Benny Blanco Opens Up About Falling For Longtime Collaborator Selena Gomez

Music producer Benny Blanco has revealed how his close friendship with pop star Selena Gomez gradually blossomed into romance. In an interview with WSJ Magazine, the hitmaker behind songs like “Eastside” reflected on realizing Gomez was always more than a friend.

Despite knowing each other for years through work on tracks such as 2019’s “I Can’t Get Enough,” Blanco said he was oblivious to their deeper connection. “It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes, and you don’t even notice, and then you have that Clueless moment where you’re like, ‘Wait, I’m in love.'”

Fans had picked up on chemistry between Blanco and Gomez as far back as the music video for “I Can’t Get Enough,” where playful scenes of them cuddling added an amusing romantic subplot. Still, Blanco said recognizing their bond outside of music happened organically over time.

By late 2023, Gomez had made their affection public through social media posts dedicated to “the best thing that’s ever happened.” While maintaining privacy otherwise, she has praised Blanco for understanding her world as a beloved celebrity and helping her growth.

As their relationship has blossomed away from the studio, both continue creating hits and finding joy in each other’s company at sports games or premieres. With a shared passion for music, fans are eager to see if Blanco and Gomez’s real-life love story might inspire future collaborations as sweet as their unlikely coming together.