Fans have many reasons to want to see Selena Gomez find love. The singer and actress has been open about her past struggles with heartbreak, her on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Bieber, and their painful and eventual breakup in 2018, which was highly publicized.
But while there were some Gomez-related dating rumors in 2023 — including Zayn Malik and The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart — nothing ultimately came to fruition, with the Rare Beauty founder repeatedly taking to social media She confirmed her single status with an interesting post on . That is, until Benny Blanco showed up.
The hitmaker was previously linked to model Elsie Hewitt, who proved to be the real deal for Gomez. He was originally one of the “Lose You to Love Me” singer’s collaborators and has also written for Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Halsey, Kesha, Britney Spears and, ironically, Bieber and other artists designed the songs. The unlikely pair began dating privately in mid-2023 and kept their relationship under the radar for months before going public.
Since then, the two stars have been no longer shy about sharing sweet photos of each other on social media and expressing their love through custom accessories. In addition to pop music, the two share a love of cooking. Gomez is the host of “The Max” selena+manager series, and Blanco is the author of the cookbook open.
Here’s a timeline of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship, from their first public romance to their engagement.
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February 28, 2019: “I’m not enough”
Years before they became a project, Gomez and Blanco collaborated on the producer’s song “I Can’t Get Enough,” which also featured J Balvin and Tainy. In March 2019, the quartet released a music video for the track, which features spring breakers The actress in a teddy bear costume interacts with Blanco.
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June 8, 2023: Gomez says she’s single
Although it might just be a cheeky teaser for her then-unreleased song “Single Soon,” Gomez posted a hilarious video on TikTok announcing her solo status to a team of football players. “I’m single! I’m just a little high maintenance,” she shouts in the video.
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August 25, 2023: “Not long ago”
“Single Soon” is Gomez’s first and only album of 2023. It was released in August and was co-produced by Blanco and Cashmere Cat. Gomez later revealed in December that she had been dating Blanco for about six months, meaning they were likely already dating when the song was released.
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October 4, 2023: Rare Impact Fund
In October 2023, Gomez hosted the first Rare Impact Fund benefit event to support youth mental health. Guess who’s on the guest list? A Benny Blanco. Although they had not made their relationship public at the time, they were already a couple at this time.
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December 7, 2023: Gomez confirms she is dating Blanco
Gomez confirmed her relationship with Blanco in a series of comments to fans on Instagram after romance rumors surfaced. “He was absolutely everything in my heart,” she commented on an Instagram post that was deleted by a fan account, before replying to other commenters. “I don’t understand. If you really care about me. That’s the happiest thing I could be. If you don’t, feel free to say what you want. But I will never let your words guide my life. Ever. .I’ve had enough. If you can’t accept me at my happiest then don’t join. [my] There is no life at all.
She also said at the time that she and the producer had been dating for half a year at the time, telling one fan, “It’s been six months.”
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December 7, 2023: Gomez’s “B” Bling
Gomez posted several photos of Blanco on her Instagram Story, along with a photo of the letter “B” ring, presumably as a nod to her new beau’s initials.
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December 15, 2023: Instagram Official
Gomez shared her first photos with Blanco on her Instagram, including one of the couple posing with a group of friends and another of the producer embracing her with a romantic kiss.
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December 21, 2023: Gomez shares relationship essentials
Her cover story comes just days after the “Calm Down” singer confirmed her romance with Blanco Vogue Mexico and Latin America It’s online. In the interview, she revealed that she prioritizes building a “special connection” with her partner, “allowing for self-respect and making space for other people’s feelings.”
“Honestly, I have to start being attracted to the right people because it’s both,” she added at the time. “It’s hard to find someone who listens to you and cares about you, but I know when it happens, it’s going to be great and you want it to be healthy.”
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December 28, 2023: Forgotten Fantasy Date
Just a few days after Christmas, Only murders in the building The star posted photos of her date with Blanco at “Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy,” an amusement park-inspired art exhibit in Los Angeles. In addition to a cute selfie of the couple in front of the multi-mirror structure, Gomez also shared a photo of Blanco admiring the same pink structure (see below).
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December 31, 2023: Ringing in the New Year
Gomez and Blanco are ringing in 2024 together, inspired by a photo of the couple the “Lose You to Love Me” singer shared on Instagram Stories over New Year’s weekend. In the photo, the producer sweetly puts his arms around Gomez and appears to be kissing her while she holds his arm and rests her head against him.
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January 3, 2024: Courtside date
Gomez and Blanco kicked off the new year with their first public outing together, attending a Los Angeles Lakers home game and embracing on the sidelines.
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January 7, 2024: Golden Globes kiss
Shortly after the 2024 Golden Globes, Gomez shared a photo on her Instagram Story of herself kissing Blanco in a backstage storage room filled with boxes. In the photo, the singer and actress is still wearing a crimson Giorgio Armani gown, while the pop music engineer is wearing a blazer and gold necklace.
Even though Gomez lost the award for Best Television Performance by an Actress in a Musical or Comedy, she definitely felt like a winner that night. “I win,” she sweetly captioned a photo of her and Blanco.
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January 15, 2024: Emmy Awards Date
Gomez takes Blanco to the 2024 Emmy Awards, where she performs alongside co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin Only murders in the building Nominated for Best Comedy Series. (The award ultimately went to FX’s hit BearIn one clip from the night, producers blew a kiss to Gomez before parting ways with the actress so she could walk the red carpet alone.
Later, Blanco and the “Love On” singer took seats next to Short and Martin at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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February 14, 2024: Valentine’s Day
Gomez shared a selfie of her and Blanco flashing a peace sign to the camera on Instagram Stories in honor of Valentine’s Day. “I love you,” she captioned the post, simple but powerful.
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February 22, 2024: Gomez says Blanco is her safe place
In an interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe, Gomez talked about the sense of security Blanco gave her.
“Without going into too much detail, I think it’s important to meet someone who respects you,” she told the radio host. “I think it’s really nice to be able to rely on someone who understands the world I live in.”
“I have to say, overall, it’s the one I feel the safest and it’s really cute,” she added. “I just grew through it, so it’s awesome.”
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April 25, 2024: Blanco tells their love story
during an interview wall street journalBlanco revealed that he first realized he had feelings for Gomez when the two were recording together. “I was the last to know,” he pointed out. “It’s crazy, your partner could have been sitting there, right in front of your eyes, and you didn’t even notice, and then you get inability That’s the moment you say, ‘Wait, I’m in love.
The producer also told the publication that he and the singer share a passion for cooking and often work together in the kitchen. One time, they collaborated on a steakhouse dinner for the family, and Gomez’s corn casserole and his own honey-butter cornbread stole the show.
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May 14, 2024: Blanco is ready for the kids
during an interview the howard stern showBlanco has been vocal about his long-term plans with Gomez to have a baby, hinting that he wants one sooner rather than later. “That’s my next goal, to check that box,” the hitmaker said of becoming a father. “That’s always something I talk about every day.”
As for the proposal, Blanco said of Gomez: “I’m taking everything one day at a time, and I just know that when I look at her, I just say, ‘I don’t know there’s a better world than this.’ “That’s what I always say to her.
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May 29, 2024: Gomez wants kids too
Gomez said in May Time 100 The cover story says she’s also jumped on the parenthood train. Regarding Blanco’s remarks on Stern’s show, she joked, “He can’t lie to save his life…If someone asks him a question, he’ll answer it.”
The star went on to reveal that even if she hadn’t started dating Blanco, she would have had the baby on her own. “I’ve been alone for five years and I’m used to it,” she told the publication. “I probably tortured myself in my own head about being alone for about two years and then I just accepted it. Then I came up with my plan to adopt at 35 if I didn’t meet anyone. child.
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July 12, 2024: Who Says “I Love You” First?
In an adorable TikTok, Gomez and Blanco revealed details about their respective roles in the relationship, including who said “I love you” first. (Spoiler: It’s Gomez.)
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July 22, 2024: Gomez’s 32nd birthday
On her 32nd birthday, Gomez celebrated at the beach with Blanco and some friends, showing off her letter “B” charm necklace on social media. Additionally, the producer penned a sentimental post recalling one of their first collaborations with Tainy and J Balvin: “I Can’t Get Enough,” in which he dressed up as a white teddy bear.
“I used to play a teddy bear in your music video and now I play a teddy bear in real life…Happy birthday bb! I love you!” he wrote. Later that day, Gomer Si posted a photo of him kissing her forehead on her Story and wrote: “The love of my life. “
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September 9, 2024: Gomez opens up about having kids
on her vanity fair In the cover story, published on September 9, Gomez gushed about her boyfriend and her excitement about one day starting a family, while revealing that she won’t be able to get pregnant due to health issues. “I never said this,” she told the publication. “But unfortunately I can’t take care of my own child. I have a lot of health issues that would put my life and my child’s life at risk. It’s something I’ve had to grieve for a while.
“I have never been loved like this,” she added of Blanco, noting that she would be open to starting a family of her own through surrogacy or adoption. “He was just a light. A complete light in my life. He was my best friend. I loved telling him everything.
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December 11, 2024: Engaged!
Open the champagne! Gomez announced in an Instagram post that she and her producer boyfriend are engaged. “Forever from now on…” she captioned the carousel of photos of herself, which began with a close-up of her ring. Blanco commented on the post, “Hey wait…that’s my wife.”