Selena Gomez and her boyfriend Benny Blanco are happily spending time together in the beginning stages of their relationship. The 31-year-old shared a series of photos on social media showing the couple in sweet and romantic moments. Born in Grand Prairie, Texas, the actress-singer captioned the pictures with ‘My best friend,’ to which Blanco responded, ‘That’s my best friend.’
In the first photo, the Emmy-nominated actress can be seen hugging Blanco as he cooks up a plate of meatballs. The second image shows Gomez relaxing in Blanco’s lap, with his hand on her chest and a kiss planted on her shoulder.
Selena Gomez, 31, and Benny Blanco, 35, seem to be really hitting it off in the early stages of their romance. Gomez recently shared some sweet and romantic photos of the two of them together on social media on Monday.
Gomez has been romantically linked to Blanco, a multi-talented musician, producer, and songwriter, for over a year now. In a recent photo, Gomez sported a low-cut tan top with a black coat, while Blanco rocked a stylish tan suit paired with gold accessories.
Another picture showed Blanco taking a selfie while Gomez flashed a smile with her eyes closed. A fourth snap captured Blanco standing behind Gomez as they chilled in a kitchen with their friends, including actor Matty Matheson from The Bear.
On a cozy Sunday, the couple was captured sharing a kiss on a plush red couch, which was shared by Gomez on her Instagram account. The pair often shares cute and romantic moments on social media, portraying their fun-loving relationship.
Recently, Blanco posted a picture holding a promotional photo of Gomez, who was playfully peeking in the background, signed with a message saying “Rock on!” and “XO.” The photo featured Gomez in character as Alex Russo from Wizards of Waverly Place, wearing a vibrant purple shirt and scarf typical of the show’s fashion era.
Having appeared in 106 episodes of the hit Disney series from 2007 to 2012, Gomez seemed to be enjoying a light-hearted moment in the background of the image, in contrast to her on-screen persona.
In the initial picture, the actress, who has been nominated for an Emmy award, gave Blanco a hug as he lovingly made a plate of delicious meatballs.
Blanco lounged casually behind Gomez in the kitchen of a house, surrounded by friends, one of whom was The Bear star, Matty Matheson.
During a recent Instagram post, Gomez and her partner were spotted sharing a kiss while sitting on a luxurious red velvet couch. The talented executive producer is currently working on a sequel series starring David Henrie, who was her co-star in the original show. Fans can expect a cameo appearance from Gomez in the upcoming series. Earlier this year, Gomez and Henrie were seen reuniting with the actors who played their on-screen parents. The couple also attended the Grammys and made an appearance at Gucci’s afterparty in L.A.
Gomez officially confirmed her relationship with Blanco in December by liking a post that mentioned their rumored romance. She later shared a sweet black-and-white photo on Instagram Stories that showed her cuddled up with Blanco. Despite facing some criticism from fans who dug up past negativity from Blanco towards Gomez, the couple seems to be going strong. Blanco, a seasoned musical artist, producer, and songwriter, has worked with many A-list musicians, including Gomez and her ex Justin Bieber. His impressive resume includes collaborations with Rihanna, Lizzo, and Ed Sheeran, among others. Blanco’s early career was spent at Dr. Luke’s Kasz Money Productions before making a name for himself in the music industry.
Earlier this month, Blanco shared a nostalgic photo on social media featuring his partner during her days on the Disney show Wizards of Waverly Place. In the image, she is seen in the background holding her head.
Gomez posted a photo of herself lounging in a car with her feet propped up on Blanco’s chest.
In December, Gomez shared a photo on her Instagram Stories showing herself cozying up with Blanco in black and white.
The actors from Wizards of Waverly Place, including David DeLuise, David Henrie, Gomez, and Maria Canals-Barrera, got together for a photo recently, sparking excitement about a sequel to the show.
Known for his songwriting skills, he has contributed to several hit songs like Rihanna’s Diamonds, Maroon 5’s Moves Like Jagger, and more. As a solo artist, he released his first album Friends Keep Secrets in December 2018, featuring collaborations with Bieber, Halsey, and others.
With six singles on the Billboard Hot 100 over the past five years, including hits like Eastside in 2018 and Roses in 2019, he has established himself as a successful artist. Recent tracks like Lonely with Bieber and Real S*** with Juice WRLD have also made an impact.
In a 2018 interview with The New York Times, Blanco discussed his approach to music-making, emphasizing his ability to connect with artists and create a comfortable environment for creativity.
Gomez has been romantically linked to several high-profile celebrities in the past, including Bieber, The Weeknd, and Nick Jonas. Blanco was once rumored to be involved with model-actress Elsie Hewitt, who has since been linked to Jason Sudeikis.
Blanco was photographed placing bids at a fundraising event organized by Gomez in Los Angeles in October.
Gomez recently organized the First-Ever Rare Impact Fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health initiatives.
Blanco was spotted at a Grammys function on February 3rd.
There were rumors swirling around about Blanco being involved in a romantic relationship with Elsie Hewitt, a 27-year-old model and actress from London. The two were spotted together in Los Angeles in January of 2020.
In addition to his music career, Blanco has developed an interest in the culinary arts and is preparing to release a cookbook called Open Wide in April. He revealed the upcoming project in a post on Instagram last November, sharing that his passion for cooking began at the young age of 13 when he and a friend experimented with a George Foreman grill. Despite initial fears and hesitation about cooking, Blanco encourages others to give it a try, describing the process as meditative and likening it to slicing an onion as calming as taking a Xanax. Fellow artist Gomez expressed her excitement for the cookbook with a comment of “Finally” and raised hands emoji.
