Selena Gomez Reacts to Benny Blanco Engagement Rumors

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have found something rare with their love, but they're not feeling the pressure to get married.

The Emilia Pérez actress weighed in on whether or not she and the music producer are thinking about taking their relationship to the next level amid speculation that they're engaged. 

"We always make sure we’re protecting what we have, but there’s no rules,” she told Vanity Fair in an interview published Sept. 9. “I want him to always be himself. I always want to be myself.”

The "Hands To Myself" hitmaker's comments come several weeks after she first sparked engagement rumors with an Aug. 8 post on her Instagram Stories in which she covered her that finger with a strategically placed heart emoji.

Selena seemingly put the speculation to rest when she appeared at the season 4 premiere for her Hulu series Only Murders in the Building on Aug. 22 without an engagement ring on.

While Benny and Selena aren't putting pressure on themselves to rush down the aisle, they've still been open about their commitment to one another.

After host Howard Stern told Benny during a May interview that he's "predicting marriage" for the couple, the music producer replied, "You and me both."

Selena further opened up about their future together in Vanity Fair's cover story, discussing their mutual desire to have children and disclosing publicly for the first time that she can't carry her own children as a result of health struggles.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

While Benny, 36, and Selena, 32, aren't putting pressure on themselves to rush down the aisle, they've still been open about their commitment to one another.

After host Howard Stern told Benny during a May interview that he's "predicting marriage" for the couple, the music producer replied, "You and me both."

Selena further opened up about their future together in Vanity Fair's October cover story, discussing their mutual desire to have children and disclosing publicly for the first time that she can't carry her own children as a result of health struggles.

"I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children," she shared. "I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy. That was something I had to grieve for a while."

She continued, "It’s not necessarily the way I envisioned it. I thought it would happen the way it happens for everyone. [But] I’m in a much better place with that. I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me."

The singer added that, while she will have to take an alternative path to motherhood, she's still looking forward to the process and being able to one day have a child.

"I’m excited for what that journey will look like, but it’ll look a little different," Selena said. "At the end of the day, I don’t care. It’ll be mine. It’ll be my baby."

Selena Gomez

And, according to the "Same Old Love" artist, her boyfriend is similarly excited about becoming a parent. In response to Benny's comment to Stern that having kids is "the next goal on the box," Selena hilariously gave him a little grief.

"He can’t lie," she said to Vanity Fair. "After the interview, I was dying laughing. Like, ‘Anything else you wanted to put out there?’"

Ultimately, Selena is grateful to have Benny as a positive presence and influence in her life.

"I’ve never been loved this way. He’s just been a light. A complete light in my life," she gushed. "He’s my best friend. I love telling him everything."

Keep reading for more on Selena and Benny's love story.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

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.

Selena Gomez, B Ring, Instagram Story

With This Ring…

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, PDA, Instagram

That Kiss

…including a pic of the two kissing. 

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Instagram, 2023

Quality Time

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Appreciating Art

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Instagram, 2023

PDA Alert

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Lakers Game

Slam Dunk Date Night

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Can't Keep Their Hands to Themselves

The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Instagram, 2024

Happy Birthday Benny

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Instagram, 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."

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Instagram, 2024

PDA Alert

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Instagram, 2024

Naughty PDA Alert

…and these couple's pics as well.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

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."

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, Fourth of July, Instagram, 2024

Happy Fourth of July

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, TikTok, 2024, GIF

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.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Getting Cozy

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Night Adventures

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Beach Babes

The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Dinner Date

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Summer of Love

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Incognito

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Pucker Up!

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Not Single Soon

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

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco

Good for You

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

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