Pop superstar and actress Selena Gomez, 32, has officially announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco, 36, marking a significant milestone in their relationship that began in June 2023. Gomez shared the joyous news with her 422 million Instagram followers through a carousel of images on Wednesday. The post prominently featured her left hand adorned with a magnificent diamond-encrusted engagement ring, alongside a heartfelt picture of the couple celebrating with laughter and a hug. Blanco, equally thrilled, reciprocated the sentiment by commenting, "hey wait… that’s my wife," under her post. The bride-to-be further showcased her new ring with a proud mirror selfie on her Instagram Stories.

The announcement quickly garnered an outpouring of congratulations and excitement from numerous celebrity friends. Taylor Swift enthusiastically offered to be a flower girl, commenting, "yes I will be the flower girl." Jennifer Aniston added her warm wishes with, "HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!" Cardi B expressed her surprise and delight with "Waiiiitttt hold on," followed by emojis, while Gwyneth Paltrow exclaimed, "SELENAAAAAAA." Other notable figures like Emily in Paris star Lily Collins and Lil Nas also joined in to celebrate the couple's happy news.

The couple's journey to engagement follows years of professional collaboration and a burgeoning romance. Gomez and Blanco first collaborated on the 2019 single "I Can't Get Enough" alongside Tainy and J Balvin, long before their romantic involvement began in June 2023. Blanco had previously hinted at marriage, sharing his profound feelings for Gomez during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, stating, "When I look at her … I’m always just like, I don’t know a world where it could be better than this." Their relationship was publicly confirmed in December 2023 when Gomez liked and commented on fan account posts, declaring, "He is my absolute everything in my heart." They made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Emmys in January, further solidifying their public connection.

Selena Gomez, who is currently starring in the critically acclaimed Disney+ series "Only Murders in the Building," has spoken openly about the positive impact Blanco has had on her life. In a February interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, she emphasized the importance of a respectful partner who understands her world. "I think it's just really important to meet someone that respects you," she said, adding, "And I think it's really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in. But I'd have to say overall it’s the safest that I feel and it's been really lovely and I've only grown through it, so it's awesome."

The Rare Beauty founder, 31, revealed in a May interview with TIME that her future plans, before meeting Blanco, included adopting a baby at 35. "I was alone for five years and I got really used to it," Gomez recounted. "A lot of people are afraid of being alone and I probably tortured myself in my head for like two years being alone, and then I kind of accepted it. Then I came up with my plan, which was I was going to adopt at 35 if I had not met anyone." She highlighted that finding love "just happens when you least expect it."

Both Gomez and Blanco have frequently expressed their affection for each other publicly. In March, Gomez shared a sweet birthday tribute to Blanco on Instagram, praising his "emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart." Blanco, for his part, candidly spoke about his realization of feelings for Gomez in a May interview with WSJ magazine, admitting, "I was the last one to know. It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes, and you don’t even notice, and then you have that Clueless moment where you’re like, 'Wait, I’m in love.'"

Their enduring affection was further showcased in July when Gomez posted several charming snaps of the pair cuddling and lounging in the sun. She captioned the post, "Thank you for sharing your life with me today and every day," reinforcing the depth of their bond as they embark on this new chapter together.