Benny Blanco, went down on one knee and proposed to the love of his life, Selena Gomez, during their magical nighttime picnic. A truly swoon-worthy proposal of the year took place on December 11, 2024, leaving fans at an extremely excited buzz on social media.
Benny took it up a notch in romance with a proposal under twinkling city lights and made a grand gesture much more intimate. The picnic setting he chose was in one of Central Park’s quiet corners-a space that spoke volumes to her peculiar, yet relatable tastes. He had soft, comforting blankets, fairy lights, and her favorite Taco Bell desserts there. The two had spent their night sharing tacos with champagne-a perfect mix that could make the night life-altering.
The pièce de résistance was, of course, the stunning engagement ring: Benny went for a classic pear-shaped diamond on a pavé band that spoke to both class and individuality. Classically designed, the ring spoke volumes about how much thought and care Benny had put into the moment. Quick-witted fans made sure to point out that the pear shape closely resembles Selena’s song “Good for You“-a subtle nod to her artistry, if a bit on-the-nose.
She broke the news to her 450 million followers on Instagram. In a series of photos, she showed off her dazzling ring and one tender moment between her and Benny. The caption simply read, “Forever begins now.” Benny joked, making this announcement even more heartfelt: “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”.
Adding to all the excitement, one Instagram Story video posted by Selena shows her laughing and showing off her ring while on video with a friend. Infectiously joyful, fans and friends celebrated the happy news of Selena.
These will be the memories that will add to Selena and Benny’s love story. Close to being more than friends for the last decade, finally in June 2023, they started dating officially and have gone public with six months. When music comes, there come tons of passion and bonding, commitment-growing them deeper in one another as man and wife. He then did scores for a number of hit songs, such as “Same Old Love” by Selena, among several others like “I Can’t Get Enough” by Pitbull Ces Pedrao and Maffio.
In interviews, Selena spoke of the safe and cherished feeling she feels in this relationship, describing it as the “safest” she’s ever been. On his part, Benny has spoken very often about Selena as “his future” and that she makes him want to be better each day. All that history and deep connection was reflected in every single detail of the proposal.
The announcement went viral, getting loads of love, from fans and celebrities alike. Taylor Swift, who is a very close friend to Selena, commented with a string of heart emojis. Singer Julia Michaels also chimed in, calling the couple “perfect together.” Even Gwyneth Paltrow chimed in with the caption, “Wishing you both endless happiness.
