Selena Gomez is in a new relationship. While her fans have been nosy and less than supportive (she had to start defending her relationship with producer Benny Blanco only two hours after going official), the star doesn’t seem to plan to split anytime soon. Here’s a timeline of how the two got together and how they’re doing now.
Summer and Fall 2023
The couple started dating in June 2023, and in July, Benny was spotted at Selena’s 31st birthday party. In August Selena released her song “Single Soon” which Benny produced.
In the fall, Benny posted a funny note on his Instagram stories from his “gf” where she warms him not to hold her because of how bloated she is. While the sleeping girl in the background was out of focus, fans were convinced it was Selena.
November and Early December 2023
In November, Selena Gomez fan accounts began sleuthing, noticing that the pair were liking a lot of each other’s posts on Instagram, and feeling suspicious after she shared the release of Blanco’s cookbook to her stories.
In early December, an Instagram account shared a post saying that Selena seemingly confirmed her relationship with Benny, and Selena commented “Facts,” which made things super clear. Unfortunately, her fans weren’t thrilled.
Late December 2023 and January 2024
By the end of the year, Gomez and Blanco really started embracing PDA. Selena shared a kissing photo to her stories, and the couple went out in public together for the first time to a Lakers game in January.
January 8 saw Selena losing at the Golden Globes yet feeling like she was winning life thanks to Benny. While some fans still aren’t on board, most can’t wait to see what the future holds for the couple.