Actress and singer Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to record producer Benny Blanco, sharing the news with her 423 million Instagram followers. Gomez posted a photo of a large engagement ring alongside the caption, "Forever begins now."
The couple confirmed their relationship last year after years of professional collaboration, including their songs I Can't Get Enough and Single Soon.
The engagement post drew a flood of congratulations from celebrities, including Taylor Swift, who commented, "Yes, I will be the flower girl." also offered their best wishes. Lily Collins, Shay Mitchell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Michaels, Suki Waterhouse and even celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsey offered their best wishes.
Blanco, known for working with artists like Rihanna, Calvin Harris, and Justin Bieber, affectionately commented on the post, "Hey wait... that's my wife." Gomez later shared an Instagram Story revealing her ring to loved ones during a video call, joyfully exclaiming, "Yes to this," as screams of excitement were heard on the other end.
Blanco has previously spoken about his admiration for Gomez. In an interview on The Drew Barrymore Show earlier this year, he described her as, "the best, most genuine person," and reflected on their relationship, saying, "Every day I wake up and think, ‘How did I get here?’ She’s one of the sweetest, most humble people I’ve ever met."
Gomez, who rose to fame as a child actress on Barney and Disney Channel, has since built a successful career in music, acting, and business. Known for hits like Come & Get It, she has also starred in the popular TV series Only Murders in the Building. Earlier this year, Gomez made it onto Bloomberg's billionaire celebrity list with an estimated $1.3 billion fortune, primarily from her Rare Beauty makeup brand.
The engagement news caps off an eventful year for Gomez, who on Monday received two Golden Globe nominations: one for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the operatic musical Emilia Pérez and another for Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical, or Comedy, for her performance in Only Murders in the Building.
Gomez was previously in high-profile relationships with Justin Bieber and The Weeknd but now looks forward to a new chapter with Blanco, with fans and friends alike celebrating the joyous announcement.