Selena Gomez ENGAGED! Fans Stunned by Surprise Announcement

Hold on to your hats, folks! Selena Gomez just shocked fans by revealing that she is engaged to her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, after a year and a half of dating. The news has sent the internet into a frenzy, with fans celebrating this exciting new chapter for the beloved singer and actress.

Instagram Announcement & Diamond Ring

The 32-year-old singer broke the news on Instagram, sharing the first photos of her massive diamond engagement ring with her 422 million followers. “forever begins now..” the “Who Says” singer captioned the post. She also included a picture of her showing off the ring to the camera while Blanco, 36, wrapped his arm around her and kissed her head. The engagement photos captured a moment of pure joy and excitement, with Selena proudly showcasing her new bling.

Romantic Proposal Setting

Blanco, a renowned music producer, appears to have popped the question during a romantic nighttime picnic. The intimate setting suggests that the proposal was a heartfelt and personal affair, reflecting the depth of their relationship. The images of the happy couple have gone viral, with fans showering the post with congratulations.

Gomez received an outpouring of love from her A-list celebrity friends, including Cardi B, Jennifer Aniston, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Even Blanco himself left a cheeky comment calling Gomez his “wife.” “Hold on… that’s my wife,” the musician wrote, which garnered almost 150,000 likes. It’s clear that the couple has a strong support system of friends and well-wishers.

A Relationship that Started as Friendship

Gomez has been dating Blanco since June 2023, though she didn’t confirm the relationship until December of that year. At the time, she took to Instagram to share with fans that she had been secretly dating the singer for six months and that he was her “everything.” Their decision to keep the relationship private for a while allowed them to build a strong foundation away from the public eye.

Selena’s Dating History

Before Blanco, the “Wolves” singer had high-profile relationships with The Weeknd, Zedd, Nick Jonas, and Taylor Lautner, and had been linked to other stars, including Zayn Malik and Andrew Taggart of The Chainsmokers. She is also well-known for her on-again-off-again relationship with Justin Bieber, 30, which lasted for eight years before they split for good in 2018. He is now married to model Hailey Bieber, 28, and they recently welcomed a baby boy in August.

Before becoming romantically involved, Gomez and Blanco were friends for over a decade and even collaborated in the music industry. He produced three of the singer’s biggest hits, including 2021’s “I Can’t Get Enough” and 2015’s “Same Old Love.” This longstanding friendship seems to have provided a solid basis for their romance.

Benny Shares the Details

Last month, Blanco revealed that Gomez was the one who initiated the first move. “She asked me out. It’s crazy, it’s wild. She actually asked me… like we were just talking, and then she was like, ‘Do you want to go to dinner?’ And I went to dinner, and I didn’t know,” he explained on Kai Cenat’s Twitch channel. Blanco insisted he wasn’t “nervous” because he had already known Gomez both personally and professionally. “No [I wasn’t nervous], because I’ve been friends with her for years. We’ve been friends for like 10 plus, maybe 15 years,” he told Cenat.

Blanco revealed that he and Gomez went for drinks, but he didn’t immediately realize it was a date with the Rare Beauty founder. “I didn’t even realize we were dating. And she’s like, ‘I’m gonna wear something different for this date.’ And I was like, ‘Wait, what? We’re dating?’ I didn’t know. I didn’t know we were dating,” he explained. “She left early because she had to go film a video somewhere the next day, and then we hung out like two days later, and then I was like, ‘Yo, I think she likes me.’ And then I actually kissed her, and the rest is history.” He went on to call Gomez his “best friend”.

Selena on Her “Safe” Relationship

Last month, Gomez also opened up about her “future” with Blanco in an interview. The Emilia Perez star has had a string of high-profile relationships, from Disney Channel star Nick Jonas to her almost decade-long rollercoaster romance with Justin Bieber.

But she told the news outlet that Blanco was the one man she had ever felt “safest” with. She shared: “This is the safest relationship I’ve ever felt, and I see a future with this person.” The feeling of safety Blanco provides has made her more comfortable sharing pictures and videos of herself online for fans to see. “And when you do that a little, people don’t want to hunt you as much anymore,” Gomez noted.

Engagement Rumors Swirled in the Summer

The couple first sparked engagement rumors back in August when eagle-eyed fans noticed Gomez had posted a selfie on her Instagram Story where her left ring finger was obscured by a pink heart emoji. Adding fuel to the fire, gossip site DeuxMoi shared a “tip” that Gomez “got engaged over the weekend” while “hanging out with friends at a beach house they frequent” earlier that month. Blanco‘s recent comments about her initiating the first date adds another interesting layer to their timeline. Gomez seemingly shut down the rumors when she was spotted publicly just days later with no ring on her finger.

Public Discussion of Marriage

Prior to the engagement announcement on Wednesday, both Gomez and Blanco had publicly discussed the possibility of marriage. While appearing on The Howard Stern Show in May, Blanco said that he could see himself marrying the billionaire. He revealed this after Stern asked him if he wanted to share that he might propose to Gomez. He exclaimed: “When I look at her, I’m always just like, ‘I don’t know a world that could be better than this.’” Stern then predicted they would get married in the future, to which Blanco replied, “You and me both.”

Earlier in the same interview, Blanco also expressed his desire to have children with Gomez one day. “That’s my next goal [to check] on the box. I have a lot of God children, I have a lot of nephews. I love being around kids,” he told Stern. When asked about Blanco’s comments about marriage and children at the Time 100 event in May, Gomez said: “He can’t lie to save his life. If he is asked a question, he is going to answer it.”

With their engagement now public, fans are eagerly awaiting more news about the couple’s future together. From friends to lovers to now fiancés, Selena and Benny’s journey is certainly one that fans have been invested in. Their love story is a testament to their strong connection and fans are thrilled to see what happens next for this power couple!