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Selena Gomez Declares Love for Husband Benny Blanco Amid Backlash
The singer shared a video of the couple kissing on Instagram after Blanco's controversial podcast appearance.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Selena Gomez took to Instagram to share a video of herself and her husband, music producer Benny Blanco, kissing, declaring her love for him amid recent backlash over Blanco's controversial appearance on his podcast "Friends Keep Secrets." Gomez and Blanco have been dating since 2023 and married in 2025.
Why it matters
Gomez's public display of affection for Blanco comes after he faced criticism on social media for his behavior on his podcast, where he showed his dirty feet on camera and joked about passing gas. This highlights the challenges celebrity couples can face when dealing with public scrutiny and backlash.
The details
In the Instagram Story video, Gomez wrote, "I fall more and more in love with you every day my love." Gomez and Blanco have known each other since Selena was a teenager, but they began dating in June 2023 and revealed their engagement in December 2024 before marrying in September 2025 in Santa Barbara, California.
- Gomez and Blanco began dating in June 2023.
- Gomez and Blanco announced their engagement in December 2024.
- Gomez and Blanco married in September 2025 in Santa Barbara, California.
The players
Selena Gomez
An American singer, songwriter, and actress who has been in a relationship with Benny Blanco since 2023.
Benny Blanco
An American songwriter, record producer, and DJ who has faced recent backlash over his behavior on his podcast "Friends Keep Secrets."
What they’re saying
“I fall more and more in love with you every day my love.”
— Selena Gomez (Instagram)
The takeaway
This incident highlights the challenges celebrity couples can face when dealing with public scrutiny and backlash, and how they may choose to respond by publicly expressing their love and support for one another.
