TEXAS, USA — North Texas native actress and singer Selena Gomez announced on her Instagram page late Wednesday night that she and her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, got engaged.
“Forever begins now,” Gomez, 32, wrote in a caption to four images, including one of a her wearing a rather large Marquise-cut diamond.
The second photo in the gallery is Gomez admiring her ring while sitting on a blanketed picnic set-up with some Taco Bell and champagne in an ice bucket. The final photo in the gallery is the newly-engaged couple embraced back at home with Blanco giving Gomez a smooch on the head.
Adorable!
The couple went public with their relationship in December 2023.
Selena Gomez's background and rise to stardom begins in North Texas
Gomez, who was born in Grand Prairie, began her acting career in the North Texas-based children's show, Barney & Friends, but her role on Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place propelled Gomez to stardom. Gomez also embarked on a singing career and been nominated for two Grammys. Her acting career has seen her earn seven Emmy nominations, four Golden Globe nominations and three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.
Gomez has one of the most robust social media followings in the world – 423 million Instagram followers, fourth-most on the entire platform behind Instagram, itself, and Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Who is Benny Blanco?
Blanco, 36, is a music producer and songwriter. He's worked with numerous musicians in his career, including but not limited to, Ed Sheeran, Eminem, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and yes, Selena Gomez.
Reaction to Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco engagement
Numerous high-profile celebrities flooded the comments on Gomez's post, congratulating her on her engagement, including her friends Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, and Taylor Swift.
"yes I will be the flower girl," Swift commented.
“HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!” said Aniston.
“SELENAAAAA,” Gwyneth Paltrow added.
Other stars who congratulated the happy couple by “liking” Gomez’s post included Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Simpson, Hilary Duff, John Legend, Jennifer Garner, Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, Ryan Seacrest and Paris Hilton.
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