A Timeline of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Relationship

Since officially revealing their relationship in 2023, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have been unable to contain their excitement about their bond, which began as a friendship.

Their journey started with a mutual passion for music. Blanco, a producer, has partnered with Gomez since 2015 on some of her biggest hits, including “Kill Em with Kindness,” “Same Old Love,” and “I Can’t Get Enough.”

It wasn’t long before Gomez and Blanco realized that their relationship went beyond professional collaboration. After working together again on her August 2023 single “Single Soon,” they made their romance Instagram official.

In December 2023, the singer and actress posted a series of photos on Instagram, including one capturing a kiss with Blanco and another showcasing their warm embrace.

“New York, my favorite moments with you this week,” she playfully wrote in the caption.

Later that month, Gomez shared her engagement to Blanco by posting pictures of herself flaunting her stunning diamond ring on Instagram.

Curious about how their friendship blossomed into romance and when they first crossed paths? Continue reading for a detailed timeline of Gomez’s relationship with her newfound love.

October 2015: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Collaborate

In 2015, Gomez released her second studio album, “Revival,” with Blanco credited as a producer for multiple tracks, including “Kill Em with Kindness” and “Same Old Love.”

February 2019: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Join Forces on ‘I Can’t Get Enough’

In 2019, Gomez and Blanco reunited in the studio to create “I Can’t Get Enough,” featuring Tainy and J Balvin.

The music video showcased the artists dancing around on an oversized bed.

August 2023: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Team Up for ‘Single Soon’

In August 2023, Gomez released “Single Soon,” celebrating the liberating feeling of emerging from a relationship.

While promoting the track on Instagram, she mentioned that the upbeat song had been written “a while back” and was “perfect for the end of summer.”

Blanco also contributed as a producer for this track.

December 2023: Selena Gomez Confirms Her Relationship with Benny Blanco

In December 2023, Gomez made it clear she was dating Blanco by liking and responding to a post discussing her relationship.

The Instagram account Popfactions noted, “#SelenaGomez seemingly confirms that she is in a relationship.”

Shortly after, Gomez commented succinctly: “Facts.”

Fans erupted with excitement when Gomez liked another post from Popfactions, which suggested rumors of her dating Blanco.

While speculation around their romance grew, Gomez shared a black-and-white photo on her Instagram story, cuddling with a man in a zebra print shirt, which many fans believed to be Blanco.

December 2023: Selena Gomez Shares a Photo of Herself Kissing Benny Blanco

In December 2023, Gomez went Instagram official with Blanco, sharing an adorable photo of them kissing.

In the post, Gomez highlighted some of her “favorite moments” from a trip to New York, including a photo of her at a soirée with friend Taylor Swift and another of her and Blanco at what seemed to be a dinner gathering.

In this image, Blanco held Gomez closely while she beamed at the camera.

December 2023: Selena Gomez Discusses Her Love Life

During a December 2023 interview with Vogue México y Latinoamérica, Gomez opened up about her romantic life and shared what she seeks in a partner.

“Honestly, I need to attract the right kind of people because I’ve had a mix,” she stated. “It’s tough to find someone who genuinely listens and cares, but I believe that when it happens, it will be amazing and healthy.”

Moreover, she expressed her aspiration to become a mother someday, saying it’s an essential part of her life’s mission.

January 2024: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Enjoy a Lakers Game Together

On Jan. 3, Gomez and Blanco were spotted courtside at a Lakers game. While the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Miami Heat, the pair were seen cozied up next to each other.

At one point, Gomez rested her head on Blanco’s shoulder, while he was later photographed kissing her hand and placing his hand on her knee.

January 2024: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Share a Kiss at the Golden Globe Awards

On Jan. 7, Gomez posted a picture on her Instagram story of her and Blanco sharing a kiss, coinciding with her attendance at the Golden Globes. Dressed in a stunning red dress for the event, Gomez was seen leaning in to kiss Blanco.

“I won,” she captioned the image.

Gomez’s remark hinted at her loss in the category for best performance by a female actor in a television series (musical or comedy), where she was nominated for “Only Murders in the Building,” but lost to Ayo Edebiri for her role in “The Bear.”

January 2024: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Throw a Surprise PJ Party for Nicola Peltz Beckham

In an Instagram post from Jan. 13, Nicola Peltz Beckham revealed delightful images from a pajama party hosted by the couple.

The group donned matching pajama sets, and Beckham expressed her gratitude for the surprise birthday celebration, mentioning they played games and she felt “so loved.”

“I love you all so much,” she said. “And thank you Benny for the delicious food and for you and Sel hosting.”

February 2024: The Couple’s Cute Moments

On Feb. 6, Gomez and Blanco each took to their Instagram stories to share glimpses of their life as a couple.

Blanco shared a picture of Gomez shying away from the camera while he held an autographed childhood photo of her.

In her own story, Gomez showed them sitting in a vehicle, with her fuzzy socks resting on him.

In a carousel of images she posted on Feb. 12, Gomez provided behind-the-scenes glimpses into her life with Blanco.

“My best friend,” she captioned the post.

The photos depicted the couple cooking together and enjoying a party, with the final shot showing them having a sweet moment while a friend hilarious yelled into a Golden Globe statue like a microphone.

Feb. 23, 2024: Selena Gomez Shares a Funny Emmy Story about Benny Blanco

During a Feb. 23 appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Gomez recounted an “awkward” encounter at the 2023 Emmys that involved Blanco.

“This is a bit embarrassing. I have this odd routine where I fall asleep to the same show each night,” she shared. “It’s usually ‘Friends’ or something cozy. Lately, it’s been ‘How I Met Your Mother.’ So, I drift off every night watching that.”

Gomez described the awkward moment when she met Jason Segel at the awards show; she noticed him waving at her and when she waved back, she realized he was directing his attention to someone behind her.

“He felt awkward and decided to come over,” she continued.

However, once they were engaged in conversation, Gomez said Blanco chimed in, telling Segel, “Oh, she falls asleep to you every night.”

“I thought, ‘That’s kind of strange!’” Gomez said, laughing. “But it’s true!”

March 8, 2024: Selena Gomez Celebrates Benny Blanco’s Birthday

On March 8, Gomez honored Blanco’s birthday by sharing sweet photos and videos of them together on Instagram.

Gomez posted a snap of her kissing Blanco and a video of them stealing kisses in the dark.

Her caption read, “Happy birthday, baby! Your resilience, positivity, remarkable talent (which always amazes me), unmatched sense of humor, and kind heart leave me in awe. I love you @itsbennyblanco.”

Blanco responded with a stream of emojis, including a tearful smiley face.

April 25, 2024: Benny Blanco Reflects on Falling in Love with Selena Gomez

Blanco shared insights about his romance with Gomez in an April 25 interview with The Wall Street Journal.

He admitted he took some time to realize his feelings for Gomez while they were recording together.

“I was the last to figure it out,” he revealed. “It’s wild how you can have your partner right in front of you, and it takes a ‘Clueless’ moment for it to hit you — like, ‘Oh, I’m in love.’”

April 30, 2024: Selena Gomez Attends Benny Blanco’s Cookbook Launch

Blanco celebrated the release of his new book, “Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends,” where he shares his favorite dinner party recipes.

To commemorate the occasion, he hosted a party complete with a cake shaped like the book.

Gomez took to Instagram to share snaps from the book launch. One photo showed her playfully kissing his life-size cake, while in another, she posed with Blanco embracing her from behind.

“So proud of @itsbennyblanco — Open Wide is now available!!” she wrote in the post.

May 1, 2024: Benny Blanco Talks about Cooking for Selena Gomez

While discussing his new cookbook, “Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends,” on TODAY With Hoda & Jenna, Blanco reminisced about preparing a “perfect” steak dinner for Gomez.

In jest, he suggested that aspiring partners should learn to cook as a way to win over potential lovers.

“Look at me, I owe my success to cooking! That’s the ultimate first date — whip up some delicious food! How could anyone resist if you serve them a fantastic steak with potatoes and salad?” he said.

Blanco further expressed his gratitude for having Gomez at his book party, reflecting on the joy of having a supportive girlfriend by his side.

“Every day I wake up and think, ‘How did I get so lucky?’ Until someone explains it to me, ‘Woohoo!’” he laughed.

May 2, 2024: Selena Gomez Praises Benny Blanco in a TODAY Interview

In an interview with TODAY’s Hoda Kotb, during Rare Beauty’s Mental Health Summit, Gomez couldn’t help but rave about Blanco when Kotb recounted meeting him.

“I had the pleasure of meeting this really charming, wonderful guy,” Kotb said before Gomez giggled with joy, “His name is Benny Blanco.”

“When you said, ‘You are the sum total of the five people you surround yourself with, so choose wisely’ — you’re picking wisely,” Kotb added. “I sensed that immediately.”

“It feels amazing. He’s an incredible person,” Gomez replied, still giggling.

May 29, 2024: Selena Gomez Reveals She Considered Adopting Before Benny Blanco

In a Time interview, Gomez disclosed that after spending years single, she planned to start a family before she began dating Blanco.

“I was single for five years and became quite comfortable with it. Many people fear solitude, but I probably tormented myself mentally for two years. Eventually, I accepted my situation,” she explained. “I had decided to adopt at 35 if I hadn’t found anyone by then.”

She mentioned asking Blanco for potential matches. When he introduced her to a friend at a party, Gomez realized her interest was actually in Blanco.

“It tends to happen unexpectedly,” she shared.

July 12, 2024: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Join a Trending TikTok Challenge

In a TikTok video posted on July 12, Gomez and Blanco participated in a trending couples challenge, which involved reacting to prompts like “Who’s most likely to?” (The answer was: Blanco).

In the brief clip, the couple reacted to various prompts, occasionally disagreeing — both chose themselves for “Who’s most likely to fall asleep during a movie?” — and agreed on others.

When asked, “Who said I love you first?” Gomez confidently pointed to herself and mouthed “me” at the camera.

Blanco, on the other hand, hugged her side and kissed her arm.

Nov. 20, 2024: Selena Gomez Declares Her Relationship with Benny Blanco is the ‘Safest’

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gomez discussed her past relationships compared to her current one with Blanco. She noted, “I feel this is the safest I’ve ever felt in a relationship, and I envision a future with this person.”

She added, “When you share a little about your relationship, people aren’t as eager to pry into your life. They might speculate, but if you’re open about it, it feels like, ‘Oh, look, there’s you having dinner at Sushi Park.’

Gomez clarified that while she shares some details publicly, much of her relationship with Blanco remains private.

“There’s a lot about my relationship that stays just mine,” she revealed.

Dec. 11, 2024: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Get Engaged

On Dec. 11, Gomez excitedly announced her engagement to Blanco by sharing photos featuring her new engagement ring on Instagram. In the images, she included a lovely moment with Blanco as he kissed her.

Gomez’s caption read, “Forever starts now..”

Blanco jokingly commented, “Hey wait… that’s my wife,” followed by Gomez’s best friend Taylor Swift saying, “Yes, I’ll be the flower girl.”