On September 27, 2025, pop icon Selena Gomez and music producer Benjamin “Benny Blanco” Levine exchanged vows in a romantic ceremony in Santa Barbara, California marking one of the most talked about celebrity weddings of the year. From a long friendship through years of working together, to engagement and finally marriage, their relationship has captured fascination, speculation, and admiration. This is what we know so far about the union of two longtime collaborators.
From Colleagues to Companions
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s story did not begin in romance. Their connection was first forged professionally. They first collaborated musically back in 2015 on tracks such as “I Can’t Get Enough”, and again in later projects like “Single Soon.” Over time, the relationship changed from studio sessions and shared creative space to something much more personal. In December of 2023, Gomez confirmed what fans had long suspected that she was in a romantic relationship with Blanco. Sources note that by then, the pair had already been together for roughly six months.
Engagement and Shared Plans
After more than a year of dating publicly, Blanco proposed to Gomez in December 2024. The influence of their musical partnership remained strong they had already co-written, produced, or otherwise collaborated on several songs. Their romance, engagement, and work often intersected, adding both intimacy and creative synergy to their relationship. In interviews leading up to their wedding, Gomez and Blanco spoke about a shared future not just marriage, but children, family life, and blending their values. They also made practical decisions, such as discussing a prenuptial agreement not from mistrust, but as a way to protect individual assets (particularly Gomez’s Rare Beauty brand, which she has developed over many years).
The Wedding: What We Know
The ceremony took place in late September 2025 in California. Gomez, age 33, walked down the aisle in a custom Ralph Lauren halter gown with floral detailing; Blanco (age 37) wore a Ralph Lauren tuxedo. The setting was intimate, elegant, and full of personal touches. Notable moments included Gomez’s grandfather, David Michael Cornett, walking her down the aisle a gesture that Gomez’s mother Mandy Teefey called a “fairytale come true.” Friends and fellow celebrities were in attendance: Taylor Swift, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Paris Hilton, and others. They also staged a second dress change for Selena a lace white gown with delicate floral lace details. After the ceremony, social media posts from both Gomez and Blanco confirmed their marriage. Blanco captioned one Instagram post, “My wife in real life,” while Gomez posted with “ 9.27.25 .”
Themes and Significance
There are several dimensions of this marriage that stand out, beyond the wedding itself. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have known each other for a long time not only as collaborators in music but as peers who understand the pressures of public life. Their conversations about values, respect, supporting each other’s work, and being on the same page about major life decisions seem to show that they entered this with intentions rooted in both love and purpose. Gomez made it clear before the wedding that she did not plan to change her name. She has also emphasized the importance of not losing herself in a relationship, maintaining her identity, her career, and the work she’s done. It appears that both she and Blanco value not only their union but the preservation of who they each are individually. They didn’t rush. The couple talked about marriage and children but also emphasized doing things right arranging a prenup, balancing careers, waiting until they felt ready. Even in their wedding planning, they admitted delays or shifting plans due to work obligations.
The public response has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans, colleagues, and other celebrities expressed congratulations and admiration. Some have highlighted how mature the relationship seems, especially compared to more public and volatile celebrity relationships. The wedding itself was widely covered and praised for being both beautiful and deeply intimate in feel. Gomez’s family has been involved in supportive roles; her grandfather walking her down the aisle, her mother’s emotional remarks. Even amid rumors or media speculation, there appears to be a strong family foundation. In a world where celebrity relationships are often fleeting, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s marriage is being viewed by many as a meaningful pivot. It suggests that longevity, understanding, shared values, and mutual respect can matter more than flashy announcements or grandeur. For Gomez especially, this seems like a chapter of stability and choice choosing when to move forward, protecting her work, and entering the institution of marriage in her own way.
Now that the wedding has taken place, the road ahead for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco includes fresh possibilities artistic collaborations, joint appearances, perhaps new projects built on their partnership, both personal and professional. There will also be ongoing public interest, as fans watch how this marriage weaves into Gomez’s continued work in music, film, acting, business (Rare Beauty), and philanthropy. As with all such high-profile unions, the intersection of personal life and public life will inevitably create challenges. But if the pattern of their relationship thus far is any indication grounded in friendship, creativity, mutual support they may navigate these challenges with more grace than many.
