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It’s official: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are dating. On Thursday, Dec. 7, the “Calm Down” singer confirmed that she and the record producer are in a relationship. The pair previously collaborated in 2019 on their hit single “I Can’t Get Enough.” After knowing each other for years, it seems Gomez and Blanco have officially gone from friends to lovers.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Relationship Confirmed On Instagram
After sparking romance rumors over the past several weeks, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship has officially been confirmed by the Only Murders in the Building actress herself. She first hinted she was dating the musician by liking an Instagram post by the celebrity news account @popfactions that featured the headline “Selena Gomez Is Rumored To Be Dating Producer Benny Blanco.” Shortly afterward, Gomez responded to @popfactions’ claim that she’s in a relationship by commenting “facts” underneath their post.
After her comment went viral, Gomez shared a picture on her Instagram Story of her resting her head on a man’s chest. Although his face can’t be seen, the man appears to be Blanco. The star is known for having collaborated with many artists over the years, including Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, and SZA. In 2020, he even teamed up with Gomez’s ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, whom she dated on and off for eight years.
How Long Have They Been A Couple?
Although they only sparked dating rumors recently, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco appeared to have become an item earlier this year. The singer hinted at the pair’s dating timeline while defending critics of her new relationship. While responding to someone who told Gomez to not be “mad” over receiving hateful comments, she said:
Not mad. It’s been 6 months bb. I will always defend my friends family and fans till the day I die.
Selena Gomez
The person seemed to be referencing an old comment Gomez made in 2016. At the time, the actress told Bieber that if he couldn’t “handle the hate” over his then-relationship with Sofia Richie, then he should “stop posting pictures” of his girlfriend. She also told him to not be “mad” at his fans, who have “supported” him for years.
Although trolls have made hurtful comments about Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship, many of their fans have defended the stars on social media.