Selena Gomez marries Benny Blanco in Santa Barbara ceremony

Selena Gomez has married music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco, announcing the news in an Instagram post that shows the couple kissing and embracing on a lawn in Santa Barbara. Blanco responded to the post with the line, “My wife in real life.” Gomez wore a white halter bridal dress with floral flourishes, and Blanco wore a tuxedo and bow tie, both custom-made by Ralph Lauren.

Paparazzi photographed a massive outdoor tent and other preparations in the Santa Barbara area ahead of the ceremony. Friends in the entertainment industry and brands associated with Gomez offered messages of congratulations on social media as the wedding approached.

"Our Mabel is MARRIED," said the account for her Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, while the Rare Beauty cosmetics line posted: “so happy for you two.” Best wishes were also sent by Camila Cabello, Amy Schumer and others.

Gomez and Blanco first crossed paths about a decade ago and became engaged at the end of last year. They previously collaborated on the 2019 song “I Can’t Get Enough,” which also featured J Balvin and Tainy. Blanco has been credited on a range of major songs as a writer and producer, including Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” Britney Spears’ “Circus,” and Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger.” Gomez, whose hits include “Calm Down,” “Good for You,” “Same Old Love” and “Come & Get It,” rose to fame as a child with appearances on “Barney and Friends” before becoming a breakout star on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place. In more recent years she has earned nominations for her work with Martin Short and Steve Martin on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.” Gomez also commands one of the largest audiences on social media, with 417 million Instagram followers.

The two have long maintained a professional collaboration and friendship, with their personal partnership drawing attention in the entertainment world as Gomez continues a multi-faceted career that spans music, television and fashion. The ceremony adds another high-profile moment in the artist’s personal life, underscoring how public affection and partnerships between prominent figures in music and media continue to unfold in real time on social platforms.