Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Magical Wedding: A Love Story Captured in Santa Barbara
Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco tied the knot, sharing the happy news on Instagram with a romantic photo of them embracing. The couple looked stunning in custom-made attire by Ralph Lauren, with Gomez in a white halter bridal dress and Blanco in a tuxedo and bow tie. The ethereal wedding photos were captured by photographer Petra Collins, adding to the magical moment. The wedding took place in the Santa Barbara area, with preparations including a massive outdoor tent.
Gomez's Instagram post announcing the marriage quickly garnered over 14.7 million likes within just 12 hours, with celebrities and brands flooding the comments section to congratulate the newlyweds. Camila Cabello, Lily Collins, and Amy Schumer were among the well-wishers, along with the official accounts of "Only Murders in the Building" and Rare Beauty, Gomez's cosmetics company. Blanco, 37, and Gomez, 33, got engaged at the end of the previous year after knowing each other for about a decade. They collaborated on the 2019 song "I Can't Get Enough," featuring J Balvin and Tainy.
Benny Blanco has an impressive track record as a songwriter and producer, with credits on hit songs like Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream," Britney Spears' "Circus," and Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger." Meanwhile, Gomez has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since her early days on "Barney and Friends" and later as a teen star on Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place." Her music career has seen success with chart-topping hits like "Calm Down," "Good for You," "Same Old Love," and "Come & Get It." She has also received accolades for her role in "Only Murders in the Building" alongside Martin Short and Steve Martin.
With a massive social media following of 417 million Instagram followers, Gomez holds the record for the most-followed woman on the platform. The couple's wedding announcement has been met with an outpouring of love and support from fans and the entertainment industry, marking a joyous occasion for the newlyweds.