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Inside Selena Gomez's Birthday Celebrations With Taylor Swift & Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez isn’t sticking to tradition for her wedding to Benny Blanco.
The Only Murders in the Building actress recently teased a surprising detail about her upcoming nuptials to the record producer, admitting that they probably won’t be cutting a cake.
“Whenever that day comes, I do know I don’t want a big cake,” Selena explained in a July 26 Rare Beauty TikTok. “My preferred dessert I think would be biscuits and gravy. My nana’s biscuits and gravy. That sounds like dessert to me.”
Of course, the 33-year-old does want to partake in the tradition of saving a bit of sweetness from her wedding day for her and Benny’s first anniversary, admitting they will have at least a small cake. As she put it, “I think I want a mini one for just us that we can freeze.”
And while Selena and Benny have been curating their perfect wedding menu since they announced their engagement in December, the couple’s love for food has always been a big part of their romance. In fact, the Open Wide author shared that he went all out on creating Selena’s dream meal for their first Valentine’s Day together.
“I brought a deep fryer—everything—made her fried pickles,” he recalled on The Howard Stern Show in May 2024. "I got her all her favorite Taco Bell. She loves Hot Cheetos, I got her Hot Cheetos. And then she loves movie theater nachos, so I brought in the nacho machine.”
It was a culinary delight he took even further this year. For their first Valentine’s Day after their engagement, Benny took Selena’s love for nachos to the next level, filling her bathtub with queso and spelling out “I love you” in tortilla chips on her bathroom floor. The 37-year-old shared the gesture to his Instagram at the time, writing in the caption, “When your fiancé [sic] isn’t much of a flowers girl.”
Selena, for her part, loved the gift. As she gushed in the comments, “I love everything ‘bout this.”
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The Wizards of Waverly Place alum has previously shared that Benny’s cooking skills are a huge bonus in their romance.
“I have a very good cook in my house,” she gushed to E! News in December. “It’s intimidating cooking for him for sure, so I let him do all that.”
For a deeper look at Benny and Selena’s love story, keep reading…
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Blossoming Romance
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena's birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024.
But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page's Instagram post, regarding Benny, "He is my absolute everything in my heart."
She continued, "Why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me. He's still better than anyone I've ever been with."
The Rare Beauty founder also shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her leaning her head on what looked to be Benny's chest.
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With This Ring...
Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled "B" ring.
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That Kiss
...including a pic of the two kissing.
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Quality Time
Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i
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Appreciating Art
Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.
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PDA Alert
Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year's Eve 2023.
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Slam Dunk Date Night
The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.
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Can't Keep Their Hands to Themselves
The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.
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Happy Birthday Benny
Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.
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Birthday Tribute
"Happy birthday baby!" Selena wrote on her Instagram. "Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco."
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PDA Alert
Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.
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Naughty PDA Alert
...and these couple's pics as well.
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Open Book
Selena celebrated the release of Benny's Open Wide in April 2024, captioning photos of the pair enjoying a cake shaped like his cookbook, "So proud."
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Happy Fourth of July
Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.
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Who Said "I Love You" First?
In July 2024, just ahead of their first dating anniversary, the two answered a viral "Who's Most Likely To" TikTok challenge, during which they were asked who was the first to say "I love you" to the other person. The answer? Selena.
Getting Cozy
Selena and Benny cuddled up in cute photos in July 2024 following her 32nd birthday.
Night Adventures
The actress captioned a gallery of summer photos, "Thank you for sharing your life with me today and everyday."
Beach Babes
The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.
Dinner Date
Selena shared a silly pic of the two enjoying a bite.
Summer of Love
They're just loving each other like a love song, baby.
Incognito
The two were bundled up with masks on during one of their outings.
Pucker Up!
In another snap, Selena wore Benny's beanie as they pursed their lips for the camera.
Not Single Soon
The "Eastside" artist gave Selena a kiss on the cheek in a sweet summer snap in July 2024.
Good for You
He wrapped his arms around her in another adorable Instagram pic.
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She Said Yes!
"Forever begins now," Selena wrote in December 2024, while revealing their engagement. Benny quipped in the comments, "hey wait… that’s my wife."
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Golden Couple
The couple enjoyed a date night at the 2025 Golden Globes.
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