Selena Gomez’s most well-known relationship was with fellow musician Justin Bieber. After dating him, she found love with a new man who cooks for her and prepares surprises for her birthday. Sadly, not all her fans think the new man is worthy of her, but she feels differently.
Selena Gomez dated another celebrity on and off for a couple of years. When their relationship concluded, she stayed single for some time. The songstress eventually found love again with someone she’s known for a couple of years. Let’s start with her relationship with Justin Bieber.
Gomez’s Relationship with Justin Bieber
When Gomez was 18, she was dating one of the most sought-after stars of her time, Justin Bieber. The pair dated quietly for months before officially appearing as a couple in February 2011. They broke up and reconciled several times during their relationship.
In May 2011, when asked if there was a reason she was more open about dating the singer, Gomez had a candid answer. The actress explained how she doesn’t like hiding but still prefers keeping certain things to herself.
Being 18, she was okay with the fact that she was bound to fall in love, hang out with some people, and explore herself. In July 2011, the couple faced rumors that they’d broken up, and the speculations resurfaced again the following month.
Bieber and Gomez squashed the rumors by appearing happy together at a haunted house on September 30. In an Oprah Winfrey interview that aired on November 25, 2011, Bieber opened up about his decision to go public about his relationship. He did so despite the backlash he got from fans.
Bieber explained, “I don’t ever want her to feel like I’m ashamed of her.” Sadly, by November 2012, the pair had broken up. A source confirmed that Gomez had ended the relationship “about a week ago.”
The insider explained that things got complicated for the duo because they were apart a lot. Gomez allegedly had trust issues, and although it wasn’t easy for the pair, their relationship had to end. After some time, the actress found love again.
Gomez’s New Man
In December 2023, Gomez opened up about her love life in an interview. She revealedthat she honestly needs to “start being attracted to the right kind of people because it’s a bit of both.” The star noted how hard it was to find someone who listens and cares about her.
But she knew that when it finally happened, it would be “great,” and she wanted it to be healthy too. In a May 2024 interview, the star confessed that she was “alone for five years” and got used to it.
She noted how many people feared being alone. The star admitted that she tortured herself in her mind for two years while being alone before finally accepting it. After accepting things for what they were, the pop singer made a plan.
She decided that at age 35, if she still hadn’t met anyone, she was going to adopt. The new man in her life is Benny Blanco, a music producer, and songwriter. The pair have known each other for a long time. In March 2019, Blanco shared the new music video of her song “I Can’t Get Enough.”
On July 22, 2023, Gomez celebrated her 32nd birthday by posting images on Instagram. The first photo showed her posing at a beachfront establishment with a banner that had the words “Happy Birthday Selena” written on them.
The next two pictures were close-ups of the celebrity. In the post’s caption, the songstress wrote, “Thank you so much for your birthday wishes!! I’m very grateful and always thankful 🥰 32.” One of the people who wished her a happy day was Blanco.
Taking to his Instagram, the songwriter shared two images of his girlfriend. The first picture showed the pair cuddled up on what looked like a mattress in their “I Can’t Get Enough” music video. Blanco wore the same bear costume and looked content with his arm around Gomez.
The second photo showed the actress smiling while cuddling a large white teddy bear. Blanco captioned the post, noting how he used to play a teddy bear in her music video and “now I get to b urs in real life… happy bday bb! I love u!” Sadly, some netizens don’t think the pair are well suited but others approve.
Netizens Expressed Mixed Reactions about Gomez’s New Boyfriend
In May 2024, Blanco had an interview on the “Today” show. There he spoke about his relationship with Gomez and his new book “Open Wide.” The record producer’s cookbook is said to teach everything one needs to know about enjoying life, cooking, and “throwing the greatest dinner party of all time.”
The book’s title also describes it as “a cookbook for friends.” Blanco explained that he learned to cook when his mother worked in a different state. He cooked meals and prepared them for when his mother came home.