Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco recently celebrated their first Christmas together as an engaged couple. The pair attended composer Benj Pasek’s annual holiday party in New York City, joining a star-studded guest list that included Debra Messing, Judy Gold, Erin Lichy, Alex Edelman, chef Jake Cohen, and Broadway star Adam Kantor.
For the festive occasion, Gomez opted for a comfortable gray matching set adorned with snowflakes and a white beanie. Blanco complemented her cozy attire with a cream-colored sweater featuring a charming detail: a stuffed animal dog tucked into the pocket.
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Chef Jake Cohen, who was also in attendance, shared glimpses of the warm and inviting event on his Instagram account, showcasing the delicious food and joyful atmosphere. The couple’s appearance at the party marks a significant milestone in their relationship, as they recently announced their engagement.
The engagement took place on December 11th, a year and a half after the couple began dating in June 2023. Their relationship blossomed from a professional collaboration, having worked together on the 2019 hit song “I Can’t Get Enough” with Tainy and J Balvin.
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Their musical partnership continued to flourish with Blanco producing Gomez’s 2023 single, “Single Soon.” Gomez publicly confirmed their romantic relationship in December 2023 via an Instagram comment, affectionately referring to Blanco as “my absolute everything in my heart.”
The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Emmy Awards, solidifying their status as a prominent Hollywood pairing. They have been openly affectionate and supportive of each other ever since. Just weeks before their engagement, Gomez playfully told Stephen Colbert on The Late Show that she was uncertain about the future of their relationship but emphasized that she was “having a great time.”
Blanco proposed to Gomez with a breathtaking marquise diamond ring during a casual Taco Bell picnic. Gomez shared the joyous news on Instagram with a photo of the ring and the caption, “forever begins now…”. Blanco’s playful response, “hey wait… that’s my wife,” further cemented their commitment.
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A source close to the couple revealed to PEOPLE that Gomez has been “glowing” since the proposal, adding that they are incredibly supportive of each other and “perfect together.” This holiday season marks a special time for the newly engaged couple as they embark on this new chapter in their lives.
