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Selena Gomez shocked fans on Wednesday night by revealing she is now engaged to her boyfriend Benny Blanco after a year and a half of dating but their food choice to mark the milestone moment may have been even more surprising. The singer, 32, revealed the news on Instagram, sharing the first photos of her massive diamond engagement ring with her 422million followers. However there was a small detail in one of the images which revealed that famed music producer Blanco, 36, may have popped the question during a romantic nighttime picnic featuring Taco Bell. It has been well documented that Selena is a massive fan of the popular fast food chain so no doubt that one of the dishes on the picnic blanket was her favorite Mexican Pizza alongside with a platter of nachos and a burrito.  Benny - who recently made the People's Sexiest Man Alive list - has previously told the publication that his partner's passion for Taco Bell led to him learning how to recreate it from scratch. He told People in November: '[I learned how to] recreate Taco Bell meat. I've practiced a lot, and I think it's pretty indistinguishable now if you put them side by side.  Selena Gomez shocked fans on Wednesday night by revealing she is now engaged to her boyfriend Benny Blanco after a year and a half of dating but their food choice to mark the milestone moment may have been even more surprising  There was a small detail in one of the images which revealed famed music producer Blanco, 36, may have popped the question during a romantic nighttime picnic featuring Taco Bell 'There's so many things you have to do. Part of the meat is kind of blended. It's disgusting, but it's delicious. I do it all from scratch.' The Open Wide cookbook author also revealed in the same article that the two even implemented Taco Bell into their Valentine's Day celebration. Read More Selena Gomez is engaged to Benny Blanco! Star proudly reveals massive diamond ring Benny explained: 'I go all out for every date We go all out for each other. One time Sel was like, "Oh, I want to take you on a date." We drove somewhere and she had rented out a whole botanical garden for me. 'She also likes something so simple. For Valentine's Day, I got her Taco Bell, I made her movie-theater nachos, I found her favorite pickles from Texas and I deep-fried them for her. Then [I had] all her candies and Hot Cheetos.' Meanwhile Selena and Benny had the Internet abuzz on Wednesday night with the reveal of their engagement news on Instagram.   'forever begins now..' captioned the Who Said singer. She also included a photo of herself showing off her ring for the camera as Blanco wrapped his arm around her and kissed her head. The couple received an outpouring of love from their A-list celebrity friends, including Cardi B, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Gomez's BFF Taylor Swift. Selena and Benny had the Internet abuzz on Wednesday night with the reveal of their engagement news on Instagram  The singer, 32, revealed the news on Instagram, sharing the first photos of her massive diamond engagement ring with her 422million followers Swift — who has been friends with Gomez since 2008 — offered to be the couple's 'flower girl.' Blanco himself also left a cheeky comment in which he referred to Gomez as his 'wife.' Read More Selena Gomez, 32, thinks she's 'too old for the pop-star life' in candid career confession 'hey wait… that's my wife,' wrote the musician, who earned nearly 150,000 'likes.' Gomez's Only Murders In The Building co-star Steve Martin made his own post congratulating her on behalf of both him and their co-star Martin Short. 'Congratulations to Benny and Selena, from her two weird uncles,' penned the SNL alum, who included a professional photo of himself, Gomez and Short. Gomez replied to Martin's kind words with: 'You are the best weirdo a gal like me can have!'  She also said she'd 'see [him] soon' — signaling to fans that production on another season of Only Murders In The Building may be starting soon. Gomez has been dating Blanco since June 2023, though she did not confirm the relationship until that December. At the time, she used Instagram to confirm to fans that she'd been secretly dating the hitmaker for six months and that he was her 'absolute everything.' Previously, the Wolves songstress dated The Weeknd, Zedd, Nick Jonas, Taylor Lautner and was linked to a number of other stars, including Zayn Malik and The Chainsmokers' Andrew Taggart. She also famously had an on-and-off relationship with Justin Bieber, 30, that spanned eight years, before they called it quits in 2018. He is now married to model Hailey Bieber, 28, and they welcomed a baby son in August. Before getting romantic, Gomez and Blanco were friends for over a decade and even worked on music together. He has produced three of the singer's biggest hits, including the 2021 tune I Can't Get Enough and 2015's Same Old Love. 'forever begins now..' captioned the Who Said singer Blanco himself also left a cheeky comment in which he referred to Gomez as his 'wife' Gomez received an outpouring of love from her A-list celebrity friends, including Cardi B , Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow Gomez's best friend Taylor Swift also chimed in Gomez's Only Murders In The Building co-star Steve Martin made his own post congratulating her on behalf of both him and their co-star Martin Short Gomez also took to her IG Story to show off her ring In another clip, Gomez could hardly contain her joy as she covered her face with her hand Her ring was in full view Last month, Blanco revealed that it was Gomez who made the first move.  'She asked me out. It was crazy, it was crazy. She literally asked me... like we were just talking, and then she said, "You wanna get dinner?" And I went to the dinner, and I had no idea,' he explained on Kai Cenat's Twitch stream. Read More Taylor Swift reacts to Selena Gomez's engagement and reveals her role in the upcoming wedding Blanco claimed he wasn't 'nervous' because he already knew Gomez on a personal and professional level. 'No [I wasn't nervous], 'cause I've been friends with her for years. We've been friends for like 10 years plus, maybe 15,' he told Cenat. Blanco said he and Gomez got drinks but that he didn't immediately realize that he and the Rare Beauty founder were on a date. 'I didn't even realize we were on a date. And she was like, "I would've worn something different to this date." And I was like, "Wait, what? We're on a date?" I had no idea. No idea we were on a date,' he said. 'She left early because she had to go somewhere to film a video the next day, and then we hung out like two days later, and then I was like, "Yo, I think she likes me." And then I literally just kissed her, and the rest is history.' He went on to call Gomez his 'best friend.' Gomez has been dating Blanco since June 2023; seen in September 2024 Also last month, Gomez spoke about her 'future' with Blanco during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Read More Selena Gomez's dating history: Her troubled romance with Justin Bieber, fling with The Weeknd and how she found her 'sexiest man alive' Benny Blanco The Emilia Perez star has had a slew of high-profile romances from fellow Disney Channel star Nick Jonas to her nearly decade-long on/off relationship with Justin Bieber. But she told the outlet that Blanco is the one man who has made her feel the 'safest.' 'This is the safest I've ever felt in [a relationship], and I see a future with this person,' she told the outlet. The security Blanco provides has made her more comfortable with posting photos and videos of them online for her fans to see. 'And when you put a little bit out there, people are not as hungry to hunt you down,' Gomez noted. The couple first sparked engagement speculation in August when eagle-eyed fans noticed Gomez had uploaded a selfie to her Instagram Story with her left wedding finger obscured by a pink heart emoji. Adding fuel to the fire, the gossip site, DeuxMoi shared a 'tip' that Gomez 'got engaged over the weekend' while 'surrounded by friends at their usual beach house hang out' earlier that month.  Last month, Blanco revealed that it was Gomez who made the first move Gomez seemed to shutdown the rumors when she emerged in public just days later without a ring on her finger. Prior to Wednesday's engagement, Gomez and Blanco have both publicly discussed the possibility of getting married. While appearing on Howard Stern in May, Blanco said he could see himself marring the billionaire. He made the reveal after Stern asked him to share was going to ask Gomez for her hand in marriage. '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,'' he gushed. Stern then predicted marriage in their future, and Blanco replied, 'You and me both.' Earlier in the same interview, Blanco expressed his desire to welcome kids with Gomez someday. 'That's my next goal [to check] on the box. I have a lot of god kids, I've got a ton of nephews. I love being around kids,' he told Stern. When asked about Blanco's comments about marriage and children at the Time 100 Event in May, Gomez said: 'He can't lie to save his life. If he's asked a question, he'll answer it.' 'This is the safest I've ever felt in [a relationship], and I see a future with this person,' she told The Hollywood Reporter last month While appearing on Howard Stern in May, Blanco said he could see himself marring the billionaire; seen in June 'I just cherish every moment with him. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that he's not going anywhere any time soon.' Gomez then revealed that she had plans to adopt a child herself if she didn't meet the right partner by age 35. 'I was alone for five years, and I got really used to it,' Selena said. 'A lot of people are afraid of being alone and I probably tortured myself in my head for like two years being alone, and then I kind of accepted it. 'Then I came up with my plan, which was I was going to adopt at 35 if I had not met anyone,' she said. Gomez's adoption plans also stem from the fact that she cannot 'carry' children due to medical reasons, which includes a long battle with the chronic autoimmune disease Lupus. She told Vanity Fair in September that she had to 'grieve' her inability to become a mother naturally. 'I haven't ever said this,' she told the publication, 'but I unfortunately can't carry my own children. '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. '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,'' Blanco gushed to Howard Stern in May The couple first sparked engagement speculation in August when eagle-eyed fans noticed Gomez had uploaded a selfie to her Instagram Story with her left wedding finger obscured by a pink heart emoji  Although her path to motherhood will 'look different', the actress doubled down on the fact that she wants to be one someday. She told the outlet: 'It's not necessarily the way I envisioned it. I thought it would happen the way it happens for everyone. '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. 'It made me really thankful for the other outlets for people who are dying to be moms. I'm one of those people. I'm excited for what that journey will look like, but it'll look a little different,' she said. Selena expressed that through surrogacy or adoption, the child will be 'mine.' 'At the end of the day, I don't care. It'll be mine. It'll be my baby,' she expressed. While fans of Gomez have warmed up to Blanco, the music producer was initially met with backlash when their romance was revealed. After Gomez confirmed they were dating in December 2023, fans recirculated a 2020 clip of Blanco seemingly throwing shade at his now-fiancee while praising her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber, who he worked with on the 2021 hit Lonely, work ethic. Specifically, he made a thinly-veiled dig at pop stars who have makeup lines — like Gomez, who launched the wildly popular brand Rare Beauty in 200 — on an episode of The Zach Sang Show. 'Justin's not one of those cookie-cutter pop artists. Like you know, they're like, "This is my new single and here's my makeup line." And he's like, Justin's like, "Yo. I have a pimple and I have anxiety today." He's always been upfront about that stuff,' Blanco said. Gomez used Instagram to confirm to fans that she'd been secretly dating Blanco for six months back in December 2023 and that he was her 'absolute everything' However, the announcement was met with backlash as fans began criticizing Blanco for his looks and apparent past shade towards his now-fiancee 'For me, I think he's really falling into himself as an adult now. It's brave to put this song out,' he added. While many fans were left offended by the Blanco's remarks, others used it as motivation to cruelly criticize his appearance on social media. This prompted Gomez to take the comment section herself to defend him. She told fans that they were 'so off' with their views on Blanco as a person and insisted that he has 'treated me better than any human being on this planet.' In spite of all the nasty criticism about his looks, it was revealed last month that Blanco had been chosen as one of People magazine' Sexiest Men Alive.  Gomez reacted by gushing about how 'proud' she was of the record producer during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning. While flashing a cheerful smile, Gomez excitedly responded with, 'Yeah, that's my man!' She also revealed her first reaction upon learning that Benny would be featured in the publication and expressed, 'You know, it was very charming.' 'I think, for me, I am beyond proud to know that there is someone in the world that deeply cares about every tiny detail about who I am.' Gomez continued, 'And have someone support me, encourage me, inspire me and motivate me. It brings me a joy.' While Gomez has dated a long list of high-profile hunks prior to Blanco, her most famous romance was with fellow pop star Justin Bieber. They dated on/off from 2010 to 2018; seen in 2009 Due to how quickly Bieber seemingly moved on with his now-wife Hailey Bieber in 2018, many of Gomez's fans embarked on a years-long, one-sided war with Hailey, often leaving taunting or cruel comments on her social media pages 'And more than anything he's just my best friend. And I'm really, really lucky so...,' the actress concluded. While Gomez has dated a long list of high-profile hunks prior to Blanco, her most famous romance was with fellow pop star Justin Bieber. She and the Baby hitmaker first met in 2009 and Gomez publicly referred to him as her 'little brother' in the media. However, their friendship turned romantic in late 2010 and they dated on/off until their first split in 2014. They reportedly broke up after Gomez found photo of Kylie Jenner on Bieber's phone. They briefly reunited but split up again by December 2014. Fans were shocked when Gomez and Bieber gave their relationship another try in 2017. They called it quits for good in May 2018 and Bieber got married to his current wife Hailey Bieber just three months later. Due to how quickly Bieber seemingly moved on with Hailey, many of Gomez's fans embarked on a years-long, one-sided war with Hailey, often leaving taunting or cruel comments on her social media pages. The bullying got so bad in that Gomez was forced to issue a statement, asking her fans to backdown, in early 2023. During her and Bieber's 'off' periods between 2014 and 2017, Gomez was linked to the likes of Lord Of The Ring star Orlando Bloom, DJ Zedd, One Direction's Niall Horan, singer/producer Charlie Puth and The Weekend (pictured with Gomez in 2017) In an Instagram Story post, Gomez wrote that Hailey had 'reached out to me and let me know that she has been receiving death threats and such hateful negativity. 'This isn't what I stand for. No one should have to experience hate or bullying. I've always advocated for kindness and really want this all to stop,' Gomez concluded. Despite any drama that spawned from her romance with Bieber, Gomez confessed that the break-up was the 'best thing that ever happened to her' in her Apple + documentary, My Mind & Me (2022). She said she felt the 'worst break-up ever' had to happen so that she could learn to 'choose herself and choose life again.' 'I feel like I had to go through the worst possible heartbreak ever and then just forgetting everything at the drop of the hand, it was really confusing. But I just think that needed to happen and ultimately it was the best thing that ever happened to me.' During her and Bieber's 'off' periods between 2014 and 2017, Gomez was linked to the likes of Lord Of The Ring star Orlando Bloom, DJ Zedd, One Direction's Niall Horan, singer/producer Charlie Puth and The Weekend. In the years leading up to her romance with Blanco, Selena was rumored to have dated The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart and One Direction hunk Zayn Malik. She was reportedly with Taggart in 2022 and then with Malik briefly in early 2023. Justin BieberSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez shocked fans on Wednesday night by revealing she is now engaged to her boyfriend Benny Blanco after a year and a half of dating but their food choice to mark the milestone moment may have been even more surprising. The singer, 32, revealed the news on Instagram, sharing the first photos of her massive diamond engagement ring with her 422million followers. However there was a small detail in one of the images which revealed that famed music producer Blanco, 36, may have popped the question during a romantic nighttime picnic featuring Taco Bell. It has been well documented that Selena is a massive fan of the popular fast food chain so no doubt that one of the dishes on the picnic blanket was her favorite Mexican Pizza alongside with a platter of nachos and a burrito.  Benny - who recently made the People's Sexiest Man Alive list - has previously told the publication that his partner's passion for Taco Bell led to him learning how to recreate it from scratch. He told People in November: '[I learned how to] recreate Taco Bell meat. I've practiced a lot, and I think it's pretty indistinguishable now if you put them side by side.  Selena Gomez shocked fans on Wednesday night by revealing she is now engaged to her boyfriend Benny Blanco after a year and a half of dating but their food choice to mark the milestone moment may have been even more surprising  There was a small detail in one of the images which revealed famed music producer Blanco, 36, may have popped the question during a romantic nighttime picnic featuring Taco Bell 'There's so many things you have to do. Part of the meat is kind of blended. It's disgusting, but it's delicious. I do it all from scratch.' The Open Wide cookbook author also revealed in the same article that the two even implemented Taco Bell into their Valentine's Day celebration. Read More Selena Gomez is engaged to Benny Blanco! Star proudly reveals massive diamond ring Benny explained: 'I go all out for every date We go all out for each other. One time Sel was like, "Oh, I want to take you on a date." We drove somewhere and she had rented out a whole botanical garden for me. 'She also likes something so simple. For Valentine's Day, I got her Taco Bell, I made her movie-theater nachos, I found her favorite pickles from Texas and I deep-fried them for her. Then [I had] all her candies and Hot Cheetos.' Meanwhile Selena and Benny had the Internet abuzz on Wednesday night with the reveal of their engagement news on Instagram.   'forever begins now..' captioned the Who Said singer. She also included a photo of herself showing off her ring for the camera as Blanco wrapped his arm around her and kissed her head. The couple received an outpouring of love from their A-list celebrity friends, including Cardi B, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Gomez's BFF Taylor Swift. Selena and Benny had the Internet abuzz on Wednesday night with the reveal of their engagement news on Instagram  The singer, 32, revealed the news on Instagram, sharing the first photos of her massive diamond engagement ring with her 422million followers Swift — who has been friends with Gomez since 2008 — offered to be the couple's 'flower girl.' Blanco himself also left a cheeky comment in which he referred to Gomez as his 'wife.' Read More Selena Gomez, 32, thinks she's 'too old for the pop-star life' in candid career confession 'hey wait… that's my wife,' wrote the musician, who earned nearly 150,000 'likes.' Gomez's Only Murders In The Building co-star Steve Martin made his own post congratulating her on behalf of both him and their co-star Martin Short. 'Congratulations to Benny and Selena, from her two weird uncles,' penned the SNL alum, who included a professional photo of himself, Gomez and Short. Gomez replied to Martin's kind words with: 'You are the best weirdo a gal like me can have!'  She also said she'd 'see [him] soon' — signaling to fans that production on another season of Only Murders In The Building may be starting soon. Gomez has been dating Blanco since June 2023, though she did not confirm the relationship until that December. At the time, she used Instagram to confirm to fans that she'd been secretly dating the hitmaker for six months and that he was her 'absolute everything.' Previously, the Wolves songstress dated The Weeknd, Zedd, Nick Jonas, Taylor Lautner and was linked to a number of other stars, including Zayn Malik and The Chainsmokers' Andrew Taggart. She also famously had an on-and-off relationship with Justin Bieber, 30, that spanned eight years, before they called it quits in 2018. He is now married to model Hailey Bieber, 28, and they welcomed a baby son in August. Before getting romantic, Gomez and Blanco were friends for over a decade and even worked on music together. He has produced three of the singer's biggest hits, including the 2021 tune I Can't Get Enough and 2015's Same Old Love. 'forever begins now..' captioned the Who Said singer Blanco himself also left a cheeky comment in which he referred to Gomez as his 'wife' Gomez received an outpouring of love from her A-list celebrity friends, including Cardi B , Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow Gomez's best friend Taylor Swift also chimed in Gomez's Only Murders In The Building co-star Steve Martin made his own post congratulating her on behalf of both him and their co-star Martin Short Gomez also took to her IG Story to show off her ring In another clip, Gomez could hardly contain her joy as she covered her face with her hand Her ring was in full view Last month, Blanco revealed that it was Gomez who made the first move.  'She asked me out. It was crazy, it was crazy. She literally asked me... like we were just talking, and then she said, "You wanna get dinner?" And I went to the dinner, and I had no idea,' he explained on Kai Cenat's Twitch stream. Read More Taylor Swift reacts to Selena Gomez's engagement and reveals her role in the upcoming wedding Blanco claimed he wasn't 'nervous' because he already knew Gomez on a personal and professional level. 'No [I wasn't nervous], 'cause I've been friends with her for years. We've been friends for like 10 years plus, maybe 15,' he told Cenat. Blanco said he and Gomez got drinks but that he didn't immediately realize that he and the Rare Beauty founder were on a date. 'I didn't even realize we were on a date. And she was like, "I would've worn something different to this date." And I was like, "Wait, what? We're on a date?" I had no idea. No idea we were on a date,' he said. 'She left early because she had to go somewhere to film a video the next day, and then we hung out like two days later, and then I was like, "Yo, I think she likes me." And then I literally just kissed her, and the rest is history.' He went on to call Gomez his 'best friend.' Gomez has been dating Blanco since June 2023; seen in September 2024 Also last month, Gomez spoke about her 'future' with Blanco during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Read More Selena Gomez's dating history: Her troubled romance with Justin Bieber, fling with The Weeknd and how she found her 'sexiest man alive' Benny Blanco The Emilia Perez star has had a slew of high-profile romances from fellow Disney Channel star Nick Jonas to her nearly decade-long on/off relationship with Justin Bieber. But she told the outlet that Blanco is the one man who has made her feel the 'safest.' 'This is the safest I've ever felt in [a relationship], and I see a future with this person,' she told the outlet. The security Blanco provides has made her more comfortable with posting photos and videos of them online for her fans to see. 'And when you put a little bit out there, people are not as hungry to hunt you down,' Gomez noted. The couple first sparked engagement speculation in August when eagle-eyed fans noticed Gomez had uploaded a selfie to her Instagram Story with her left wedding finger obscured by a pink heart emoji. Adding fuel to the fire, the gossip site, DeuxMoi shared a 'tip' that Gomez 'got engaged over the weekend' while 'surrounded by friends at their usual beach house hang out' earlier that month.  Last month, Blanco revealed that it was Gomez who made the first move Gomez seemed to shutdown the rumors when she emerged in public just days later without a ring on her finger. Prior to Wednesday's engagement, Gomez and Blanco have both publicly discussed the possibility of getting married. While appearing on Howard Stern in May, Blanco said he could see himself marring the billionaire. He made the reveal after Stern asked him to share was going to ask Gomez for her hand in marriage. '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,'' he gushed. Stern then predicted marriage in their future, and Blanco replied, 'You and me both.' Earlier in the same interview, Blanco expressed his desire to welcome kids with Gomez someday. 'That's my next goal [to check] on the box. I have a lot of god kids, I've got a ton of nephews. I love being around kids,' he told Stern. When asked about Blanco's comments about marriage and children at the Time 100 Event in May, Gomez said: 'He can't lie to save his life. If he's asked a question, he'll answer it.' 'This is the safest I've ever felt in [a relationship], and I see a future with this person,' she told The Hollywood Reporter last month While appearing on Howard Stern in May, Blanco said he could see himself marring the billionaire; seen in June 'I just cherish every moment with him. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that he's not going anywhere any time soon.' Gomez then revealed that she had plans to adopt a child herself if she didn't meet the right partner by age 35. 'I was alone for five years, and I got really used to it,' Selena said. 'A lot of people are afraid of being alone and I probably tortured myself in my head for like two years being alone, and then I kind of accepted it. 'Then I came up with my plan, which was I was going to adopt at 35 if I had not met anyone,' she said. Gomez's adoption plans also stem from the fact that she cannot 'carry' children due to medical reasons, which includes a long battle with the chronic autoimmune disease Lupus. She told Vanity Fair in September that she had to 'grieve' her inability to become a mother naturally. 'I haven't ever said this,' she told the publication, 'but I unfortunately can't carry my own children. '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. '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,'' Blanco gushed to Howard Stern in May The couple first sparked engagement speculation in August when eagle-eyed fans noticed Gomez had uploaded a selfie to her Instagram Story with her left wedding finger obscured by a pink heart emoji  Although her path to motherhood will 'look different', the actress doubled down on the fact that she wants to be one someday. She told the outlet: 'It's not necessarily the way I envisioned it. I thought it would happen the way it happens for everyone. '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. 'It made me really thankful for the other outlets for people who are dying to be moms. I'm one of those people. I'm excited for what that journey will look like, but it'll look a little different,' she said. Selena expressed that through surrogacy or adoption, the child will be 'mine.' 'At the end of the day, I don't care. It'll be mine. It'll be my baby,' she expressed. While fans of Gomez have warmed up to Blanco, the music producer was initially met with backlash when their romance was revealed. After Gomez confirmed they were dating in December 2023, fans recirculated a 2020 clip of Blanco seemingly throwing shade at his now-fiancee while praising her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber, who he worked with on the 2021 hit Lonely, work ethic. Specifically, he made a thinly-veiled dig at pop stars who have makeup lines — like Gomez, who launched the wildly popular brand Rare Beauty in 200 — on an episode of The Zach Sang Show. 'Justin's not one of those cookie-cutter pop artists. Like you know, they're like, "This is my new single and here's my makeup line." And he's like, Justin's like, "Yo. I have a pimple and I have anxiety today." He's always been upfront about that stuff,' Blanco said. Gomez used Instagram to confirm to fans that she'd been secretly dating Blanco for six months back in December 2023 and that he was her 'absolute everything' However, the announcement was met with backlash as fans began criticizing Blanco for his looks and apparent past shade towards his now-fiancee 'For me, I think he's really falling into himself as an adult now. It's brave to put this song out,' he added. While many fans were left offended by the Blanco's remarks, others used it as motivation to cruelly criticize his appearance on social media. This prompted Gomez to take the comment section herself to defend him. She told fans that they were 'so off' with their views on Blanco as a person and insisted that he has 'treated me better than any human being on this planet.' In spite of all the nasty criticism about his looks, it was revealed last month that Blanco had been chosen as one of People magazine' Sexiest Men Alive.  Gomez reacted by gushing about how 'proud' she was of the record producer during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning. While flashing a cheerful smile, Gomez excitedly responded with, 'Yeah, that's my man!' She also revealed her first reaction upon learning that Benny would be featured in the publication and expressed, 'You know, it was very charming.' 'I think, for me, I am beyond proud to know that there is someone in the world that deeply cares about every tiny detail about who I am.' Gomez continued, 'And have someone support me, encourage me, inspire me and motivate me. It brings me a joy.' While Gomez has dated a long list of high-profile hunks prior to Blanco, her most famous romance was with fellow pop star Justin Bieber. They dated on/off from 2010 to 2018; seen in 2009 Due to how quickly Bieber seemingly moved on with his now-wife Hailey Bieber in 2018, many of Gomez's fans embarked on a years-long, one-sided war with Hailey, often leaving taunting or cruel comments on her social media pages 'And more than anything he's just my best friend. And I'm really, really lucky so...,' the actress concluded. While Gomez has dated a long list of high-profile hunks prior to Blanco, her most famous romance was with fellow pop star Justin Bieber. She and the Baby hitmaker first met in 2009 and Gomez publicly referred to him as her 'little brother' in the media. However, their friendship turned romantic in late 2010 and they dated on/off until their first split in 2014. They reportedly broke up after Gomez found photo of Kylie Jenner on Bieber's phone. They briefly reunited but split up again by December 2014. Fans were shocked when Gomez and Bieber gave their relationship another try in 2017. They called it quits for good in May 2018 and Bieber got married to his current wife Hailey Bieber just three months later. Due to how quickly Bieber seemingly moved on with Hailey, many of Gomez's fans embarked on a years-long, one-sided war with Hailey, often leaving taunting or cruel comments on her social media pages. The bullying got so bad in that Gomez was forced to issue a statement, asking her fans to backdown, in early 2023. During her and Bieber's 'off' periods between 2014 and 2017, Gomez was linked to the likes of Lord Of The Ring star Orlando Bloom, DJ Zedd, One Direction's Niall Horan, singer/producer Charlie Puth and The Weekend (pictured with Gomez in 2017) In an Instagram Story post, Gomez wrote that Hailey had 'reached out to me and let me know that she has been receiving death threats and such hateful negativity. 'This isn't what I stand for. No one should have to experience hate or bullying. I've always advocated for kindness and really want this all to stop,' Gomez concluded. Despite any drama that spawned from her romance with Bieber, Gomez confessed that the break-up was the 'best thing that ever happened to her' in her Apple + documentary, My Mind & Me (2022). She said she felt the 'worst break-up ever' had to happen so that she could learn to 'choose herself and choose life again.' 'I feel like I had to go through the worst possible heartbreak ever and then just forgetting everything at the drop of the hand, it was really confusing. But I just think that needed to happen and ultimately it was the best thing that ever happened to me.' During her and Bieber's 'off' periods between 2014 and 2017, Gomez was linked to the likes of Lord Of The Ring star Orlando Bloom, DJ Zedd, One Direction's Niall Horan, singer/producer Charlie Puth and The Weekend. In the years leading up to her romance with Blanco, Selena was rumored to have dated The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart and One Direction hunk Zayn Malik. She was reportedly with Taggart in 2022 and then with Malik briefly in early 2023. Justin BieberSelena Gomez