Selena Gomez recently fueled speculation about her relationship status with her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, during the premiere of Only Murders in the Building season 4. The event, held on August 22 in Los Angeles, saw Gomez, 32, walking the red carpet solo, donning a dazzling black mini-dress that was complemented by various pieces of jewelry. Notably absent, however, was an engagement ring, which many fans had been eagerly searching for amid swirling rumors of an engagement.
The engagement rumors began earlier in the month when Gomez shared a mirror selfie on social media featuring her and Blanco, 36. In the photo, a heart emoji was strategically placed over her left ring finger, sparking speculation about whether the couple had taken their relationship to the next level. Despite the buzz, neither Gomez nor Blanco addressed the rumors directly at the time.
However, Blanco has previously hinted at the possibility of marriage during an interview on The Howard Stern Show in May. When host Howard Stern suggested that marriage might be in the couple’s future, Blanco agreed, responding, “You and me both.”
Gomez and Blanco officially confirmed their relationship in December 2023, revealing that they had been dating for six months. In a heartfelt Instagram comment, Gomez expressed her deep affection for Blanco, stating, “He is my absolute everything in my heart. He [has] been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. The end. … He’s still better than anyone I’ve been with. Facts.”
The couple’s relationship initially began as a friendship and professional collaboration, with Blanco working on some of Gomez’s music. Since going public with their romance, the pair have attended several high-profile events together, including the Golden Globes earlier this year. According to sources close to the couple, Gomez has been eager to introduce Blanco to the important people in her life.
“She’s proudly introducing him to everyone in her life,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in February. “They kept things low-key [at first], but Benny has passed every test with flying colors. The new year seemed like a perfect time to essentially shout [their love] from the rooftops, so that’s what Selena is doing.”
Another insider noted that Gomez’s friends and family have given their seal of approval to Blanco, highlighting the positive impact he has had on her life. “She loves how Benny treats her: he’s so kind and thoughtful. She’s never been with anyone like him. It’s been a very long time since friends saw Selena this happy. She’s positively glowing.”
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Gomez’s romantic history has been well-documented, with her on-and-off relationship with Justin Bieber making headlines for years. She has also been linked to DJ Zedd and The Weeknd. In recent years, however, Gomez has taken a more introspective approach to dating, focusing on self-love and personal growth.
In an interview with SiriusXM Hits 1 LA in August 2023, Gomez discussed her evolving standards in relationships, emphasizing the importance of kindness and a good sense of humor in a potential partner. “I think I have standards, and I think I live in a world right now where boys confuse standards with high maintenance,” she said. “You just gotta be nice and, like, please make me laugh and also just be good to my family and people around you.”
Gomez also reflected on her journey towards self-acceptance, stating, “I just want to be happy with who I am so that whenever that person comes into my life, I can just have them add on to me instead of being this insecure, you know, person that I normally used to be. It’s basically my way of saying it’s totally OK being on your own and it’s fun.”
As fans continue to speculate about the future of Gomez and Blanco’s relationship, the couple seems to be enjoying their time together, whether or not an engagement is on the horizon.
