SOUND THE LOVE ALARM! Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have confirmed they are engaged, and are officially planning to get married. We cannot COPE with these two. In case you need a reminder, here's everything you need to know about producer Benny Blanco, and his relationship with our Selena.
In case you need a reminder, Selena took to Instagram on 7th December 2023 to share a snap with her new partner on her Instagram Stories, while defending her relationship. Then, almost a year to the day later, the pair revealed they were engaged on Instagram.
So, from his age to the celebrities he's worked with (including Selena's exes!) and more, we’ve got the low down on Selena’s new boyfriend, Benny Blanco.
Who is Benny Blanco?
Benny Blanco is a songwriter and music producer who has worked with artists like Selena, Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. Some of the songs he has produced include ‘Teenage Dream’ by Katy Perry, ‘Tik Tok’ by Kesha, ‘Moves Like Jagger’ by Maroon 5 and more.
All bangers tbh.
How old is Benny Blanco?
Born on 8 March, 1988, Benny is 36 years old, making him four years older that Selena.
What is Benny Blanco’s real name?
His real name is Benjamin Joseph Levin, with Benny Blanco being the name he uses as a music producer.
What is Benny Blanco's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Benny is worth around $50 million, thanks to a 2019 sale of his back catalogue to Hipgnosis Songs Fund, which was thought to have made him around $40m.
In 2015, it's thought he bought his house in West Hollywood for $2.13 million, while he reportedly paid $9.2million for his house in the Hollywood Hills in January 2020.
How long have Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco been together?
Selena hard launched her relationship with Benny on 7 December 2023, posting a snap which she confirmed to be the pair on her Instagram Stories and replying to one fan saying “he is my absolute everything in my heart.”
In another comment, she revealed that her and Benny have been dating for six months. “It’s been 6 months bb,” she wrote to a fan.
Then, Selena and Benny announced their engagement on 12th December 2024, with Selena showing off her massive ring with the caption "forever begins now.."
How did Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco meet?
We’re not sure exactly when or how they met, but we do know he produced her single ‘I Can’t Get Enough’ with Tainy and J Balvin back in 2019, and they appeared in the music video together.
Since then, he’s also worked on her song, ‘Single Soon’, which is such a BOP, with Selena revealing to fans that they started dating in mid-2023.
