Selena Gomez was spotted enjoying a cozy moment with her new fiancé, Benny Blanco, on Wednesday as they celebrated Hanukkah with friends. The 32-year-old founder of Rare Beauty shared smiles with her 36-year-old music producer partner in a photo posted on Instagram by author Jake Cohen.
Cohen’s caption playfully remarked, “Some lonely Jews on Christmas getting lit.” Among the attendees were actress Debra Messing and Erin Lichy from Real Housewives of New York City.
Gomez also shared a moment on her Instagram Stories, expressing her excitement about meeting actor Josh Radnor. She posted a selfie with him, writing, “Made my Christmas @joshradnor… huge fan of How I Met Your Mother.”
Earlier this month, Gomez announced her engagement to Blanco, a year after confirming their relationship. She shared photos of her stunning diamond ring with her 422 million followers, captioning the post, “Forever begins now…” alongside a sweet image of her fiancé kissing her head.
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Before Blanco’s proposal, Gomez was associated with several high-profile relationships, most notably with Justin Bieber. She has also dated The Weeknd, Zedd, Nick Jonas, Taylor Lautner, and Zayn Malik.
Gomez confirmed her relationship with Blanco in December 2023, sharing that they had been together for six months. This announcement came after she made supportive comments on an Instagram post, indicating she was in a relationship. She expressed that he treats her better than anyone else.
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After going public, some fans recalled Blanco’s past remarks about pop stars, where he referred to those who promote brands alongside their music as “cookie-cutter.” Despite the mixed reactions, Gomez defended him, saying, “Lol yeah, and he’s still better than anyone I’ve ever been with. Facts.”
In response to a fan’s concerns about Blanco’s influence, she added, “He has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
For the Hanukkah celebration, Gomez chose a casual look, wearing a plush silver-gray sweatsuit decorated with snowflakes and a knit gray hat. Blanco complemented his outfit with a cream sweater and beige trousers, accessorized with layered gold chains.
