'I Need Him, And I Love Him': Selena Gomez's Romance With Benny Blanco Makes Her Better

Actor and musician Selena Gomez and her husband, music producer Benny Blanco, have been known to give us glimpses into their romance, sharing in interviews and on social media just how happy they make each other. After having worked together on multiple occasions, the two were friends before they became romantically involved in 2023. In 2024, the former Disney Channel star and the producer got engaged, and a year later, they tied the knot. While we already discussed some red flags in Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's relationship, the two have certainly shown that their love continues to grow. In fact, in 2026, Selena Gomez's husband Benny Blanco proved that actions matter most in love, not words, giving us one of the cutest examples of his love language.

Of course, Blanco isn't the only one showing his love. In a candid conversation with People in September 2026, Gomez opened up about their relationship, revealing that, despite being married for a year, the two lovebirds are still head over heels with each other. "We're still in the honeymoon stage," the "Only Murders in the Building" star shared. "It just feels so wonderful to have a partner that genuinely listens and meets you right where you are, whatever that mood or day looks like. I need him, and I love him. He is a very joyful human: fun, spontaneous, and he loves to talk." The star added that the two balance each other perfectly, and that Blanco has actually taught her an important life lesson. "Stop overthinking and be a little bit more confident," Gomez shared, adding, "That's something he doesn't pressure me to be. He just inspires me to be that."

Selena Gomez has previously also gushed about Benny Blanco, admitting that his love and support mean everything to her. "I think, for me, I am beyond proud to know that there is someone in the world that deeply cares about every tiny detail about who I am," she admitted to Elle in December 2024. "And have someone support me, encourage me, inspire me, and motivate me. It brings me a joy. And more than anything he's just my best friend. And I'm really, really lucky so."

Unfortunately, the couple's relationship wasn't always met with praise, as some fans have questioned Gomez's relationship with the music producer. However, the "Same Old Love" singer shared that no matter what her fans think, she is committed to Blanco. "My own fans, who I adore and feel like have shaped who I am, will say the most hurtful things to me about how I live my life," she told Time in May 2024. "But he has the strength in him that none of that noise fazes him. It's really impressive, and I just cherish every moment with him."

Before Blanco, Gomez was in a highly publicized relationship with fellow child star Justin Bieber. After ending things one final time in 2018, Gomez even joined the celebs who drastically changed their hair after a breakup. Apart from Bieber, Gomez also dated Nick Jonas and The Weeknd, but her relationship with Blanco seems to make her happy in a way fans never expected.