Popular singer-songwriter Selena Gomez is engaged to her boyfriend, Benny Blanco. She announced the news on Thursday, sharing a series of photos on Instagram.
Talking to Instagram, Selena dropped a series of adorable photographs. The first snap is a picture of her giant engagement ring. In the second snap, gomez is sitting by a picnic basket on a lawn and is gazing at her ring. The following picture features a mirror selfie as she proudly flaunts her ring. The final slide has Benny Blanco planting a kiss on her cheek as Selena can’t stop gushing.
She wrote in the caption, “Forever begins now”. Blanco is ready to make their union official as he commented, “hey wait… that’s my wife”.
He said, “When I look at her … I’m always just like, I don’t know a world where it could be better than this”. Selena and Blanco had known each other for years having collaborated on the 2019 single ‘I Can’t Get Enough’ with Tainy and J Balvin before they started dating in June 2023.
Who is Benny Blanco?
Benjamin Levin, known professionally as Benny Blanco, was born on March 8, 1988, in Reston, Virginia, to a Jewish family. As a celebrated American music producer, songwriter, and musician, his career spans over a decade. Benny has become a key figure in the music industry, renowned for crafting chart-topping hits and collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business.
He was honored with the Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013. Blanco has also been awarded the BMI Songwriter of the Year five times in non-consecutive years and was named iHeartRadio’s Producer of the Year in 2017.
Benny Blanco’s Net Worth
As of 2024, Benny Blanco’s estimated net worth approx $50m. He gained significant wealth from his numerous hit songs. Tracks like “Love Yourself” and “Diamonds” reportedly continue to generate substantial income years after their release.
Blanco has also earned substantial revenue from his music production company and other business ventures.
About Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco‘s Relationship
Salena and Blanco publicly confirmed their relationship in December 2023, although they had dating privately for six months before making it official, according to People magazine.
They made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Emmys in January. The following month Gomez spoke to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about their relationship. Since then, the couple has shared affectionate moments on social media, showcasing their bond through adorable posts.
During an earlier interview reported by People magazine, Blanco hinted at the possibility of marriage, describing Gomez as his best friend and expressing admiration for their relationship.
