Fans React to ‘Childhood Idol’ Selena Gomez’s Engagement to Benny Blanco; Taylor Swift, Cardi B and More Join the Celebration

As a long-time fan of Selena Gomez, I can hardly contain my excitement as I write this! The news of her engagement to Benny Blanco is not just a milestone in her career or personal life, but a testament to her resilience and strength that has been evident throughout her journey. From her days as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place to battling health struggles and heartbreaks, Selena has always been an inspiration.

Selena Gomez has shared the delightful news of her engagement to her boyfriend of one year Benny Blanco. The Rare Beauty mogul took to Instagram to reveal her dazzling diamond ring leaving fans and her famous friends like Taylor Swift, Cardi B, Lil Nas X, Gwyneth Paltrow, and more gushing over the news! 

Gomez shared a collection of photos from her engagement day, featuring images of her ring and a picture of her with the singer enjoying a picnic and some Taco Bell. She wrote, “The start of forever…” This post received numerous comments and over 2 million likes within an hour of being posted. The actress Emilia Perez, who was nominated for a Golden Globe this year for her role in a French-Spanish film, has been dating Blanco since 2023.

White suggested to Green with a Marquis-cut diamond ring, subtly echoing the lyrics of her popular tune “Good for You”. He then made a comment on Selena’s post, stating, “Hold up… that’s my spouse.

Over the moon with excitement, I can’t help but shout out my joy! Lilly Collins penned down, “Best news ever! Couldn’t be more thrilled for the two of you!” Nina Dobrev echoed this sentiment with a resounding, “YES !!!! Congratulations!!!!! So ecstatic for both of you!!!!!” Suki Waterhouse chimes in with a heartfelt “Congratulations, beauty!” I’m just one among many who are beaming with happiness for the lucky pair!

Cardi B promptly exclaimed her delight over the news, saying something like, “Whoa, let me catch up here!” followed by several emoticons. Meanwhile, Selena’s friend Taylor Swift confirmed, “I’ll gladly serve as the flower girl.

Fans of Selena Gomez, often referred to as Selenators, are not lagging when it comes to expressing their affection for her. A user expressed, “My childhood icon has found lasting happiness. Witnessing Selena Gomez navigate heartbreak, health challenges, and depression, only to reach this beautiful moment, holds immense significance for me! It’s clear that she is in a happy and loving environment, thriving in her career at its peak.

A passionate fan expressed their joy over Selena finding her fairytale ending. Another is eagerly anticipating seeing Selena in a wedding gown.

One fan took to X, formerly Twitter to say, “My childhood idol my Alex Russo is getting married. Watching Selena Gomez work since she was seven going through heartbreaks, battling lupus, undergoing a kidney transplant, and managing bipolar disorder all leading up to this happy moment means so much to me. Now, she is an actress, singer, entrepreneur, billionaire, daughter, sister, friend, and soon-to-be wife. I’m so happy for her.”

Previously working together on music, it’s said that Gomez and Blanco started dating in June 2023. Though they chose to keep their love life under wraps, they eventually made their relationship public by confirming it in December 2023.

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2024-12-12 13:53