Selena Gomez celebrated her 32nd birthday in style, publicly showcasing her affection for boyfriend Benny Blanco by wearing a personalized diamond ‘B’ necklace, signaling their blossoming romance on social media.
In a vibrant Instagram post, Gomez radiated joy, dressed in a bright yellow romper and playfully posing amidst a backdrop of balloons inscribed with “Happy Birthday Selena.” However, the highlight was her exquisite diamond-studded “B” necklace, a gift from Blanco.
Blanco, 36, responded to the heartfelt gesture by referencing a famous Jay-Z lyric in the comments, stating, “I got the hottest chick in the game wearing my chain.” This sentiment was echoed by friends, celebrities, and fans, including David Henrie, her co-star from ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ and stylist Erin Walsh, who flocked to wish Gomez a happy birthday.
Sophia Roe, who featured on Gomez’s show ‘Selena + Chef,’ also shared her excitement, writing, “happiest birthday princess!!!!! you deserve every ounce of all this happiness! we LOVE TO SEE THIS LOVE!”
The couple’s relationship was confirmed publicly in December 2023 after years of friendship that began in 2015, as noted by Page Six. To mark Gomez’s birthday, Blanco shared a heartfelt Instagram post featuring a cozy photo of the couple on set, where Gomez wore a teddy bear costume from the ‘I Can’t Get Enough’ music video, featuring Gomez, J Balvin, and Tainy. Blanco captioned the post, “i used to play a teddy bear in ur music video and now i get to b urs in real life… happy bday bb ! i love u !,” to which Gomez responded with, “I love you,” accompanied by a teddy bear emoji.
This public display of affection follows previous sweet gestures from the couple on social media, including Gomez showcasing a diamond ‘B’ ring in a past Instagram story. The Rare Beauty founder has consistently defended their relationship, declaring Blanco to be “the best thing that’s ever happened,” as mentioned in her interviews with E! News.