May 3, 2025: Selena Gomez has offered an honest look into her dating life before meeting her fiancé, Benny Blanco, revealing that the journey to finding love wasn’t easy.
In a recent podcast interview, the 32-year-old singer and actress shared that she had been single for nearly five years, going on a handful of unfulfilling dates that left her feeling disconnected. “I had a few s–tty dates,” Gomez admitted, adding that she hadn’t genuinely liked anyone in a long time—until she met Blanco.
Things took a positive turn when she began spending time with music producer Benny Blanco, 37. The two initially didn’t anticipate a romantic connection but eventually realized their bond was special.
Blanco, reflecting on their growing relationship, said, “Every day I was with her I was so excited for what was going to happen, yet so at ease with everything… I was like, ‘Wow, I really truly met my soulmate,’” as reported by E! News.
After dating casually for several months, Gomez and Blanco went public with their relationship and later got engaged in December 2024. Their love story marks a turning point for both, grounded in mutual respect and emotional connection.