Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco ring in New Year's Eve with romantic album weeks after engagement
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Selena Gomez celebrated New Year's Eve by posting a romantic Instagram album with her new fiancé, music producer Benny Blanco.
The Only Murders In The Building star went public with Benny in December 2023, revealing that they had been secretly dating for six months.
In August, Selena set off an avalanche of rumors with a mirror selfie that had a heart emoji strategically placed over her left hand fourth finger.
Nearly three weeks ago, Selena, 32, finally confirmed that wedding bells are around the corner by posting an Instagram album of her wearing his engagement ring.
She heartwarmingly captioned the post: 'forever begins now..,' and Benny leapt into the comments to write: 'Hey wait… that’s my wife.'
Now, as she prepares to ring in another year with her husband to be, Selena looked back fondly on some of the memories they have already shared.
Selena Gomez celebrated New Year's Eve by posting a romantic Instagram album with her new fiancé, music producer Benny Blanco
She included images of them both curled up in their casual attire on the couch, as well as dressed to the nines for a night out on the town.
In video footage Selena took during one glamorous outing, she and her fiancé could be seen leaning in to one another for the kiss.
Selena and Benny also took a photo of themselves being recorded by a security camera in a shop, where both were wearing masks.
One of the photos in the album was of a paper plate off which most of the food had already been eaten, revealing the phrase: 'I love you,' scrawled on in pen.
Benny was not the only one of Selena's loved ones to be featured in their album, which contained a special appearance by a member of her family.
Selena could be seen settling down to ice cream at the iconic New York dessert restaurant Serendipity with her 11-year-old sister Gracie Elliott Teefey.
In December 2023, when Selena first publicly disclosed that she was dating Benny, she wrote on social media: 'He is my absolute everything in my heart.'
Responding to various fan comments, Selena described Benny as 'the best thing that's ever happened to me' and 'better than anyone I've ever been with.'
She included images of them both curled up in their casual attire on the couch, as well as dressed to the nines for a night out on the town
In video footage Selena took during one glamorous outing, she and her fiancé could be seen leaning in to one another for the kiss
When one social media user questioned the romance, Selena snapped: 'I don't understand. If you actually care about me. This is my happiest.'
The Come And Get It singer doubled down: 'If you don't feel free to say whatever you want. But I will never allow your words to guide my life. Ever. I'm done. If you can't accept me at my happiest then don't be in [m]y life at all.'
A couple of months later, Selena glowingly revealed that she feels 'safest' in her 'awesome,' 'lovely' relationship with Benny.
'Without getting into too much detail, I think it's just really important to meet someone that respects you, and I think it's really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in,' she told Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1.
In July, Selena and Benny co-starred in a TikTok video in which they did a popular couple's challenge, answering questions about their blossoming relationship.
When they were asked who is the 'big spoon' in bed, Benny wrapped his arms lovingly around Selena from behind, indicating the position belonged to him.
However the most revealing moment of the heartwarming video came when the prompt asked: 'Who said: "I love you," first?'
Selena broke into a smile and pointed at herself, mouthing the word: 'Me,' as Benny kept his arms around her from the previous spooning question.
Selena and Benny also took a photo of themselves being recorded by a security camera in a shop, where both were wearing masks
Selena could be seen settling down to ice cream at the iconic New York dessert restaurant Serendipity with her 11-year-old sister Gracie Elliott Teefey
On her birthday shortly thereafter, Selena posted an Insta Stories picture of Benny hugging her and kissing her forehead and described him as the 'Love of my life.'
That month, Benny published his cookbook Open Wide and celebrated the achievement with a cake made to look like the volume.
She showered approbation on Benny yet again later this year, sharing: 'I’ve never been loved this way,' in a Vanity Fair profile published in September.
'He’s just been a light. A complete light in my life. He’s my best friend. I love telling him everything,' added the Selena + Chef star.
Selena was also filled with praise for Benny when he controversially featured inside People magazine's famous Sexiest Man Alive Issue in November.
One of the photos in the album was of a paper plate off which most of the food had already been eaten, revealing the phrase: 'I love you,' scrawled on in pen
Although the cover star The Office heartthrob John Krasinski, the fact Benny was included at all was sharply polarizing on account of his looks.
He drew compliments in some quarters for 'redefining "sexy" with that humor and style,' while others reacted with bewilderment.
'Selena paid for this,' joked one observer on X, formerly Twitter, while another wrote: 'Benny blanco and sexiest man alive should never be in the same sentence,' and a third quipped: 'Did they throw a dart blindfolded to pick?'
Meanwhile Selena responded to the news by writing sweetly on Instagram: 'Not only do you love me unconditionally, you always get me my Taco Bell Mexican pizza.'
She then shared a quote from writer 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.'
