Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have not been shy about displaying their affection for each other since making their relationship public in late 2023. Selena Gomez mentioned that the couple found love in a surprising way.
The “Come & Get It” singer admitted that their romance took her by surprise because she'd initially asked him to find her a date, only to realise she had feelings for him when he tried to introduce her to one of his pals at a birthday party.
She noted to Time magazine: “It just happens when you least expect it."
Despite being very happy with Benny, 36, Selena emphasized that her happiness is not solely dependent on her relationship. She not only embraced being single but also started making long-term plans without a partner.
"It’s a little irrelevant, only because he isn’t my only source of happiness.
“I was alone for five years, and I got really used to it. A lot of people are afraid of being alone and I probably tortured myself in my head for like two years being alone, and then I kind of accepted it.
"Then I came up with my plan, which was I was going to adopt at 35 if I had not met anyone.”
The 'Only Murders in the Building' actress finds it "really impressive" that Benny is just able to shrug off trolls making comments about their relationship.
She said: “I know what people can do to people I love. My own fans, who I adore and feel like have shaped who I am, will say the most hurtful things to me about how I live my life.
"But he has the strength in him that none of that noise fazes him. It’s really impressive, and I just cherish every moment with him.
"I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that he’s not going anywhere any time soon.
Benny recently sparked headlines when he told DJ Howard Stern he wants to marry Selena and have children with her.
She laughed when asked about his comments: “He can’t lie to save his life. If he’s asked a question, he’ll answer it.”