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Selena Gomez and super-producer Benny Blanco are a classic example of the timeless “friends to lovers” tale. The couple, who had been friends and musical collaborators for years before falling for each other, took their relationship public in late 2023 and since then have shared some seriously cute pics of one another — and lots and lots of PDA. Gomez has even publicly called Blanco “the best thing that's ever happened to me."
Prior to their relationship, Gomez had been pretty blunt about her single status, repeatedly joking about it on TikTok. However, the song “Single Soon” may have been a misnomer, as it appears she and Blanco were already dating by the time the single dropped in summer 2023. It certainly seems like Gomez is head over heels, as she called the producer “better than anyone I've ever been with.”
Below, get the full scoop on Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's complete relationship timeline.
March 8, 2024: Selena Gomez shares sweet tribute to Benny Blanco for his 36th birthday
Selena Gomez professed her love for boyfriend Benny Blanco on main to celebrate his birthday. In honor of Blanco's 36th birthday, Gomez took to Instagram to post a carousel of pictures of the two spending time together, complete with what we believe is her first public “I love you.”
The first image in Gomez's birthday tribute showed the couple in a windy beach setting, with Blanco kissing the back of the singer's head. The next photo was a snapshot of the two lounging together on the sofa, while the third one was a B&W video of the two visibly (and audibly) sharing a kiss. Other slides included multiple kiss pics — cheek, lips, and tongue — as well as videos from their time at Disneyland.
“Happy birthday baby! Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me,” Gomez wrote in her caption, signing off with an “I love you.” You can see the post below:
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January 11, 2024: A source says #Selenny could be a “long-lasting relationship.”
Selenny's friends and family are reportedly over the moon for the pair. A source told ET in mid-January that “Selena feels very at home and at ease with Benny.” The source also shared that the couple's friends and family are “all supportive and happy to see what they think could be an amazing and long-lasting relationship between the two of them."
"Benny finds Selena to be brilliant beyond belief," the source continued. “He thinks she is extremely talented, genuine, sweet, and intelligent. He respects everything that she stands for and admires her ability to speak her personal truths and share what she’s gone through with the world… Selena appreciates Benny’s intellect, overall passion in life, his art, dedication, and values. He’s very respectful and meshes well with everyone in her inner circle.”
January 8, 2024: Gomez and Blanco kiss at the Golden Globes.
Gomez just can't get enough of her boyfriend. After the awards ceremony on January 8, she shared a pic of herself in her red Armani gown kissing Blanco. The two didn't walk the carpet together and we're not 100% sure if she took him as her date, as he doesn't pop up in any of the video footage from the evening (IYKYK), but it looks like they linked up at some point. “I won,” she captioned the photo.
January 3, 2024: Gomez and Blanco show some PDA at a Lakers game.
In Hollywood, a celebrity couple isn't really a couple until they make their debut at an NBA game — we don't make the rules. But Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have hit that time-honored milestone, sharing some extra public PDA courtside.
As noted by ET, the Rare Beauty founder and her producer boyfriend attended the Los Angeles Lakers versus Miami Heat game in L.A. on January 3, and were spotted laughing, holding hands, and cuddling throughout the event. They even appeared on the Jumbotron at one point, which made Gomez laugh. She looked cozy in a black and white jacket, black pants, and silver boots, while Blanco opted for an all-white 'fit with a pink and orange floral jacket. (Scroll the gallery above to see more pics of #Selenny.)
December 15: Gomez feels “safe and secure” with Blanco.
Given that Gomez is one of the biggest stars in the world and one of the most-followed people on Instagram, it was a pretty big deal for her to drop the news of her relationship with Blanco. According to an anonymous source, she did so because she feels assured with the producer.
"She feels so safe and secure with him, so she felt like it was a good time to share how happy she is with her fans," the source told ET. “Benny is a great communicator, is honest and open with Selena, and listens to her. He's respectful, isn't a player, and not in it for the attention or fame. He doesn't care about any of that and Selena sees that and really trusts him.” (Obviously, as this is from a nameless source, take it at face value.)
December 14: Gomez shares a pic of Blanco on her Instagram grid.
It's not official until you're on the grid! Gomez shared a photo dump of snapshots from a New York trip in December, which Blanco pops up in throughout, ending with a black and white shot of herself and the producer kissing. (Scroll all the way to the final slide to see it.)
Since then, Gomez and Blanco have both posted lots of candid pics and videos of each other on their Instagram Stories. On December 31, Gomez shared a sweet shot of Blanco hugging her from behind and kissing her hair. On January 3, Blanco posted a few adorable pics of his girlfriend smiling and laughing and absolutely glowing.
December 8, 2023: Gomez confirms she and Blanco are in a relationship.
In early December, Gomez confirmed that the two were dating and had been for about six months, going on an Instagram comment spree and calling Blanco “my absolute everything in my heart," “the best thing that's ever happened to me. The end," and “better than anyone I've ever been with."
She also replied to a fan's comment, saying, “If you actually care about me. [sic] This is my happiest. If you don't feel free to say whatever you want. But I will never allow your words to guide my life. Ever. I'm done. If you can't accept me at my happiest then don't be in y [sic] life at all.” Gomez was also spotted wearing a diamond “B” ring shortly after the announcement.
2019: Gomez and Blanco release a song and music video.
Before they collaborated romantically, the musician and producer collaborated on a song and accompanying video. The video for “I Can't Get Enough" featured Gomez with cameos from J Balvin, Tainy and Blanco in a teddy bear costume. Blanco also worked on Gomez's fan favorite album Revival and co-produced her 2023 song “Single Soon.”
