Selena Gomez Reacts to Claim Her Younger Self Would Never Get Engaged to Benny Blanco

After a fan posted that, in her younger days, Selena Gomez would never have dated boyfriend Benny Blanco, Selena commented that she was "so depressed back then."

By Sabba Rahbar Jul 30, 2024 10:59 PMTags
Watch: Selena Gomez Reacts After Fans Says Her Younger Self Would Never Get Engaged to Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez is truly loving Benny Blanco like a love song, baby.

The "Come and Get It Singer" singer responded to a fan who questioned her relationship with the record producer.

"I know and so do you that at the time she would never have gotten engaged to Benny," a fan wrote on a June 3 TikTok alongside a video of Selena when she was younger. "She was in her IT GIRL era."

But Selena has very different feelings on that period in her life, commenting, "Kinda makes me laugh because I was so depressed back then lol."

And fans quickly came to the 32-year-old's defense, with one commenting, "Benny treats her like a queen."

Another fan added, "people who hate on the relationship gotta get over it. she's the happiest she's ever been."

And that sentiment is one Selena has echoed ever since she and Benny went public with their relationship in December.

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"I'd have to say overall it's the safest that I feel," she told Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 in February. "It's been really lovely and I've only grown through it, so it's awesome."

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"To kind of feel really happy in my life and actually mean," she continued, "I'm just smiling the whole time. It's such a good feeling."

Still, the Rare Beauty founder has had to defend her relationship with the 36-year-old.

"He is my absolute everything in my heart," she wrote in a Dec. 7 Instagram comments. "Why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me?"

Sharing that she's now at her "happiest," Selena added, "He's still better than anyone I've ever been with."

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In fact, she recently referred to Benny—real name Benjamin Joseph Levin—as the "love of her life" while celebrating her birthday July 22.

As for the "Moves Like Jagger" producer, he's gotten very candid about the fact that he's ready for a future with the Wizards of Waverly Place alum.

"I want to have kids," he told Howard Stern in May. "That's the next goal, to check the box. I have a ton of godkids, I've got a ton of nephews. I love being around kids."

For more of Selena and Benny's most adorable moments together, keep reading.

Blossoming Romance

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena's birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024.

But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page's Instagram post, regarding Benny, "He is my absolute everything in my heart."

She continued, "Why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me. He's still better than anyone I've ever been with."

The Rare Beauty founder also shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her leaning her head on what looked to be Benny's chest.

With This Ring...

Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled "B" ring.

That Kiss

...including a pic of the two kissing. 

Quality Time

Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i

Appreciating Art

Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.

PDA Alert

Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year's Eve 2023.

Slam Dunk Date Night

The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.

Can't Keep Their Hands to Themselves

The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.

Happy Birthday Benny

Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.

Birthday Tribute

"Happy birthday baby!" Selena wrote on her Instagram. "Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco."

PDA Alert

Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.

Naughty PDA Alert

...and these couple's pics as well.

Open Book

Selena celebrated the release of Benny's Open Wide in April 2024, captioning photos of the pair enjoying a cake shaped like his cookbook, "So proud."

Happy Fourth of July

Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.

Who Said "I Love You" First?

In July 2024, just ahead of their first dating anniversary, the two answered a viral "Who's Most Likely To" TikTok challenge, during which they were asked who was the first to say "I love you" to the other person. The answer? Selena.

Getting Cozy

Selena and Benny cuddled up in cute photos in July 2024 following her 32nd birthday.

Night Adventures

The actress captioned a gallery of summer photos, "Thank you for sharing your life with me today and everyday."

Beach Babes

The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.

Dinner Date

Selena shared a silly pic of the two enjoying a bite.

Summer of Love

They're just loving each other like a love song, baby.

Incognito

The two were bundled up with masks on during one of their outings.

Pucker Up!

In another snap, Selena wore Benny's beanie as they pursed their lips for the camera.

Not Single Soon

The "Eastside" artist gave Selena a kiss on the cheek in a sweet summer snap in July 2024.

Good for You

He wrapped his arms around her in another adorable Instagram pic.

She Said Yes!

"Forever begins now," Selena wrote in December 2024, while revealing their engagement. Benny quipped in the comments, "hey wait… that’s my wife."

Golden Couple

The couple enjoyed a date night at the 2025 Golden Globes.

Red Carpet Debut

Benny and Selena made their first joint red carpet appearance at the 2025 Emmys.

Tying the Knot

The pair got married in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2025, with guests including Taylor SwiftMartin Short, Steve Martin and Paul Rudd.

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