Selena Gomez is closing out an eventful year with a joyous announcement: she’s engaged to renowned music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. The Grammy- and Emmy-nominated star revealed the news on Instagram Wednesday, sharing a photo of her engagement ring alongside an affectionate embrace with her fiancé. She captioned the post, “Forever begins now.”
The announcement sparked an outpouring of support from celebrity friends. Rapper Lil Nas X commented, “So happy for you both,” while Taylor Swift playfully wrote, “Yes I will be the flower girl.” Other well-wishers included Gwyneth Paltrow, Lily Collins, and Padma Lakshmi.
Gomez, who recently earned two Golden Globe nominations for her roles in Emilia Pérez and Only Murders in the Building, has also made strides in philanthropy and entrepreneurship. In 2020, she launched the Rare Impact Fund alongside her Rare Beauty cosmetics line, pledging 1% of all sales to support mental health initiatives for young people.
The couple has a history of collaboration. Gomez and Blanco worked together on the 2019 track “I Can’t Get Enough,” which also featured J Balvin and Tainy. Blanco, a celebrated figure in the music industry, is known for hits like “Eastside” with Khalid and Halsey, and his extensive songwriting and production credits include chart-toppers such as Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” Kesha’s “Tik Tok,” Britney Spears’ “Circus,” and Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger.”
