Selena Gomez, 32, and music producer Benny Blanco, 36, ended 2024 on a loving note. The actress shared a heartfelt Instagram slideshow on New Year’s Eve, featuring sweet photos and clips with her fiancé, just weeks after their engagement announcement on December 11.
The post began with an image of a paper plate with the words “I love you” written in ink, followed by a cozy selfie of the couple. The gallery included a glamorous moment of Blanco kissing Gomez’s hand during a night out and a video from the same evening where the two shared a kiss.
Another photo showed the couple posing in front of a security monitor at a T.J. Maxx store. Gomez also included a fun shot of her and her younger sister enjoying Serendipity 3’s iconic frozen hot chocolate in New York City, ending the slideshow with a mirror selfie that highlighted her stunning engagement ring.
“Happy New Year ❤️,” Gomez captioned the post, reflecting her joy as the couple welcomed 2025 together.
Gomez and Blanco first went public with their relationship in December 2023, after dating privately since June. Their debut red carpet appearance came in January 2024 at the Emmy Awards, where they entertained fans as a couple.
A source revealed to PEOPLE in April 2024 that their relationship was “very serious.” Despite Gomez’s work commitments in New York, the couple made long-distance work. “Benny makes her feel special, and she’s never been treated better by a guy,” the insider added.
The engagement news came on December 11, when Gomez shared a photo of her six-carat marquis diamond ring on Instagram. “Forever begins now,” she wrote, prompting Blanco’s playful comment, “Hey wait… that’s my wife.”
The proposal was described as simple and personal, perfectly tailored to Gomez’s style. Blanco surprised her with her favorite Taco Bell meal before popping the question. The newly engaged couple celebrated with an impromptu gathering of friends and family, marking the start of their exciting new chapter.
As 2024 came to a close, Gomez and Blanco celebrated their first Christmas as an engaged couple. They attended a star-studded Hanukkah party hosted by composer Benj Pasek, further cementing their bond with shared traditions and joyous moments.
Their love story continues to delight fans, and with a strong partnership, Gomez and Blanco are heading into 2025 with hearts full of love and excitement for their future.
