Selena Gomez announced her engagement to Benny Blanco, the music producer, on Instagram on December 12.
Taylor Swift's response to this news has been described as iconic.
Selena Gomez shared her engagement news through a series of images on social media. The photos included one where she's showing off her engagement ring, another where they're enjoying a picnic outdoors, and a third where she and Benny Blanco are seen in a loving embrace. The caption of the post was "Forever begins now..."
Fans and friends quickly reacted to the announcement, with many offering their congratulations. Among them was Taylor Swift, who also took the opportunity to celebrate the couple's big news.
Selena Gomez revealed she's engaged in a post on Instagram (Instagram/ @selenagomez)
Jennifer Aniston left a warm comment saying, "HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!" while Cardi B wrote, "Waiiiiitttt hold on." Gwyneth Paltrow exclaimed, "SELENAAAAAAA."
Ever the friend, Taylor Swift humorously responded, "Yes I will be the flower girl," to Selena Gomez's engagement announcement, which fans adored. One X user (formerly known as Twitter) praised, "Taylena is the best friendship in the music industry." Another user expressed, "It's always nice to see celebrities supporting each other in such special moments. I'm sure Selena must be thrilled to have Taylor by her side on her big day." A third comment read, "Queens supporting queens," and another user simply stated, "Honestly that would be cute."
Benny Blanco, the groom-to-be, also chimed in on his fiancée's post, adding to the wave of congratulations and love from friends and fans alike.
Taylor Swift's response to Selena Gomez's engagement is nothing short of iconic
Blanco wrote, "Hey wait… that's my wife."
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Relationship Timeline:
- The couple began dating in 2023, with Gomez announcing in December of that year that they had been together for six months prior to going public, describing Blanco as her 'absolute everything'.
- Both artists have openly expressed their affection for each other through social media and interviews. In a February 2024 interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1, Gomez highlighted the significance of finding someone who respects you.
- She further elaborated on how 'nice' it is to have someone to 'lean on' who 'understands the world' she inhabits, stating that she feels the 'safest' she's ever felt with Blanco.
On The Howard Stern Show, Blanco expressed his contentment, stating that he doesn't 'know a world where it could be better than this' when he looks at Gomez.
Thank you!
