"Hey wait, that's my wife": Benny Blanco reacts to his and Selena Gomez's engagement announcement

Singer and actor Selena Gomez took to Instagram on Thursday, December 12, 2024, to announce her engagement to Benny Blanco. She posted a carousel of images, starting with a picture of her hand wearing the engagement ring, followed by one of a picnic date and the couple.

“forever begins now,” she wrote in the caption.

Soon after Gomez posted the image on the social media platform, fans, followers, and her friends began leaving congratulatory comments for her and Benny. Among these was Selena Gomez's closest friend, Taylor Swift, who seemingly jokingly said that she would "be the flower girl." Cardi B, Lil Nas X, and Jennifer Aniston were some of the other celebrities who congratulated the couple.

However, the one comment that gained the most attention was Benny Blanco's comment under his now-fiancé's post. As fans and followers congratulated Gomez, Blanco commented that it was "my wife."

"Hey wait, that's my wife," he wrote.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco announce engagement. (Image via Instagram)

The pictures on the social media platform indicated that the record producer and songwriter had proposed to the singer during a picnic date. Fans noted that he had given her a marquise-cut diamond ring while others noticed that they had Taco Bell during their date.

According to Elle, Selena and Benny began dating in June 2023 and have been seen together publicly on multiple occasions since then. Before they began dating, the couple worked on several projects together, including I Can’t Get Enough, which also featured J Balvin and Tainy. They have also collaborated on the song, Same Old Love as well.

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship timelines explored as the couple gets engaged

Selena Gomez and record producer-songwriter Benny Blanco had worked together on multiple projects before they began dating. According to Billboard, the Only Murders in the Building star opened up about her relationship in December 2023. The revelation came just months after Selena released her song with Benny Blanco, Single Soon.

After confirming their relationship in December 2023, the couple began posting pictures with each other on social media. The now-engaged couple also rang in 2024 together before being pictured at several events like the Los Angeles Lakers home game on January 3, 2024. Selena and Benny also walked the red carpet together at the 2024 Golden Globes, Emmys, and other events.

During an interview with the Wall Street Journal, published in April 2024, Benny Blanco spoke about how his relationship with Selena Gomez began.

“I was the last one to know. It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes, and you don’t even notice, and then you have that Clueless moment where you’re like, ‘Wait, I’m in love'," Blanco said.

While speaking to Elle in May 2024, the record producer expressed his wish to get married to the Calm Down singer. He said that when he looked at her, he felt like he didn't "know a world where it could be better than this."

“When I look at her, I do say, I’m always just like, ‘I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.’” I don’t have anything. I’ve got no shoes on. I’ve got to get my act together.”

As soon as Benny’s wish to get married to Selena Gomez became news, Time Magazine asked the singer about her feelings on the same. To this, she said that he "can't lie to save his life" and if he were asked a question he would answer it.

“I know what people can do to people I love. My own fans, who I adore and feel have shaped who I am, will say the most hurtful things to me about how I live my life," she respoded.

She concluded by stating that she cherished every moment with him.

While the couple has been very vocal about their relationship, fans are now waiting to hear more details about their future plans and wedding. The couple has yet to release any other statement about the engagement or their wedding plans as of writing this article.