Selena Gomez is thriving in her current state of bliss! The 32-year-old multi-hyphenate, who has garnered dual nominations for her exceptional performances in "Emilia Pérez" and "Only Murders in the Building" at the esteemed 2025 Golden Globes, set the record straight on prevalent misconceptions during her appearance on E!'s Live from the Red Carpet. "I'm not entirely sure if it's more about misconceptions; rather, it's that I'm genuinely content where I am and I feel fantastic," she expressed. "People often scrutinize every aspect of my life, but that's perfectly alright with me." "As long as I'm aware of my surroundings and the people I'm with, I'm steadfast and grounded," she added thoughtfully.
Gomez's candid remarks emerged just a month shy of her and music producer Benny Blanco's joyous engagement announcement. The beloved "Wizards of Waverly Place" alum joyously shared the news on her social media handles on December 11, accompanied by a close-up snap of her sparkling engagement ring and a heartwarming picture of her and Blanco celebrating their engagement with laughter and an embrace. "Forever begins now...", she captioned the post sentimentally. Blanco, too, joined in the comments, sweetly writing, "Hey, wait… that's my wife."
Shortly after confirming their engagement, Gomez's "Only Murders in the Building" co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short offered their heartfelt congratulations to the couple. Martin, aged 79, posted a photo of the trio on Instagram on December 12, writing, "Congratulations to Benny and Selena, from her two quirky uncles." Later that month, Blanco reflected on this milestone moment on his Instagram Story, writing, "Still can't believe it," alongside a snapshot of him affectionately kissing Gomez on the head as they sat by a closet, with her proudly displaying her diamond ring. He then shared a clip of him and the "Hands to Myself" singer clinking their champagne glasses together while sitting on the grass. The video captured Gomez beaming with joy, soon bursting into laughter.
Since then, the duo has celebrated their first Christmas together at composer Benj Pasek's annual bash in New York. Gomez also rang in the New Year by sharing a series of videos and photos of herself and the music producer. Her slideshow began with a shot of a paper plate adorned with beans, upon which someone had lovingly scratched "I love you" in ink. She also included a cozy selfie with Blanco and a glamorous picture from a night out, capturing him kissing Gomez's hand. Gomez even shared a video, seemingly from the same evening, where she and Blanco shared a tender kiss.
