Instagram, accompanied by the heartfelt caption, "Forever begins now." This joyous revelation follows the couple's confirmation of their romance last year. Among the numerous celebrities extending their heartfelt congratulations was the pop icon Taylor Swift.
Gomez, who has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, further delighted her fans by posting pictures of her radiant smile, adorned with the sparkling ring, and a cozy snap of Blanco embracing her in an intimate, seemingly closet-like setting. Blanco, playfully commenting on the post, exclaimed, "Hey wait... that's my wife!" Swift, ever the charmer, responded whimsically, "Yes, I will be the flower girl."
The well-wishes poured in from all corners of the entertainment world, including rapper Cardi B, actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, and Suki Waterhouse, as well as singer Lil Nas X. Gomez, who boasts an astonishing 423 million followers on Instagram and is the most-followed woman on the platform, also shared an Instagram Story featuring a video in which she excitedly showed off her ring to loved ones over a phone call. Her joyful affirmation, "Yes to this," elicited squeals of delight from the other end of the video call.
Prior to announcing their relationship, Gomez and the record producer Blanco had collaborated on the songs "I Can't Get Enough" in 2019 and "Single Soon" in 2023. Blanco, who has also worked with artists like Rihanna, Calvin Harris, and Justin Bieber, openly gushed about his love for Gomez during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show in May. He praised her as "the best, most genuine person," adding, "Everything is completely real. Every day when I wake up, I walk by the mirror as I'm 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."
Gomez, best known for her hit song "Come & Get It," was previously involved in a highly publicized, on-and-off relationship with fellow singer Justin Bieber. Born in Texas, she rose to fame as a child actress on Barney and the Disney Channel before carving out a successful career in both singing and acting. This year, she joined the ranks of billionaire celebrities, according to Bloomberg, with a fortune of $1.3 billion (£1 billion), primarily thanks to her Rare Beauty makeup company.
On Monday, Gomez received two Golden Globe nominations—one in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role in the operatic musical Emilia Pérez and another for Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical, or Comedy for her recurring role in Only Murders in the Building.
