Selenators are in joyous shock and disbelief as the lovebirds, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, have finally announced their engagement after a year of dating.
On December 12, 2024, the Same Old Love singer took to Instagram to share the exciting news, posting a heartwarming carousel of pictures, with her stunning engagement ring taking center stage.
The first image was a close-up of her sparkling oval-shaped white diamond ring, followed by a cozy picnic setup, likely where the proposal took place. In this photo, Selena sat on blankets, gazing affectionately at her ring with a beaming smile that radiated her happiness.
The third snap showed a close-up of the singer’s face, with her hand raised to her cheek, showcasing the ring as she smiled with evident joy and surprise.
The final picture featured her now-fiancé, Benny, sharing an intimate moment as he kissed her cheek while wrapping his arms affectionately around her. Selena’s wide grin and raised hand—showing off her ring—made for a perfect romantic shot.
While the images spoke volumes, Selena kept her caption simple yet heartfelt, writing,
“forever begins now..”
Benny Blanco Confirms The News In A Heart-Melting Move
Following Gomez’s heartfelt engagement post on Instagram, Blanco quickly took to the comment section to drop more hints, confirming their big relationship milestone with a touch of humor and sweetness.
Addressing his soon-to-be wife, he commented:
“Hey wait… that’s my wife”.
In addition to this adorable declaration, the music producer also shared Selena’s post on his Instagram Stories, further sharing the joyful news with his own fans.
Earlier, in an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, published on November 20, 2024, the Good For You singer opened up about her vision for a flourishing future with Benny, just days before their engagement. She shared,
“I guess this is the safest I’ve ever felt in [a relationship] and I see a future with this person…”
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco first crossed paths in 2015 during a music collaboration, sparking a friendship that would last for years. In December 2023, their platonic bond evolved into romance, and after a year of dating, the couple is now engaged, with a bright future ahead.
Fans And Celebs Send Heartfelt Congratulations To The Couple
Several stars from the entertainment industry, as well as joyful netizens, flooded Selena’s Instagram post with warm wishes and congratulations. Her best friend, Taylor Swift, left an adorable comment writing,
IT girls Suki Waterhouse and newly engaged Nina Dobrev, star of The Vampire Diaries, also left comments that read,
While several happy fans wrote,
“OMG! Congratulations Selena! So happy for you. Sending you all the love ❤️❤️❤️”
“Congrats soo happy for you❤️ you deserve to be happy🥹🫶🏼”
“AYYY LETS GOOO!!! congratulations you two 🥹🤍”
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s engagement has sparked joy and excitement across the globe, with fans and celebs showering them with love. As the couple embarks on this new chapter, we can’t wait to see what their future holds!