selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Wed in Intimate ceremony
Santa Barbara, CA - Selena Gomez, the emmy- and Grammy-nominated actress and singer, has married music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco, confirming the news Saturday via an instagram post featuring the couple embracing. The ceremony reportedly took place in the Santa Barbara area, following preparations that included the erection of a large outdoor tent captured by paparazzi.
Gomez, 33, wore a custom white halter bridal dress with floral details, while Blanco, 37, opted for a tuxedo and bow tie, both designed by Ralph Lauren. Blanco responded to Gomez’s post with the message, “My wife in real life.”
The couple, who met approximately a decade ago, became engaged at the end of last year. They previously collaborated on the 2019 hit “I Can’t Get enough,” featuring J Balvin and Tainy. Blanco’s extensive production and songwriting credits include work with Katy Perry (“Teenage Dream”), Britney Spears (“circus”), and Maroon 5 (“moves Like Jagger”).
Gomez rose to prominence as a child actor on Barney and Friends and later as a teen star on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place. More recently, she has garnered critical acclaim and award nominations for her role in Hulu’s Only Murders in the building, alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short.
celebrations poured in from friends and colleagues, including messages from the Only Murders in the Building official account (“Our Mabel is MARRIED”) and Gomez’s Rare Beauty cosmetics line (“so happy for you two”), as well as well wishes from Camila Cabello and Amy Schumer.
Gomez boasts a significant social media presence, currently holding the record for the most Instagram followers among women, with 417 million.
