Selena Gomez Details Being in the “Safest” Relationship Ever With Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez, who began dating Benny Blanco last summer, shared the sweet reason why she has chosen to be so public with her relationship and how it actually helps maintain her privacy.

Selena Gomez doesn’t have to lose herself to love Benny Blanco.

The Only Murders in the Building star—who began dating the music producer in 2023—recently shared why she has chosen to be so much more public with her current relationship than she has in the past.

“I guess this is the safest I’ve ever felt in one,” Selena told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Nov. 20, “and I see a future with this person.”

And while the 32-year-old is happy to gush about her boyfriend online, she also noted that letting the world in a little helps keep curious minds at bay.

“When you put a little bit out there, people are not as hungry to hunt you down,” she continued. “If they hear something, they’re going to, but if you’re like, ‘I did it,’ they’re like, ‘Oh, well there’s you, just going to [dinner].’”

But the Rare Beauty founder also emphasized that social media only captures a fraction of her and Benny’s life together, noting, “There’s so much of my relationship people don’t see, that’s just mine.”

Although Selena is keen on keeping many aspects of their personal lives private, Benny recently gave a peek into the special moments he shares with the Disney Channel alum.

“I’m a real morning person,” he told People earlier this month. “It’s my favorite time to spend with Sel, because we both wake up really early. It’s like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up.”

And the 36-year-old—who has worked with artists like Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna and Britney Spears—is still treating every day with Selena like a gift.

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“I have a true best friend that I get to do everything in the world with,” he continued, “and every day is the best day of my life. 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.”

“The first time me and Sel were really going to be long distance for a while,” Benny shared, “she made a bear that when I pressed its hand, it said, ‘I miss you so much. You’re going to be okay. I’ll see you when I get back.’”

Needless to say, he summed up his romance with Selena by adding, “She’s very good at gifting.”

Keep reading to look back at Selena and Benny’s relationship…

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Blossoming Romance

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena’s birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024.

But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page’s Instagram post, regarding Benny, “He is my absolute everything in my heart.”

She continued, “Why has he been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. He’s still better than anyone I’ve ever been with.”

The Rare Beauty founder also shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her leaning her head on what looked to be Benny’s chest.

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With This Ring…

Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled “B” ring.

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That Kiss

…including a pic of the two kissing.

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Quality Time

Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i

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Appreciating Art

Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.

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PDA Alert

Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year’s Eve 2023.

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Slam Dunk Date Night

The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.

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Can’t Keep Their Hands to Themselves

The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.

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Happy Birthday Benny

Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.

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Birthday Tribute

“Happy birthday baby!” Selena wrote on her Instagram. “Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco.”

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PDA Alert

Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.

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Naughty PDA Alert

…and these couple’s pics as well.

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Open Book

Selena celebrated the release of Benny’s Open Wide in April 2024, captioning photos of the pair enjoying a cake shaped like his cookbook, “So proud.”

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Happy Fourth of July

Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.

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Who Said “I Love You” First?

In July 2024, just ahead of their first dating anniversary, the two answered a viral “Who’s Most Likely To” TikTok challenge, during which they were asked who was the first to say “I love you” to the other person. The answer? Selena.

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