Selena Gomez has expressed profound admiration for her partner, Benny Blanco, revealing in a recent Vanity Fair cover story that he has brought a new dimension of love into her life. The interview, published on September 9, sheds light on Gomez’s feelings about their relationship and future together.
Gomez, 32, who has been publicly linked to Blanco, 36, since December 2023, shared how their bond has deepened her understanding of love. Reflecting on their connection, she said, “I’ve never been loved this way. He’s just been a light. A complete light in my life. He’s my best friend. I love telling him everything.”
The couple, who first collaborated musically on tracks like 2015’s “Same Old Love” and 2019’s “I Can’t Get Enough,” have been candid about their feelings. Blanco even voiced his desire to marry Gomez during an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show in May. “He can’t lie,” Gomez remarked with a laugh. “After the interview, I was dying laughing. Like, ‘Anything else you wanted to put out there?'”
Despite the strong feelings and public declarations, Gomez is not rushing into marriage. She emphasized, “We always make sure we’re protecting what we have, but there’s no rules. I want him to always be himself. I always want to be myself.”
Gomez also stated a firm stance on her identity should marriage occur. “I’m not changing my name no matter what. I am Selena Gomez. That’s it.”
In addition to her personal life, Gomez is busy with her professional career. She is preparing for her role as Jessi Del Monte in the upcoming film Emilia Pérez. Gomez recently shared a preview of her performance of the song “Mi Camino” from the movie, set to be released in select theaters this November and on Netflix in the U.S., U.K., and Canada on November 13. Blanco showed his support by commenting on her post, praising the film as “one of the best movies I have ever seen.”
As Gomez continues to balance her thriving career with her flourishing relationship, she remains focused on maintaining her authenticity and celebrating her personal milestones.