Celebrity News: Benny Blanco Reveals He Once Tried to Set Up Fiancée Selena Gomez with a Friend—‘I Thought She Hated Me’

Celebrity News: Benny Blanco Reveals He Once Tried to Set Up Fiancée Selena Gomez with a Friend—‘I Thought She Hated Me’

The 37-year-old music producer revealed that he once attempted to set up his fiancée, 32-year-old Selena Gomez, with a friend, believing she “hated” him. The couple shared the story during the March 24 episode of the Jay Shetty Podcast.

“I thought she hated me,” Blanco admitted, recalling their first meeting 16 years ago, arranged by Gomez’s mother, Mandy Teefey, to collaborate on a song.

“Obviously, 99% of it was in my head,” he continued. “I told her, ‘I have so many great single guy friends … You should come over for dinner sometime.’ I wasn’t even thinking about anything romantic—we were just talking about ideal dates.”

Blanco explained that he wanted Gomez to feel comfortable in their friend group so their collaboration would go smoothly. However, as they started texting and exchanging “ugly” selfies, their friendship deepened.

Gomez confessed on the podcast that she eventually began to “fall for [Blanco]” during their message exchanges. “I had no idea,” Blanco admitted in response.

When asked if he regrets nearly self-sabotaging their relationship, Blanco said, “I feel like it all happens for a reason. Maybe me doing that is what disarmed her enough.”

Blanco and Gomez announced their engagement in December 2024 after more than a year of dating. Gomez first confirmed their relationship in December 2023 by liking and commenting on fan account posts about them on Instagram.

Blanco and Gomez are currently promoting their collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, which offers fans “a unique window into their relationship.” The album was released on March 21.

According to a press release, “This album came together organically, allowing them to create art that authentically reflects their experiences. It chronicles their entire story—from before they met to falling in love and looking ahead to the future.”