Fans have plenty of reasons to want to watch Selena Gomez i find love The singer-actress has opened up about her past struggles with heartbreak and her relationship with Justin Bieberas well as their painful final separation in 2018, received a lot of publicity.
But while 2023 brought several dating rumors involving Gomez – including Zayn Malik and The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart – they all came to nothing, with the Rare Beauty founder repeatedly confirming her single status with funny social media posts media. That is, until Benny Blanco came along.
The pop producer, who was previously linked to model Elsie Hewitt, turned out to be the real deal for Gomez. He started out as one of the 'Lose You to Love Me' singer's collaborators, having also designed songs for artists such as Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Halsey, Kesha, Britney Spears and, ironically, Bieber. The unlikely couple began privately dating in mid-2023, keeping their relationship out of the public eye for several months before going public.
Since then, the two stars haven't been shy about sharing sweet photos of each other on social media, as well as showing off their love through custom accessories. And apart from pop music, the pair also share a love of cooking. Gomez is the host of Max's Selena + Chef series, while Blanco plans to publish his own cookbook, Broadlyin April 2024.
Watch a timeline of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's relationship below:
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February 28, 2019: “I Can't Get Enough”
Years before they became an item, Gomez and Blanco collaborated on the producer's song “I Can't Get Enough,” which also featured J Balvin and Tainy. In March 2019, the quartet released a music video for the track, complete with erotic shots of Spring Breakers actor interacting with Blanco in a teddy bear suit.
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June 8, 2023: Gomez says she's single
While it may have just been a cheeky teaser for her then-unreleased song “Single Soon,” Gomez posted a hilarious TikTok announcing her solo status to a group of soccer players. “I'm free! I'm just a little high maintenance,” she shouts in the clip.
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August 25, 2023: “Single Soon”
“Single Soon,” Gomez's first and only release of 2023, arrived in August and was co-produced by Blanco and Cashmere Cat. Gomez would later reveal in December that she had been dating Blanco for about six months, meaning they were likely already dating when the song was released.
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October 4, 2023: Rare Impact Fund
In October 2023, Gomez hosted the inaugural Rare Impact Grant, which supported youth mental health. And guess who was on the guest list? A Benny Blanco. And even though they hadn't yet made their relationship public at the time, the pair were already an item at this point.
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December 7, 2023: Gomez confirms she is dating Blanco
Following rumors of the pair's romance, Gomez confirmed her relationship with Blanco in a series of comments to fans on Instagram. “It's the absolute everything in my heart,” she commented in a since-deleted Instagram post from a fan account, before responding to other commenters. “I do not understand. If you really care about me. This is my happiest. If you don't, say whatever you want. But I will never let your words guide my life. Always. I am done. If you can't accept me at my happiest, don't be in [my] life at all.”
She also said at the time that she and the producer had already been dating for half a year by then, telling a fan: “It's been 6 months bb.”
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December 7, 2023: Gomez's 'B' Bling
Gomez followed up her comments about her relationship with a few photos of Blanco on her Instagram Story, as well as a snap of a ring with the letter “B” on it — possibly a tribute to her new beau's initials.
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December 15, 2023: Official Instagram
Gomez shared her first photos with Blanco on her Instagram feed, including one of the pair posing with a group of friends and one from the producer who wraps her in one romantic kiss.
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December 21, 2023: Gomez's stock relationship essentials
Days after the “Calm Down” singer confirmed her romance with Blanco, her cover of Vogue México and Latinoamérica went live. In the interview, she revealed that she prioritizes a “special relationship” with a partner that “allows for self-respect and holds space for other people's feelings.”
“Honestly, I need to start being attracted to the right kinds of people, because it's a little bit of both,” she added at the time. “It's very hard to find someone who can listen and care about you, but I know when it happens it's going to be great and you're going to want it to be healthy.”
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December 28, 2023: Forgotten fantasy date
Just a few days after Christmas, the Only murders in the building The star posted snaps from her date with Blanco at what appeared to be Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy, an art exhibit inspired by the amusement park in Los Angeles. In addition to the selfie of a couple cuddling in front of a multi-mirrored structure, Gomez shared a photo of Blanco admiring the same pink-hued structure (see below).
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December 31, 2023: Ringing in the New Year
Gomez and Blanco rang in 2024 together, based on a photo of the pair the “Lose You to Love Me” singer shared on her Instagram Story over New Year's weekend. In the snap, the producer sweetly wraps his arms around Gomez and appears to kiss her, while she holds his hand and leans her head into his.
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January 3, 2024: Court Date
Gomez and Blanco kicked off the new year by making their first public outing together, watching a Los Angeles Lakers home game and hugging courtside.
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January 7, 2024: Smooch Golden Globes
Shortly after the 2024 Golden Globes concluded, Gomez shared a photo on her Instagram Story of herself cuddling Blanco in what appeared to be a backstage warehouse filled with boxes. The singer-actress was still wearing her crimson Giorgio Armani gown, while the pop engineer wore a jacket and gold necklaces.
And even though Gomez lost out for Best Television Performance by an Actress in a Musical or Comedy, she definitely walked away feeling like a winner that night. “I won,” she sweetly captioned her photo with Blanco.
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