Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco sparks “Who’s Benny Blanco?” memes and fan frenzy

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are again in the headlines after an internet meme storm erupted across social media platforms, with netizens posting funny memes and participating in the fan frenzy.

When Blanco got into a relationship with Selena Gomez, it instantly made a huge buzz. Since then, news and gossip about their love story kept resurfacing from time to time. In December 2024, Selena fans got the good news of her engagement with Benny Blanco. The spotlight has remained focused on them since, covering their every move. Loyal Selena fans expressed joy together with prayers for their happy life ahead.

Recently, Selena posted an image of her engagement ring on Instagram along with the caption,

"forever begins now.."

Blanco also commented with a warm reaction on the post. He wrote,

"hey wait… that's my wife"

Fans are not being kind when reacting to their relationship. The face behind Rare Beauty and many successful albums, Selena had previously collaborated with Blanco on hit songs like "I Can't Get Enough" (2021) and "Single Soon" (2023).

With the latest update coming in that Benny has entered the contest of winning the prestigious title of Sexiest Man Alive 2024 from People Magazine, fan enthusiasm has rekindled. Some are reacting to Benny's entry into the contest with funny memes and comments, clearly not hugely accepting and appreciative of the news.

But Selena did not miss the negative reactions and took a stand for their relationship. She gave a shoutout to Blanco and showcased her deep love and compassion for her now fiance. She positively noticed and lauded him for his sweet gesture. Blanco brought her Taco Bell Mexican pizza, which she shared on her Instagram story.

Some fans took the news on a good note.


Another X user wrote


Who is Benny Blanco?

Benny Blanco is a renowned record producer, songwriter, and musician. Blanco's original name is Benjamin Joseph Levin. He posts funny and self-deprecating humor content on his social media and is known for his down-to-earth personality.

The latest addition to Benny Blanco's buzz is the humorous digs fans are taking at him about the nomination. Some fans believe this Benny Blanco has been mistakenly picked for the title run.

Another page posted,

A short tweet goes,

Selena shared her joy with this picture on Instagram.

Selena's post (Image via Instagram/@selenagomez)
Selena's post (Image via Instagram/@selenagomez)

He also won the 2013 Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Blanco himself is a humor enthusiast. Posts on his wall testify to this.

Selena has been very appreciative of her boyfriend. She actively acknowledged his gestures and defended him against public and online trolling. With comments and memes flooding in on Blanco's looks and personality, there are times when Selena takes a stern stand for her boyfriend.

Earlier, she said,

"He has treated me better than any human being on this planet."
"He is my absolute everything in my heart."
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Edited by Anshika Jain