Selena Gomez-Benny Blanco spark engagement buzz: Tracking their relationship timeline
What's the story
Singer-actor Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco's relationship has been the talk of the town since December 2023. Their romance was confirmed when Gomez liked and commented on Instagram posts hinting at their relationship. She even referred to Blanco as her "absolute everything in my heart." On Thursday, the couple sparked engagement rumors after Gomez posted a "night out" mirror selfie and covered her ring finger with an emoji. Here is a detailed timeline of their relationship.
Early days
Professional collaboration turned into romance
Before their romantic involvement, Gomez and Blanco had a professional relationship. They collaborated on a song titled I Can't Get Enough in March 2019, which also featured Tainy and J Balvin. They worked together again in 2023 on Gomez's single, Single Soon. On December 7, 2023, Gomez confirmed their relationship by liking and commenting on Instagram posts that suggested they were dating.
Confirmation
Gomez defended relationship amid fan skepticism
The same month, Gomez defended her relationship against fans' skepticism with comments like "Then why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me. The end." She also revealed that they had been together for six months already. On December 13, 2023, Gomez shared a selfie with Blanco on Instagram, followed by a recap of her "favorite moments" with him during her stay in New York City.
Public outings
Couple's first public appearance and award show debut
On December 28, 2023, the couple attended an art exhibit together where they posed beneath a pink mirrored ceiling. Blanco first posted a photo of Gomez on his Instagram Story on January 2, 2024. Their first public appearance was at a Los Angeles Lakers game against the Miami Heat in January 2024. They attended the Golden Globes together on January 7, 2024, and made their award show debut at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on January 15, 2024.
Recent updates
Gomez opened up about feeling safe with Blanco
On February 22, 2024, Gomez spoke about her relationship during an appearance on New Music Daily on Apple Music 1. She described feeling safe with Blanco. She celebrated his 36th birthday on March 8, 2024, with a sweet shout-out on Instagram. In early April, a source told PEOPLE that Gomez and Blanco are "so in love" and that their relationship is "very serious." They made long-distance work while she was in New York for work commitments.
Relationship revelations
Gomez revealed she almost friend-zoned Blanco
In July, while celebrating her 32nd birthday, the Only Murders in the Building star called Blanco the "love of (her) life" on Instagram Story. Gomez revealed in an interview with Time that she almost friendzoned Blanco. After being single for five years, she wasn't actively seeking a relationship. However, her romance with Blanco began unexpectedly. She stated that having a partner isn't her only source of happiness and that she'd planned to adopt at 35 if she hadn't met anyone.