American singer Selena Gomez is currently dating Benny Blanco, a former friend of Justin Bieber, and she consistently defends her boyfriend against public criticism.
On July 12, Selena Gomez and her boyfriend participated in a couples’ quiz challenge on social media, where Selena revealed that she was the first to confess her feelings for Blanco. The couple has not shied away from expressing their affection, frequently sharing romantic pictures on social media.
The couple began dating in the summer of last year but only made their relationship public in December. After photos of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco surfaced, Selena quickly confirmed their relationship. She commented beneath one of the pictures, “Benny Blanco treats me better than anyone else in the world. He is the greatest gift life has given me.” Since then, their relationship has faced negative reactions from fans.
Many questioned the sustainability of the relationship, considering Gomez’s past with Justin Bieber and rumors of her dating multiple celebrities. Additionally, Blanco was accused of disrespecting Selena back in 2020 with some ambiguous comments while promoting a song for Justin Bieber, leading many to believe he was mocking her.
In a January 3 public outing, many criticized Blanco for showing up barefoot during a date. His attire and behavior came under scrutiny from fans. However, some defended him, arguing that his fashion choices should not be judged.
After this, Gomez defended her boyfriend: “If you truly care about me, know that this is my happiness. I won’t let your words affect my life,” she stated. “I know what’s best for myself and will fight for what I deserve. I respect your opinions, but I am growing. Don’t interfere; just know I’ll never date bad guys again.”
Despite her defense, public criticism continued. In February, Gomez posted photos with her boyfriend, captioning them “my best fwend” instead of “my best friend.” This intentional misspelling was something Justin Bieber used for his wife, Hailey, causing fans to speculate that Selena and her boyfriend were subtly mocking the Bieber couple.
Additionally, the photo came right after Justin Bieber and his wife attended the Super Bowl, leading some outlets to suggest that Gomez might be using her relationship to draw media attention and indirectly reference her ex.
Contrary to some public opinions, Gomez’s close circle told: “She is truly herself right now.” Her friends and colleagues have been supportive.
In late May, Selena revealed her plans to adopt a child by the age of 35 if she remains single. “I cherish every moment with him. I don’t know what the future holds, but I know he’ll be by my side,” Gomez said. Meanwhile, Blanco mentioned that he thinks about having kids with her every day, stating, “When I look at her, I just want to say, ‘The world couldn’t be better.'”
Selena Gomez, 32, gained fame with her roles in Disney shows before transitioning to music. She starred in series like Wizards of Waverly Place and Barney & Friends. Her albums regularly top the Billboard charts, with hits like Lose You to Love Me, Hands to Myself, and Good for You.
Benny Blanco, 36, is a renowned music producer who has collaborated with stars like Halsey, Khalid, The Weeknd, and Justin Bieber. He has won the BMI Songwriter of the Year award and founded two record labels, Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets. Before dating Gomez, Blanco kept his personal life private and had a long-term relationship with model Elsie Hewitt.
