In a post on celebrity fan account PopFaction's Instagram, Selena Gomez confirmed that she is in a relationship with Benny Blanco. She defended their relationship against users who criticized her for dating him. Gomez later shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her and Blanco together.
Before 2019
Benny Blanco became friends with Gomez's ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber in 2009, and he has worked with a variety of artists that Gomez knows, including her other ex-boyfriend The Weeknd and her friend Camila Cabello. He produced songs for Gomez in the past, such as "Same Old Love" and "Kill 'Em With Kindness" in 2015, and the collaboration "Trust Nobody" with Cashmere Cat in 2017.
March 2019
Gomez and Blanco released their collaboration song "I Can't Get Enough," featuring J Balvin and Tainy. Blanco wore a teddy bear costume in the music video and danced with Gomez.
October 2020
Fans speculated that Blanco threw shade at Gomez during an interview where he talked about "cookie-cutter pop artists" with makeup lines. Gomez had recently launched her own makeup line, Rare Beauty. Blanco mentioned that Justin Bieber is not a typical pop artist and praised his authenticity.
July 2023
Gomez posted on TikTok about being single while Blanco attended her 31st birthday party. He appeared in a photo from the party that Gomez shared on Instagram. Gomez confirmed on Dec. 7, 2023, that they had been dating privately for six months.
August 2023
Gomez released her song "Single Soon," which Blanco produced. She also shared the traits she is looking for in a partner, emphasizing the importance of kindness, making her laugh, and being good to her family and people around them.
October 2023
Blanco supported Gomez and attended Rare Beauty's first Rare Impact Fund Benefit.
November 2023
A source confirmed that Gomez is casually dating and focusing on herself. Her friends and family support her and want her to be happy.
December 2023
Gomez hinted at having a crush in her Selena + Chef holiday special. She left a winky face emoji on a fan account's post discussing her crush. Gomez liked Instagram posts and comments about her being in a relationship with Blanco and defended him against criticism. She praised Blanco for treating her well and stated that she knows what's best for her and won't be with anyone who disrespects her.
