Selena Gomez's "Weird Uncles" Steve Martin and Martin Short React to Her Engagement

After Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco announced their engagement, the actress’ Only Murders in the Building costars Steve Martin and Martin Short responded to the relationship news.

By Corinne Heller Dec 12, 2024 9:36 PMTags
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Steve Martin and Martin Short are "weird uncles" of the bride-to-be, Selena Gomez.

The longtime colleagues—and Father of the Bride actors—are celebrating their Only Murders in the Building costar's engagement to Benny Blanco.

"Congratulations to Benny and Selena," Steve, 79, wrote on Instagram Dec. 12, alongside a 2021 pic of the three cast members standing together, "from her two weird uncles."

Selena responded on her Instagram Story, "Love you guys!!"

The 32-year-old announced her and Benny's engagement on Instagram one day prior, sharing photos from his proposal. The record producer, 36, popped the question to the "Come and Get It" singer with a marquise-cut diamond engagement ring during a romantic picnic of Taco Bell takeout.

"Forever starts now," Selena captioned the post, to which Benny commented, "Hey wait… that’s my wife."

In addition to Steve and Martin, the list of celebs who shared congratulatory messages include Cardi B, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gordon Ramsay, Emily in Paris stars Lily Collins and Ashley ParkNina Dobrev, Lil Nas X, Cara Delevingne, Padma Lakshmi, Mariska Hargitay and Selena's longtime BFF Taylor Swift.

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Hailey Bieber Subtly Supports Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Engagement

"Yes," wrote the "Cruel Summer" singer, who just wrapped up her record-breaking Eras Tour, "I will be the flower girl.”

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While Selena and Benny—born Benjamin Joseph Levinbegan dating in July 2023, they kept their relationship private for the first five months. It wasn’t until Dec. 2023, when Selena confirmed the pair's relationship on social media, that fans learned of their romance.

From that point on, the duo began sharing more insight into their bond.

And when Howard Stern predicted marriage for Benny and Selena in May, Benny replied, "You and me both."

And it’s safe to say the feeling is mutual. "I guess this is the safest I’ve ever felt in one," the Emilia Pérez actress told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published this past November, "and I see a future with this person."

Read celebrities' responses to Selena and Benny's engagement...

Hailey Bieber

The Rhode Beauty founder kept her reaction short and sweet by liking Selena's post. 

Jazmyn Bieber

Similarly, Justin Bieber's sister shared her reaction with a like. 

Jennifer Aniston

"HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!"

Nina Dobrev

"YES !!!! Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you both!!!!"

Lily Collins

"Ahhhhhhhh yes yes yes!! Best news ever. Couldn’t be happier for you both."

Gwyneth Paltrow

"SELENAAAAAAA."

Ashley Benson

"Congrats lovey. So happy for you.”

Cardi B

"Waiiiitttt hold on."

Suki Waterhouse

"Congratulations beauty!"

Laura Marano

"CONGRATS AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!"

Lil Nas X

"OMMGGGGG CONGRATSSS AHHH."

Gordon Ramsay

"Congratulations to you both it must be the cooking."

Shay Mitchell

"Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!"

Taylor Swift

"Yes I will be the flower girl."

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