Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco: From Secret Dates to Engaged

A surprising love story unfolded between singer Selena Gomez and record producer Benny Blanco. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram late Wednesday, with a picture showing Gomez's new marquis-cut diamond ring at a Taco Bell picnic. The caption read, "Forever begins now. " Fans and celebrities rushed to congratulate the pair, with the post quickly racking up millions of likes. Gomez and Blanco started dating in mid-2023, and the relationship has been a happy one. Blanco revealed that Gomez was the one who asked him out, so smoothly that he didn't realize it was a date at first. The couple has been open about their happiness, with Gomez mentioning on social media that she's "the happiest I've ever been. " Blanco confirmed the engagement in a comment, writing, "hey wait. . . that's my wife. " Despite some initial online skepticism about their relationship, the couple seems to be thriving.