Turns out, Benny Blanco is a bad liar.
The music producer revealed he had to come up with a few additional white lies on the day he proposed to Selena Gomez in December—because the singer almost didn’t show up to meet him.
“We had to do a lot of promo for the album,” Selena recalled during a joint appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with Benny March 20. “So I woke up, and I was very confused on what was happening, on where we were going, because it seemed kind of far. So, I’m kind of a little grumpy. I’m, like, tired…I said, ‘After this shoot, I’m going to go hang out with my friends.’ And he starts, I guess, going, ‘Okay, sure. We’ll see when you get here.'”
As a result of Selena’s reluctance to show up, the “Eastside” hitmaker had to scramble a bit.
“She almost didn’t even come,” Benny explained. “She was like, ‘I really don’t feel that well. I think I’m just going to stay home today. Can’t we just make up the shoot another day?’ And I was like, ‘Uhh…’ I’m trying to figure out a way to do…”
“First of all, getting engaged to someone is the craziest thing in the world,” he continued. “It’s like, right before you’re going to tell someone you’re going to be married to them forever. They’re like, ‘Show me how good you can lie to me.’ It’s the hardest thing in the world!”
Benny also called the week leading up to their engagement the “scariest week of my life” and revealed that the “Hands to Myself” singer was getting annoyed with him.
As he said, “She was just upset with me because the day before I was making bad lies.”
Of course, the couple—who released their joint album, I Said I Love You First, on March 21—did end up getting engaged that week while having an indoor Taco Bell picnic. But, even though Benny put a ring on it, he and Selena aren’t rushing into wedding planning quite yet.
Selena told Jimmy Fallon that they’re “definitely not planning exactly at this moment,” and had previously expressed that finishing their new album took precedence over figuring out their nuptials.
“I genuinely feel like this is such a special time that we get to apply it to this album and really just pour our heart into it, and completely translate what we feel and bring it to the world,” she told Rolling Stone in an interview published March 17. “That’s my main focus right now, at least.”
Benny concurred, adding that they’re still basking in the excitement of being newly engaged.
“We’re very much ‘take it one day at a time’-type of people. We’re still not over this moment,” he said in the same interview. “Literally, while you were talking, she was sitting there staring at her ring.”
Keep reading for more on Selena and Benny’s romance…
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Blossoming Romance
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena’s birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024.
But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page’s Instagram post, regarding Benny, “He is my absolute everything in my heart.”
She continued, “Why has he been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. He’s still better than anyone I’ve ever been with.”
The Rare Beauty founder also shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her leaning her head on what looked to be Benny’s chest.
With This Ring…
Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled “B” ring.
That Kiss
…including a pic of the two kissing.
Quality Time
Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i
Appreciating Art
Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.
PDA Alert
Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year’s Eve 2023.
Slam Dunk Date Night
The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.
Can’t Keep Their Hands to Themselves
The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.
Happy Birthday Benny
Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.
Birthday Tribute
“Happy birthday baby!” Selena wrote on her Instagram. “Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco.”
PDA Alert
Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.
Naughty PDA Alert
…and these couple’s pics as well.
Open Book
Selena celebrated the release of Benny’s Open Wide in April 2024, captioning photos of the pair enjoying a cake shaped like his cookbook, “So proud.”
Happy Fourth of July
Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.
Who Said “I Love You” First?
In July 2024, just ahead of their first dating anniversary, the two answered a viral “Who’s Most Likely To” TikTok challenge, during which they were asked who was the first to say “I love you” to the other person. The answer? Selena.
Getting Cozy
Selena and Benny cuddled up in cute photos in July 2024 following her 32nd birthday.
Night Adventures
The actress captioned a gallery of summer photos, “Thank you for sharing your life with me today and everyday.”
Beach Babes
The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.
Dinner Date
Selena shared a silly pic of the two enjoying a bite.
Summer of Love
They’re just loving each other like a love song, baby.
Incognito
The two were bundled up with masks on during one of their outings.
Pucker Up!
In another snap, Selena wore Benny’s beanie as they pursed their lips for the camera.
Not Single Soon
The “Eastside” artist gave Selena a kiss on the cheek in a sweet summer snap in July 2024.
Good for You
He wrapped his arms around her in another adorable Instagram pic.
She Said Yes!
“Forever begins now,” Selena wrote in December 2024, while revealing their engagement. Benny quipped in the comments, “hey wait… that’s my wife.”
Golden Couple
The couple enjoyed a date night at the 2025 Golden Globes.
Red Carpet Debut
Benny and Selena made their first joint red carpet appearance at the 2025 Emmys.
Tying the Knot
The pair got married in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2025, with guests including Taylor Swift, Martin Short, Steve Martin and Paul Rudd.
