Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco: A Complete Relationship Timeline

Barely two hours after confirming her relationship with record producer Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez was on the defensive, arguing with fans on Instagram who questioned whether Blanco, 35, was a good match for the 31-year-old.

“Then why is he the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” Gomez replied after a fan shared their disapproval. “He’s still better than anyone I’ve been with,” she added, seeming to shade all of her exes.

How did we get here? Good question. Read on for a complete timeline of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s relationship, in reverse chronological order, including how they first met, where they are now—and why some fans were so up in arms about the whole thing.

December 8, 2023: Selena Gomez shares a photo of her left hand in which she’s wearing a blinged out “B” ring on her ring finger. There is no caption.

December 7, 2023: Selena Gomez comments, “Facts,” on a post from the Instagram account @popfactions, which shared the headline, “Selena Gomez Seemingly Confirms Relationship With Benny Blanco.”