Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Engagement: Love, Secrecy, and Joy

Engagement Reveal: Selena Gomez announced her engagement to Benny Blanco on Instagram.

Kept Secret for Months: They got engaged in August but kept it private until December.

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Reason for Secrecy: Selena avoided overlapping her news with Justin Bieber's baby announcement.

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Instagram Joy: Selena shared photos of her diamond ring, captioned, "Forever begins now."

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Celebrity Reactions: Taylor Swift and Jennifer Aniston cheered Selena's engagement online.

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Longtime Bond: Benny and Selena worked together on music for over 10 years before dating.

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Romantic Beginnings: Their love story started in June 2023, going public later that year.

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Selena's Ideal Partner: She values kindness, humor, and family connections in a partner.

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"Safest Relationship": Selena says Benny makes her feel safe and sees a future with him.

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Morning Rituals: Benny loves early mornings with Selena, calling it their special time.

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