It’s official: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are engaged, 18 months after dating.
Gomez, 32, announced the news of her engagement in a sweet Instagram post, sharing a series of images of herself showing off a huge diamond ring while crying tears of joy as she hugs her new fiance.
She captioned the post: “Forever begins now.”
One of the images showed the singer sitting atop a picnic blanket with a delicious spread of Taco Bell dishes around her, suggesting Blanco, 36, may have popped the question in the sweet setting.
Gomez and Blanco’s relationship milestone was met with excitement by her celebrity friends, with Taylor Swift even offered as a possible member of the bridal party, commenting: “Yeah, I’ll be the flower girl.” .
Meanwhile, “Friends”, actress Jennifer Aniston wrote: “HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!” and Cardi B called out: “Waiiiittt hold on.â€
Gomez and Blanco, who is a successful record producer, began dating in 2023, although they had previously collaborated on a number of music projects before their relationship blossomed into romance.
Since the pair began dating, former Disney star Gomez has also seen her professional life flourish, earning ultra-elite billionaire status this fall, a feat largely fueled by the success of her Rare brand. Beauty, which is now valued at $2 billion. .
She is also reaching new heights on social media, becoming the most followed woman on Instagram, where she has amassed a legion of 423 million fans.
Now that they’ve “put a ring on it,” the couple must decide which of their many mansions will become their marital home.
Take a look at their rich options.
Encino Estate
In 2020, the singer bought musician Tom Petty’s former SoCal estate for $4.9 million.
The 9,000 square foot property was custom built in 1989.
By the time Gomez caught up with him, Petty was long gone, having moved on from the rocker following his 1996 divorce.
But its spirit could be found in the recording studio and the stuffy performance space — good elements Gomez likely appreciated when she made the big purchase.
The five-bedroom residence with high ceilings and a gourmet kitchen features a much lower level that includes a wine cellar, gym, massage room, creative work area, kitchen, vocal booth, den and guest suite.
Accommodation in Woodland Hills
Another option for lovebirds is this darling spot that Gomez picked up in 2017 for $1.8 million.
Built in 1949, the Wizard is private, gated and set on half an acre.
The four-bedroom, four-bath, 3,500-square-foot property offers details like hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room and plenty of natural light.
The modern kitchen offers Wolf appliances and quartz counters, while the family room has a home theater, wood-beamed ceilings and built-ins.
The gorgeous primary residence comes with a large walk-in closet, fireplace, and spa-inspired bathroom with a rainfall shower and jetted tub.
The outdoor space is also enticing, with a swimming pool, fire pit and an outdoor kitchen.
Gomez has also had many other houses.
She spent the Covid pandemic in a cute four-bedroom apartment in Studio City, CA, which she picked up in 2017 for $2.24 million.
Then, in August 2020, she unloaded it for a small profit, selling it for $2,368,000.
She also had a brief stint in the celebrity enclave of Calabasas, CA, buying a place in 2014 for $3.7 million that ended up back on the market in 2015 for $4,495,000.
Although the custom property was three acres in size and included amenities such as a guest house, a large yard, a heater and a gym, it lacked privacy and had problems with intruders.
Gomez sold it for $3.3 million in 2016.
In 2011, while she was still a teenager, Gomez’s parents, through a trust, reportedly bought a house in the San Fernando Valley, where the young star lived for a while.
It went on the market for $3.495 million in 2014 and sold for $3.45 million.
The “Spring Breakers” star also briefly owned a home in Fort Worth, TX.
It got a big spread in 2015 as a place to stay while visiting family, but it didn’t last long.
She put the 10,000-square-foot property on the market in 2018 for $3 million, bringing it down to $2.7 million a few months later when it finally sold.
The Only Murders in the Building star recently rented an apartment in New York City’s Upper East Side while she was filming the Hulu series with Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Apartment in New York
Blanco, a songwriter and author who has worked with major talents such as Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran, has been trying to unload his New York City apartment.
Lead singer Blanco, whose name is Benjamin Joseph Levin, bought the three-bedroom loft in 2011 for $3,445,000.
He first listed the Chelsea home in May for $3,995,000, but with no takers the price has since dropped to $3,750,000.
The completely renovated apartment has a prime corner location, 11 foot ceilings and windows facing southeast.
The compact kitchen opens into the main living space and has a breakfast bar.
Building amenities include 24/7 doormen, concierge service, and access to a fitness center, rooftop deck, and children’s playroom.
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