The 32-year-old singer and actress shared the exciting news on Instagram on Wednesday, December 11. Her post featured a close-up of her engagement ring and a heartwarming photo of her and Blanco, 36, embracing and celebrating their engagement. Gomez captioned the post, “forever begins now..”
Blanco playfully commented, “hey wait… that’s my wife,” signaling his excitement for their future together. Gomez also showcased her stunning ring in a mirror selfie shared on her Instagram Stories.
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Blanco previously hinted at marriage during a May appearance on The Howard Stern Show, where he spoke fondly of Gomez. “When I look at her … I’m always just like, I don’t know a world where it could be better than this,” he shared.
The couple’s relationship blossomed after years of friendship. They first collaborated on the 2019 single “I Can’t Get Enough” alongside Tainy and J Balvin. They began dating in June 2023, and by December of that year, Gomez publicly confirmed their relationship, responding to fan posts on Instagram and calling Blanco, “my absolute everything in my heart.”
Their love story became even more public with their red carpet debut at the 2024 Emmys in January. In February, Gomez spoke about their bond with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, saying, “It’s really important to meet someone that respects you. … I feel the safest I’ve ever felt, and it’s been really lovely.”
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Earlier in May, Gomez opened up to TIME about her journey before meeting Blanco. Reflecting on her single years, she said, “I was alone for five years, and I got really used to it. … Then I came up with my plan, which was I was going to adopt at 35 if I had not met anyone. It just happens when you least expect it.”
Their engagement marks the start of a beautiful new chapter for the pair. Congratulations to the happy couple!