Selena Gomez recently offered a humorous theory on why she stayed single for so many years—and, surprisingly, it may have to do with her love for beans. In a playful chat with Zoe Saldaña on LADbible TV, the 32-year-old singer and actress shared her thoughts on first-date etiquette while diving into some of the internet’s biggest debates.
When prompted with the statement, “Dinner on a first date is always a bad move,” Selena quickly responded, “I disagree; why wouldn’t I want to have dinner?” However, Zoe, 46, presented a different view, humorously suggesting that beans on a first date could lead to uncomfortable moments later. “Well, I mean if you’re having beans on your first dinner, and then you go out afterward, that could do things to your body,” she teased.
Selena burst into laughter and admitted, “Maybe that’s why I was single for so long!” The two friends bonded over their mutual love for beans, with Zoe asking, “You like beans?” to which Selena responded enthusiastically, “I do!” Zoe then added, “That’s amazing. I love beans, too!”
Selena’s Views on First-Date Dynamics
When it comes to dating, Selena explained her preference for one-on-one time rather than group settings, even in social gatherings. “I think I do better that way in general,” she shared. “Even at a party, I’ll find the one person who will sit and talk with me all night, so I enjoy the idea.” Still, she admitted that group settings can sometimes help ease the pressure of a first date.
Reflecting on her first date with her current boyfriend, Benny Blanco, Selena revealed that they enjoyed a quiet dinner and wine. “It was so sweet,” she said. When Zoe asked if they opted for more “date-friendly” foods, Selena laughed, confessing that her favorite date-night dishes include Mexican and Indian food. “That’s all the things I want when I’m on a date!” she joked.
Selena and Benny’s Growing Romance
The couple officially went public with their relationship almost a year ago, in December 2023, and their bond appears to be growing stronger. Recently, Selena expressed her admiration for Benny on Instagram, reposting a photo from People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ issue, which showed Benny, 36, lying on a table surrounded by pizza. “Not only do you love me unconditionally, you always get me my Taco Bell Mexican pizza,” she wrote playfully under the photo.
In another Instagram post, Selena tagged Benny and shared a heartfelt quote from William C. Hannan: “I still haven’t figured out how to sit across from you, and not be madly in love with everything you do.” After previous relationships, including her high-profile romance with Justin Bieber, it’s clear that her connection with Benny is deeply meaningful.
Selena’s humor about her dating history and her clear affection for Benny have won over fans, who are thrilled to see her so happy and lighthearted. Her playful confession about beans has only added to her down-to-earth charm, making her relationship with Benny one fans are rooting for as it continues to blossom.
