Selena Gomez Sees 'Future' with Boyfriend Benny Blanco: 'This Is the Safest I’ve Ever Felt'

Mar. 15, 2025

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in January 2024.Photo:Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images

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Selena Gomezsees a “future” withBenny Blanco.In a cover story interview withThe Hollywood Reporteron Wednesday, Nov. 20, the actress/musician, 32, opened up about her relationship with the producer who was recently featured inPEOPLE’s 2024 Sexiest Man Aliveissue.While discussing recent photos of her with Blanco, 36, snapped while they were on a date at Sushi Park in Los Angeles, Gomez told the publication how comfortable she is with him.“This is the safest I’ve ever felt in one, and I see a future with this person,” theOnly Murders in the Buildingstar said of her relationship.Selena Gomez.Guy ArochGomez then discussed the experience of coordinating with the paparazzi to help provide balance in her private life.“When you put a little bit out there, people are not as hungry to hunt you down,” she said. “Like, if they hear something, they’re going to, but if you’re like, ‘I did it,’ they’re like, ‘Oh, well there’s you, just going to Sushi Park.'“Gomez added: “But there’s so much of my relationship people don’t see, that’s just mine.“The “Fetish” musician was initially linked to the producer in December 2023, confirming the pair were dating when she liked fan account posts on Instagram of the two, even commenting, “He ismy absolute everythingin my heart,” on one.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Selena Gomez.Guy ArochSince then, Gomez has shared photos of Blanco on her Instagram on numerous occasions and even took him as her date to the2024 Golden Globesin January. After the event, she shared a photo of the duo kissing on her Instagram Story, writing, “I won.”In aninterview with PEOPLEin November, Blanco revealed that the pair were dating since July 2023.“I’m so happy. I met my best friend. I have a best friend that I also get to kiss. I have a true best friend that I get to do everything in the world with, and every day is the best day of my life,” he said. “I sound like a loser, but it’s amazing!”

Selena Gomezsees a “future” withBenny Blanco.

In a cover story interview withThe Hollywood Reporteron Wednesday, Nov. 20, the actress/musician, 32, opened up about her relationship with the producer who was recently featured inPEOPLE’s 2024 Sexiest Man Aliveissue.

While discussing recent photos of her with Blanco, 36, snapped while they were on a date at Sushi Park in Los Angeles, Gomez told the publication how comfortable she is with him.

“This is the safest I’ve ever felt in one, and I see a future with this person,” theOnly Murders in the Buildingstar said of her relationship.

Selena Gomez.Guy Aroch

Guy Aroch

Gomez then discussed the experience of coordinating with the paparazzi to help provide balance in her private life.

“When you put a little bit out there, people are not as hungry to hunt you down,” she said. “Like, if they hear something, they’re going to, but if you’re like, ‘I did it,’ they’re like, ‘Oh, well there’s you, just going to Sushi Park.'”

Gomez added: “But there’s so much of my relationship people don’t see, that’s just mine.”

The “Fetish” musician was initially linked to the producer in December 2023, confirming the pair were dating when she liked fan account posts on Instagram of the two, even commenting, “He ismy absolute everythingin my heart,” on one.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Since then, Gomez has shared photos of Blanco on her Instagram on numerous occasions and even took him as her date to the2024 Golden Globesin January. After the event, she shared a photo of the duo kissing on her Instagram Story, writing, “I won.”

In aninterview with PEOPLEin November, Blanco revealed that the pair were dating since July 2023.

“I’m so happy. I met my best friend. I have a best friend that I also get to kiss. I have a true best friend that I get to do everything in the world with, and every day is the best day of my life,” he said. “I sound like a loser, but it’s amazing!”

source: people.com