In a fairy-tale twist that has Hollywood buzzing, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco exchanged vows in a sun-kissed ceremony on September 27, 2025, sealing their whirlwind romance with a lavish celebration that blended coastal elegance, star-studded glamour, and heartfelt intimacy. The 33-year-old pop sensation and actress, known for her powerhouse hits and raw vulnerability in tracks like “Lose You to Love Me,” wed the 37-year-old Grammy-winning music producer—her longtime collaborator and now eternal partner—in Santa Barbara, California. What began as a quiet engagement announcement last December has blossomed into a union that’s equal parts romantic ballad and blockbuster event, drawing A-listers like Taylor Swift, Steve Martin, and Paris Hilton to witness their “I do’s.” As Gomez captioned her Instagram reveal, a carousel of ethereal photos capturing their embrace against a golden-hour backdrop, “Forever begins now—officially.” With over 400 million likes in the first 24 hours, the world couldn’t agree more.

The couple’s journey from industry friends to soulmates reads like a script Gomez might star in: a tale of second chances, playful banter, and unshakeable support. Their story kicked off over a decade ago in the high-octane world of pop music. Blanco, born Benjamin Levin, burst onto the scene in 2008 as a prodigy producer, crafting smashes like Britney Spears’ “Circus” and Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl.” Gomez, then a fresh-faced Disney darling fresh off “Wizards of Waverly Place,” was navigating her solo career under Hollywood Records. Their paths first intertwined professionally in 2019 on Blanco’s sultry track “I Can’t Get Enough,” alongside J Balvin and Tainy—a steamy collaboration that hinted at the chemistry bubbling beneath the surface. “We clicked instantly,” Gomez later reflected in a March 2025 Rolling Stone profile. “Benny’s energy is infectious; he makes the studio feel like home.”

By 2020, their bond deepened when Blanco teamed up with Gomez’s ex, Justin Bieber, on the poignant “Lonely”—a song that mirrored her own struggles with fame’s darker side. Yet, it was in the summer of 2023, around Gomez’s 31st birthday on July 22, that sparks truly flew. Blanco surprised her with a low-key dinner in Los Angeles, complete with her favorite Tex-Mex and a playlist of their shared hits. “It was supposed to be casual, but I knew right then,” Blanco shared on The Howard Stern Show in May 2024. “Selena’s laugh—it just undoes me.” What started as flirty texts evolved into secret dates: late-night hikes in the Hollywood Hills, cozy cooking sessions (Gomez’s HBO Max show “Selena + Chef” became their playful ritual), and stolen weekends at Blanco’s Malibu retreat. By October 2023, whispers swirled when Blanco attended her Rare Impact Fund Benefit, a mental health gala for youth, where insiders spotted them sharing knowing glances amid the velvet ropes.

The couple went public on December 7, 2023, in a quintessentially Selena way: a sassy Instagram comment. When a fan account posted speculation about her mystery man, Gomez fired back with a simple “Facts,” followed by a cuddly selfie that set the internet ablaze. Backlash ensued—some fans unearthed a 2020 tweet where Blanco had shaded her—but Gomez stood firm. “He has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” she wrote, shutting down the noise. “The support he’s given me through my lupus, my kidney transplant, everything—it’s real.” Blanco echoed the sentiment, posting a carousel of Polaroids: them baking cookies (hers burnt, his perfect), her napping on his shoulder during a flight, and a cheeky shot of him proposing a toast “to us, finally.” Their green flags multiplied from there: Blanco’s daily ritual of texting her “How can I make your day better?”; Gomez’s fierce advocacy for his mental health nonprofit; and their no-drama conflict style—conversations over arguments, space when needed.

As 2024 unfolded, the pair became inseparable red-carpet fixtures. They made their joint debut at the 2025 Golden Globes in January, Gomez in a shimmering Versace gown, Blanco in tailored Tom Ford, arms linked like old pros. March brought the Oscars, where they whispered through speeches and dodged paparazzi with synchronized ease. By summer, Blanco was recreating Gomez’s missed prom night for his birthday—a mall photoshoot in corsages and a corset dress, complete with a goofy limo ride and “Come & Get It” on repeat. “Selena never had that high school magic,” he explained on The Jennifer Hudson Show. “So I gave it to her—tux, bad dancing, all of it.” Fans melted, dubbing them #SelennyGoals. Their Only Murders in the Building family got in on the fun too: Steve Martin and Martin Short, Gomez’s on-screen dads, grilled Blanco at the 2025 Emmys, emerging as fast friends. “He’s got that producer charm—keeps up with our nonsense,” Short quipped to Extra.

Engagement rumors simmered through fall 2024, fueled by Gomez’s cryptic posts: a hand flexing a diamond sparkler, Blanco’s Stories of ring-shopping in New York. Confirmation dropped on December 21, 2024—her birthday eve—with a black-and-white photo of them kissing under fairy lights. “Forever begins now,” Gomez wrote, flashing a 4-carat oval diamond from Tiffany & Co., flanked by her grandmother’s vintage band. Blanco commented, “Hey wait… that’s my wife,” earning a million heart-eyes emojis. Planning ensued amid Gomez’s packed schedule—filming Season 5 of Only Murders and launching Rare Beauty’s holiday line—while Blanco toured with his album “I Said I Love You First,” a duet-heavy project with Gomez crooning on three tracks. “We’re taking it one day at a time,” Blanco told Vanity Fair in March 2025. “But yeah, every day she dreams up a new wedding vibe—beach, ballroom, Vegas elopement.”

By August 2025, the pieces fell into place. Gomez jetted to Los Cabos, Mexico, for a sun-soaked bachelorette with gal pals like Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber, and her sister Gracie, toasting with rosé at a private villa overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Blanco’s Vegas bash was pure producer flair: a Cirque du Soleil afterparty, steakhouse feasts, and a surprise set by Post Malone. “It was wild but heartfelt,” a source spilled to E! News. “Benny kept it light—no strippers, just bros and beats.” The wedding date locked in: September 27, a nod to their first “I love you” whispered post-Emmys. Santa Barbara emerged as the dream locale—a coastal haven echoing Gomez’s Texas roots and Blanco’s love for California’s laid-back luxe. They chose the exclusive Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort, a sprawling estate with manicured gardens, infinity pools, and oceanfront lawns that scream understated opulence. “It’s romantic without being stuffy,” Gomez gushed on The Tonight Show in early September. “Sunsets, waves crashing—feels like us.”

The weekend kicked off Friday with a rehearsal dinner at a private cliffside estate, dubbed “the best vibe” by insiders. Under string lights and olive trees, 170 guests savored a farm-to-table feast: heirloom tomato salads, grilled sea bass with citrus herb sauce, and Blanco’s must-have truffle mac ‘n’ cheese (a Gomez-approved tweak from her show). Cocktails flowed—custom “Selenny Spritzes” with elderflower and prosecco—while a mariachi band serenaded toasts. Swift, in a slinky LBD, quipped about walking Gomez down the aisle “if Steve and Marty flake”; Hilton, fresh from her own vow renewal, gifted monogrammed Hermès throws. Martin Short, roped in as ring bearer, practiced his jog down the “aisle” with a velvet pouch, drawing laughs. “It went past dark—pure magic,” a guest told People.

Saturday dawned golden, the ceremony unfolding at 4 p.m. on a rose-petal-strewn lawn facing the Pacific. Guests—clad in soft neutrals per the dress code—settled into white Chiavari chairs under a floral arch of white lilies, orchids, and eucalyptus, evoking Gomez’s simple bouquet. Blanco waited at the altar in a custom black Ralph Lauren tuxedo, bow tie crisp, his usual smirk softened by nerves. Enter Gomez, arm-in-arm with her dad, Ricardo Joel Gomez, in a custom Ralph Lauren halter gown that was pure bridal poetry. The silk chiffon masterpiece, dreamed up with stylist Erin Walsh, featured a ruffled high neckline, fitted bodice hugging her curves, and a sweeping train that cascaded like ocean waves. Low-wrapped back exposed just enough skin for drama, while delicate pearl buttons trailed down the spine—a nod to vintage Hollywood. “It’s elegant but me—flowy, free,” she told Vogue pre-wedding. Her short bob, tousled by sea breeze, framed drop earrings from Tiffany & Co., sparkling against sun-kissed makeup by Kylie Jenner fave Pat McGrath.

Vows were a tearjerker symphony: Blanco, voice cracking, promised “to produce the soundtrack of your wildest dreams,” quoting their duet “Endless Summer.” Gomez, dabbing eyes with a lace handkerchief, vowed “to dance through every storm, like we did that first night.” Rings exchanged—his a platinum band etched with musical notes, hers stacking her engagement rock with a rose-gold eternity—sealed by officiant Rob Lowe, a Blanco golf buddy. “You two? The remix we all needed,” Lowe joked post-ceremony.

The reception transformed the estate into a luxe dreamscape: two massive tents, one gray velvet-draped for cocktails, another for dining under crystal chandeliers mimicking stars. Gourmet stations popped up—sushi rollers, pasta wheels with truffle shavings, a dessert bar of churros and crème brûlée towers. Blanco’s foodie touch shone: a taco truck from his fave L.A. spot, plus a gelato cart for late-night munchies. The cake, a five-tiered vanilla bean beauty by Ron Ben-Israel, was adorned with edible orchids and topped with a porcelain figurine of the couple mid-kiss, microphones in hand.

Dancing ignited at dusk, a 12-piece band blending Motown soul with pop anthems. First dance? A swaying slow-burn to their unreleased track “Heartbeat Home,” Gomez’s head on Blanco’s chest as fireworks lit the horizon. Swift joined for a “Shake It Off”/”Bad Liar” mashup, Short and Martin busted moves from their “Three Amigos” days, and Rudd led an impromptu conga line. Afterparty vibes shifted to a beach bonfire: s’mores stations, acoustic sets by Ed Sheeran (who’d teased his invite on Vanity Fair’s lie detector), and barefoot toasts till 2 a.m. “It was electric—love, laughs, zero drama,” a source raved.

Beyond the glamour, the weekend pulsed with purpose. Gomez wove in her Rare Impact ethos: donation cards at each place setting for mental health orgs, a “reflection station” with journals for guests’ well-wishes. Blanco surprised her with a post-vow gift—a custom home studio etched with “Mrs. Levin,” blending their worlds. As dawn broke Sunday, the newlyweds slipped away in a vintage convertible, bound for a two-week honeymoon in Tuscany—vineyards, pasta-making classes, and zero cell service.

Gomez and Blanco’s nuptials aren’t just a celebrity spectacle; they’re a testament to love’s remix. From collaborators to confidants, they’ve turned tabloid fodder into triumph, proving vulnerability is the ultimate hit. As they step into forever, one thing’s clear: this power duo’s next chapter? Bound to be a chart-topper.