Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco continued to revel in their engagement over the holiday season. On December 26th, Blanco, the 36-year-old music producer, shared a heartwarming video on social media. The video captured the couple cozying up together in warm attire at composer Benj Pasek’s annual holiday gathering in New York City. Both Gomez, 32, and Blanco can be seen lip-syncing to a live rendition of “Winter Wonderland” playing in the background.
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In the video, Gomez rests her head on Blanco’s shoulder, her marquise cut diamond engagement ring prominently displayed as her hand rests on a stuffed animal nestled in Blanco’s chest pocket. Ann Grimmett, a jewelry expert and VP of Merchandising at Jared Jewelers, previously estimated the ring to be around 6 carats and worth approximately $225,000. Gomez also reposted the sweet video to her own Instagram account.
Blanco’s video also featured the talented musician behind the “Winter Wonderland” performance: film composer Nicholas Britell, known for his work on acclaimed movies such as If Beale Street Could Talk, Moonlight, and Mufasa: The Lion King.
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The couple initially announced their engagement on December 11th via Gomez’s Instagram. The post featured a photo of her stunning ring and a caption that read, “[F]orever begins now..,” sending the internet into a frenzy. A second photo showed a beaming Gomez surrounded by Taco Bell, a known favorite of hers.
Blanco, in a previous interview for PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive Issue, revealed he learned to cook Taco Bell’s signature meat specifically because of Gomez’s love for the fast-food chain. He offered relationship advice, suggesting that even simple gestures like cooking a loved one’s favorite meal, regardless of skill level, can be a meaningful expression of affection.
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Following Gomez’s announcement, Blanco shared his own post, a video seemingly filmed on the day of the engagement. The video showcased Gomez’s infectious joy as she toasted with champagne, with set lights visible in the background of her picnic photoshoot. The video was aptly set to the tune of Gomez’s 2015 hit, “Good for You.” Even Taco Bell’s official Instagram account chimed in, expressing their excitement for the couple with a comment about wedding bells.
A source close to the couple shared with PEOPLE that Gomez and Blanco are incredibly supportive of each other, striving for the best in one another and perfectly complementing each other.
