Selena Gomez Celebrates Benny Blanco's Birthday with Romantic Instagram Post

The couple tied the knot in an intimate Santa Barbara ceremony last September.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Selena Gomez marked her husband Benny Blanco's 38th birthday with a romantic Instagram post featuring photos from their relationship, including their wedding day. The post included PDA-filled snapshots of the couple kissing, cuddling, and attending events together. Blanco responded lovingly to Gomez's tribute, calling her the "best birthday present."

Why it matters

Gomez and Blanco's public displays of affection and heartfelt messages for each other's milestones showcase their strong bond and the continued excitement in their relationship, even after tying the knot. Their wedding last year was a high-profile celebrity event, further highlighting the couple's status in the entertainment industry.

The details

Gomez's Instagram post included a carousel of photos from throughout her and Blanco's relationship, starting with black-and-white shots from their intimate September 2025 wedding in Santa Barbara. The couple was surrounded by famous friends like Taylor Swift, Martin Short, and Steve Martin at the ceremony, where Gomez wore a Ralph Lauren gown. The post also featured other PDA-filled moments of the couple, including kissing, cuddling, and attending events like the Golden Globes together.

  • Benny Blanco celebrated his 38th birthday on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • Gomez and Blanco were married in an intimate Santa Barbara ceremony in September 2025.
  • Gomez recently appeared on Blanco's podcast 'Friends Keep Secrets' a few days before his birthday.

The players

Selena Gomez

An American singer, songwriter, and actress who is Benny Blanco's wife.

Benny Blanco

An American record producer, songwriter, and DJ who is Selena Gomez's husband.

Taylor Swift

An American singer-songwriter who attended Gomez and Blanco's wedding.

Martin Short

A Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, and producer who attended Gomez and Blanco's wedding.

Steve Martin

An American actor, comedian, writer, and producer who attended Gomez and Blanco's wedding.

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What they’re saying

“U r the best birffday present i could ever ask for.”

— Benny Blanco (Instagram)

The takeaway

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's public displays of affection and celebration of each other's milestones demonstrate the strength and joy in their relationship, even after their high-profile wedding last year. Their continued outpouring of love for one another provides a glimpse into the private lives of these two entertainment industry figures.