The heart wants what it wants.
Selena Gomez revealed her engagement to Benny Blanco on Instagram Wednesday night. The "Emilia Pérez" star captioned a carousel of photographs of her diamond sparkler, "forever begins now.".
Selena smiled on a picnic blanket while glancing at her ring in one photo. In another, Benny kissed her head as they hugged.
The music producer also commented on her post, "hey wait... that's my wife.
According to Page Six, in August, Selena, 32, uploaded a selfie of herself in front of a mirror with two strategically placed hearts on her left ring finger, sparking engagement speculations. Benny, 36, was also in the photo but not facing it.
"She's covering her finger!! Are they....," one fan wondered, while another more confidently said, "She's def engaged."
The "Love You Like a Love Song" singer and music producer have dated for almost a year. Selena verified internet rumors that she and Benny were dating in December 2023 and said that they had been together for six months.
Some fans criticized the relationship news, noting that the songwriter worked and was acquainted with Selena's ex, Justin Bieber. However, the "Love On" singer strongly defended dating Benny.
Selena said on social media that the record producer was "the best thing that's ever happened" to her, and "He's still better than anyone I've ever been with. Facts."
Inner circles have supported the couple's relationship.
"Their friends, family and loved ones on both sides are all supportive and happy to see what they think could be an amazing and long-lasting relationship between the two of them," an insider told Entertainment Tonight in January. "Benny finds Selena to be brilliant beyond belief. He thinks she is extremely talented, genuine, sweet and intelligent."
Selena and Benny were friends and collaborators long before they became romantically involved. The producer appeared in the 2019 "I Can't Get Enough" music video alongside her in a gigantic teddy bear costume.
Benny made a call-back to that memory in a July Instagram post, writing, "i used to play a teddy bear in ur music video and now i get to b urs in real life... happy bday bb ! i love u !"
Selena and Benny hope to create a family, but their wedding date is unknown.
"It's always a topic of conversation to me every day," Benny said when asked about having kids on "The Howard Stern Show" in May. "That's my next goal, to check the box. I have a ton of godkids; I've got a ton of nephews. I love being around kids."
Selena told Vanity Fair in September that she is exploring surrogacy or adoption even though she "can't carry her own children" owing to medical difficulties.
People on the internet have expressed their best wishes for them.
An X user wrote: "Can't believe Sel is engaged! #ForeverBeginsNow "
Another follower commented, "This couple is adorable! Best wishes!"
A netizen wrote cynically, "Isn't he associated with Justin? Must be awkward."
A fourth person chimed in, noting enthusiastically, "They are perfect together! Go team Sel!"
Another user quipped humorously, "I just hope it's not another short-lived affair!"
A follower added optimistically, "This love story keeps getting better! Congrats!"
Business Times has reached out to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco for comments.
