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Amidst the buzz surrounding her latest album, singer and actress Selena Gomez was seen in New York City on Wednesday afternoon with her fiancé, music producer Benny Blanco. The Rare Beauty founder and Golden Globe nominee, 32, showcased a striking all-red ensemble as she and Blanco, 37, made their way to an event promoting her popular makeup line.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Step Out in NYC for Rare Beauty Event
Gomez, who has recently addressed public commentary regarding her physique, sported a form-fitting mini-dress paired with a sophisticated mock neck and an oversized blazer. She navigated the New York City streets in towering scarlet heels, with her husband-to-be accompanying her.
Gomez’s Stylish Red Outfit
The “Emilia Perez” star’s dark bob haircut framed her defined jawline as she smiled at onlookers and photographers. Her all-red attire made a bold statement as she celebrated her brand’s latest launch.
- Dress: Skintight mini-dress in red
- Blazer: Oversized red blazer
- Shoes: Tall scarlet heels
- Hair: Dark brunette bob
Blanco’s Eclectic Fashion Sense
Blanco, who proposed to the beauty mogul last December, displayed his unique fashion choices while supporting Gomez at the Rare Beauty gathering. The musician, known for producing tracks for artists such as Katy Perry, Halsey, and even Gomez’s former boyfriend Justin Bieber, layered a stylish tan coat over a floral button-down shirt.
- Coat: Stylish tan coat
- Shirt: Floral-print button-up shirt
- Jeans: Dark denim jeans
- Belt: Colorful braided belt
- Boots: Yellow snakeskin boots
He completed his attention-grabbing look with dark denim jeans, a braided belt with vibrant colors, and yellow snakeskin boots.
Rare Beauty Launches New Blush
Rare Beauty, established by Gomez in 2020, is currently celebrating the debut of their new Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush. The blush, priced at $27 and available exclusively on Sephora.com, is described as having a ‘cushiony, cream-to-powder’ texture and is offered in seven different shades.
Rare Beauty’s Success and Gomez’s Billionaire Status
The remarkable success of Rare Beauty contributed significantly to Gomez becoming a self-made billionaire last year. According to Fortune, Gomez’s net worth is estimated at $1.3 billion, with over 80% of her wealth originating from her stake in the makeup brand.
New Album “I Said I Love You First” Released
In addition to celebrating the expansion of her Rare Beauty collection, Gomez recently unveiled her collaborative album with Blanco, titled “I Said I Love You First.” The album, featuring 14 original songs, provides an intimate look into Gomez and Blanco’s swift romance, which secretly began in the summer of 2023. Released on March 21, the album has garnered attention for its candid portrayal of their relationship.
Collaborations and Album Reception
To bring the project to fruition, they collaborated with fellow musicians including Gracie Abrams, Charli XCX, and Finneas. Following the album’s release, Gomez expressed gratitude to Blanco in an Instagram post, acknowledging him as her “personal journal” throughout the creative process.
While “I Said I Love You First” has received varied reactions from fans and critics, Taylor Swift, a close friend of Gomez, publicly praised the album. To promote their collaboration, Gomez and Blanco have engaged in open interviews on popular talk shows and podcasts.
Gomez Reflects on Past Relationships
Most recently, the couple appeared on the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast, where Gomez discussed her previous relationships. Prior to Blanco, Gomez famously had an on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Bieber for eight years, and also dated other high-profile celebrities such as Taylor Lautner, Nick Jonas, and The Weeknd.
Learning from Past Experiences
During the podcast, Gomez admitted to Shetty that she has been “guilty” of sometimes exaggerating disagreements or conflicts in past relationships. She explained, “I think for me, I necessarily felt like in other situations of mine I was very reactive.”
“I think that’s why I was alone for five years because I really needed to collect myself,” Gomez added, highlighting a period of self-reflection before her current relationship.
Relationship with Blanco Described as “Easy”
Before becoming romantically involved in 2023, Gomez and Blanco shared a close friendship and professional relationship for over a decade. She revealed that they had not pursued a romantic connection earlier because she was not in the appropriate “headspace.”
“I think in the past, that’s why I said to [Blanco] all the time 10 years ago it’s not that I wouldn’t have wanted to be with you, I just wouldn’t have been in the right headspace, and I don’t think you deserved what I had gone through before,” the “Spring Breakers” actress elaborated.
“I’ve learned a lot of lessons and I’ve made mistakes and I just want this to be right. So for me, that was a lesson that I had to learn.”
Gomez characterized her relationship with Blanco as “unbelievably easy” in comparison to her previous, “difficult” romances. She elaborated, “For me, it was really difficult in the past and he’s made it unbelievably easy so that if I even get to the point where I’m so frustrated, he’s like very quick to understand.”
Blanco’s “Humiliating Confession”
Blanco’s calm demeanor and patient nature have helped Gomez become a less reactive partner and experience a sense of comfort in their relationship. Blanco also openly discussed their romance and made a revealing admission during the interview with Shetty, which was released on Monday.
Attempting to Set Up Gomez with a Friend
He disclosed that before he and Gomez developed romantic feelings, he attempted to set her up with a friend. “I thought she hated me,” Blanco confessed. “Obviously, 99% of it was in my head.”
He recounted, “I was talking to her and said, ‘Oh my God, I have so many good single guy friends… We have dinners at the house all the time. You should come over sometime.'” Blanco further shared, “I wasn’t even thinking about anything [romantically with Selena] and we’re talking about our ideal date and this and that,” recalling their early interactions.
Relationship Timeline: From Friendship to Engagement
The couple’s romantic relationship began in the summer of 2023, although Gomez did not publicly confirm it until December 2023. Almost exactly a year later, Blanco proposed to Gomez during a romantic nighttime Taco Bell picnic, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.