Benny Blanco Reveals Selena Gomez Rented Out Botanical Garden ...
Benny Blanco Reveals Selena Gomez Rented Out Botanical Garden for Lavish Date Night
You’ll love this date night idea like a love song.
Benny Blanco savors every moment he gets to spend with girlfriend Selena Gomez, but it's the earliest hours of the day that he finds the most special.
"I'm a real morning person," Benny told People in an interview published Nov. 11. "It's my favorite time to spend with Sel, because we both wake up really early. It's like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up."
He continued, "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."
While the music producer enjoys simple moments with the "Love You Like a Love Song" singer, when it comes to date nights, they tend to think outside of the box—and go above and beyond.
"I go all out for every date. We go all out for each other," Benny said. "One time Sel was like, 'Oh, I want to take you on a date.' We drove somewhere, and she had rented out a whole botanical garden for me."
The 36-year-old continued, "She also likes something so simple. For Valentine's Day, I got her Taco Bell, I made her movie-theater nachos, I found her favorite pickles from Texas and I deep-fried them for her. Then [I had] all her candies and Hot Cheetos."
The couple also gets creative when it comes to gift giving, with the "Eastside" hitmaker revealing a thoughtful present that Selena, 32, got for him when things first got serious between them.
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"The first time me and Sel were really going to be long distance for a while, she made a bear that when I pressed its hand, it said, 'I miss you so much. You're going to be okay. I'll see you when I get back,'" Benny shared. "She's very good at gifting. She does the same thing as me: Most of our gifts, we make them for each other."
Benny's sweet confessions about his relationship with the Only Murders in the Building star followed his recent show of support for the multihyphenate performer when he attended her Rare Impact Fund Benefit Oct. 24.
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The duo was all smiles as they packed on the PDA at the charity event, and it's exactly that level of comfort with life in the spotlight that Selena appreciates in her partner.
“I think it's just really important to meet someone that respects you," she told Zane Lowe in February. “And I think it's really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in.”
“I'd have to say overall it's the safest that I feel," Selena added. "It's been really lovely and I've only grown through it, so it's awesome."
Keep reading for more about Selena and Benny's relationship.
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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.
