In a plot twist worthy of a rom-com, Benny Blanco found himself blindsided by love, only to realize that it had been right under his nose all along, in the form of Selena Gomez. Sharing his side of the story in a recent cover story for The Wall Street Journal, the 36-year-old chef-turned-record producer recounted how his feelings for the pop sensation blossomed during their time together in the studio.
Their musical journey intertwined when they collaborated on Blanco’s music video for “I Can’t Get Enough” in 2019, but it wasn’t until the release of “Single Soon” in August 2023 that Sparks truly flew. Reflecting on this unexpected turn of events, Blanco confessed, “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.”
However, the truth is that Benny Blanco wasn’t truly the last to know. In fact, he and Gomez had been quietly dating for six months before deciding to share their romance with the world in December 2023. Gomez, taking to Instagram at the time, hailed Blanco as “the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” confirming what many had suspected.
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez’s Shared Passion Beyond Music
Despite their unabashed displays of affection and public outings, some of Gomez’s fans have been slow to embrace her relationship with Blanco. Lingering resentment stems from comments Blanco made in 2020, praising his collaborator Justin Bieber while seemingly casting shade on Gomez’s music and ventures. However, Gomez herself has firmly defended her partner, asserting, “Yeah and he’s still better than anyone I’ve ever been with. Facts.”
In his interview with WSJ, Blanco admitted to steering clear of social media comments about himself, choosing instead to channel his energy into his forthcoming book tour for “Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends.” He eagerly anticipates introducing Gomez to a beloved New York spot, The Grill, noting her fondness for a well-made martini.
The culinary duo frequently bond over cooking, with Blanco recounting a memorable family dinner where they served up his cornbread with honey butter alongside Gomez’s corn casserole. For Blanco, the act of cooking and sharing meals is an expression of care and affection, a sentiment he believes resonates universally.
In the end, Blanco’s revelation about love sneaking up on him with Gomez poses a rhetorical question: Who wouldn’t want to be cared for and delighted by someone special? Indeed, the answer is clear: we all do.
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