5 Things to Know About Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez’s Fiancé

Selena Gomez recently became engaged to Benny Blanco after over a year of dating. The couple shares many commonalities. Like Gomez, 32, Blanco, 36, boasts a roster of hit songs, including Kesha’s "Tik Tok" and Katy Perry’s "Teenage Dream." This musical connection makes them seem perfect together.

On December 11, Gomez shared an Instagram post to showcase her engagement ring, captioning, "Forever begins now." Blanco responded in the comments, stating, "Hey wait… that’s my wife." Their relationship became public in December 2023, with Gomez revealing they had been dating for "six months." She shared, "He is my absolute everything in my heart," adding, "He’s still better than anyone I’ve been with. Facts."

As they prepare for their wedding, here are essential facts about Benny Blanco:

He Was Mentored by Dr. Luke

Blanco received guidance from famed producer Dr. Luke, who has worked with superstars like Katy Perry and Kesha. With Dr. Luke, Blanco co-produced and co-wrote Perry’s "Teenage Dream" and Kesha’s "Tik Tok." He has collaborated with numerous top artists, including Ed Sheeran, Britney Spears, and Kanye West. Notably, Blanco has also worked with two of Gomez’s former partners, Justin Bieber and The Weeknd.

Blanco and Gomez initially met in 2015, where they teamed up for her songs "Same Old Love" and "Kill Em With Kindness." They collaborated again on "I Can’t Get Enough" four years later and reunited in 2023 for her track "Single Soon."

He Originally Wanted to Be a Rapper

Blanco was born Benjamin Joseph Levin and initially aspired to be a rapper. In a 2018 New York Times interview, he confessed he shifted to music production when he realized "no one cares what a chubby Jewish kid from Virginia thinks." Reflecting on his career, Blanco mentioned, "I don’t think there’s any world where I’d say, ‘Yeah, man, I’m a hitmaker.’" He focuses on genuine emotion and feeling in his music production.

Blanco aims to produce music that differs from mainstream radio trends, tailoring each song to fit the individual artist’s style.

He Ran Two Record Labels

Blanco headed two record labels under Interscope Records, Mad Love Records and Friends Keep Secrets. His labels featured artists such as Tory Lanez and Jessie Ware. In 2014, Ware described Blanco's unique working style: "I was getting frustrated, and then I realized this is the way he worked. It made him work much more brilliantly."

He Has His Own Cookbook

In collaboration with chef Matty Matheson, Blanco hosted a YouTube series called Matty and Benny Eat Out America in 2020. This partnership led to a follow-up show titled Stupid Fcking Cooking Show in 2021. Blanco released a cookbook named Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends, which features favorite recipes and dinner party tips. Gomez endorsed the book, writing on Instagram in May, "So proud of @itsbennyblanco – Open Wide is out now!!"

He’s Been Open About His Mental Health

In a May interview with Howard Stern, Blanco discussed his experiences with anxiety. He originally kept these feelings private but later recognized their impact. He began cognitive behavioral therapy, a tool he credits for helping manage anxious thoughts. "I struggled with impostor syndrome and many other challenges," he mentioned.

Notably, Gomez has also addressed her mental health experiences in her Apple TV+ documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me.

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