Love is in the air for Selena Marie Gomez and Benjamin Joseph Levin, aka Benny Blanco, as the couple counts down the days until they walk down the aisle. The singer-actress is reportedly set to marry the music producer this September in an intimate California wedding. Fans of Selena are already celebrating the relationship, saying the pop star is finally receiving the happiness she deserves. Meanwhile, Benny has earned the ultimate ‘green flag’ status for his love and unwavering support for the singer.
The duo, lovingly called ‘Belena’, are just months away from tying the knot, but their love story began nearly a decade ago with music. Before they made their relationship Instagram official in 2023, the duo shared a quiet, creative connection. What began as professional collaboration gradually turned into a meaningful friendship, eventually blooming into love.
With a fairytale wedding on the horizon, let’s take a look at Selena and Benny’s friends-to-lovers story that started with a music album, in a studio, ten years ago.
2015: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco collaborated on a music album
If reports are to be believed, Selena and Benny’s love story dates back to October 2015, when Benny Blanco produced two songs for Selena’s Revival album: Kill ‘Em with Kindness and Same Old Love. Back then, their connection was strictly professional, and both these songs turned out to be iconic chartbusters.
Fast forward to March 2019, they reunited for another collaborative track, I Can’t Get Enough, with Tainy and J Balvin. Those who have watched the music video will remember the large teddy bear that accompanied Selena, who was in pink pyjamas. The man in the bear suit was none other than Benny Blanco!
2023: Selena and Benny confirm their relationship
Over time, Selena and Benny’s professional collaborations grew into a close friendship, which eventually blossomed into love. The singer-actor had been discreet about her relationship status for a long time, and it was not until 2023 when rumours started surfacing around her possible romance with the music producer.
In August 2023, Blanco had worked on producing Selena’s solo track, Single Soon. The very next month, the singer-composer was seen supporting Selena in her Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health, held in Los Angeles. Though they were photographed separately, eagle-eyed fans started speculating that there could be more to them than met the eye.
In the weeks that followed, fan pages and groups went berserk with speculations of their relationship. Not long after this, during a fan interaction on Instagram on December 7, 2025, Selena confirmed the buzz herself that she and Benny were, in fact, together. The singer replied to a fan, saying:
“He is my absolute everything in my heart.”
Just a week later, Selena dropped a bomb on her Instagram feed when the Single Soon singer posted a PDA-heavy photo dump, including a steamy black-and-white makeout shot with Blanco, leaving fans elated. And since then, the couple has never missed a chance to flaunt their love for each other both on and off camera.
January 2024: Selena and Benny make their first-ever public appearance as a couple
After their official confirmation, Selena and Benny, lovingly called ‘Belena’, made their public debut together in January 2024, when they attended an NBA game. The duo also shared affectionate moments at the Golden Globes and Emmys. Selena continued to shower Benny with love, posting heartwarming and sometimes goofy photos of them together. In an interview with Zane Lowe, Selena called him the ‘safest’ partner she’d ever had.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Selena had blushed, and her eyes sparkled when she talked about the love of her life and their slow-burn romance. Speaking about their relationship, the Kill ‘Em With Kindness singer revealed:
“I’ve never been loved this way. He’s just been a light. A complete light in my life. He’s my best friend. I love telling him everything.”
When Benny Blanco popped the question
A year after making their relationship official, on December 11, 2024, Selena dropped the most exciting announcement: that she and Benny were engaged. The music composer popped the question to the pop sensation in the most relatable and heartwarming manner. The duo were in an intimate Taco Bell picnic when Benny sat down on one knee, vowing to love and cherish her for the rest of their lives.
Shortly after, Selena shared the big news on her Instagram with photos of her engagement ring and an adorable snap of her and Benny hugging. Her engagement ring featured a massive marquise diamond set on an eternity band. Sharing the big news, Selena simply wrote, “Forever begins now…” Her fiancé, Benny, cheekily wrote in the comment, “Hey, wait… that’s my wife!”
Wedding bells are near for ‘Belena’: What we know so far
Fast forward to May 2025, during a lie detector test by Vanity Fair, British pop singer Ed Sheeran revealed that he and his wife had already RSVP’d to an invite to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding, confirming that the D-day was near.
According to the Daily Mail, Selena and Benny will exchange vows at a California wedding in September 2025, in a two-day ceremony in Montecito. It will reportedly be an intimate ceremony, attended by family and close friends, including A-listers like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
When Selena first met Benny, she was a broken woman piecing her life back together after heartbreak. In her pain, the universe gifted her a grounding presence, someone who saw her light in the darkest moments. As ‘Belena’ embarks on forever, their slow-burn romance proves that sometimes, all it takes is a second chance, and love often finds you when you least expect it!
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