Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco but will keep her surname
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged, as announced on Instagram on December 11. Gomez shared a post featuring her engagement ring, captioning it, “Forever begins now.” Blanco responded in the comments, calling her “my wife.” The couple has been publicly together since December 2023 and has collaborated on several music projects over the years. They recently celebrated Thanksgiving together, and friends like Taylor Swift and Jennifer Aniston congratulated them online. Gomez confirmed she will not change her surname after marriage, stating, “I am Selena Gomez. That’s it.” The couple has expressed a desire to maintain their individuality within the relationship.