Selena Gomez’s Boyfriend Benny Blanco Recalls The Moment He Fell ‘In Love’ With Her After She Said He’s ‘Better’ Than Justin Bieber

Benny Blanco delved into his romantic connection with Selena Gomez in a candid new interview with WSJ Magazine published last week. The music producer, 36, disclosed that it wasn’t until some time had passed that he came to realize his compatibility with the Only Murders in the Building actress, 31 (whom he has now been seeing for almost a year).

Their relationship, publicly revealed in December 2023, had actually been developing since June of last year, despite having known each other for several years prior. Since December, the two have been sharing loved-up selfies, sharing sweet shoutouts to each other on social media and supporting each other’s projects.

Benny Blanco Gets Candid About Falling 'In Love' With Selena Gomez In New Interview

This new interview with Blanco comes after Gomez made a comment about her new beau being "better than" all her exes last year, which of course includes musicians Justin Bieber and The Weeknd.

Last week, Blanco referenced the 1995 hit rom-com Clueless and dished to WSJ: "I was the last one to know. It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes, and you don’t even notice, and then you have that Clueless moment where you’re like, 'Wait, I’m in love.'"

Before they came romantically linked in June of last year, the Songwriters Hall of Famer and "Lose You To Love Me" hitmaker had already been acquainted for several years, due to their collaboration on the 2019 hit single, "I Can't Get Enough," featuring Tainy and J Balvin.

A memorable moment from the song's music video featured a charming display between Blanco and Gomez, who were seen on a spacious bed; the former donning a funny bear costume while the latter sported cozy pajamas.

Back in August 2023, the song "Single Soon" was unveiled by Gomez with Blanco's production. Subsequently, the Rare Beauty mogul verified their romantic relationship via an Instagram Story post several months later in December. She showed off a ring bearing the initial "B" and addressing Blanco as "the best thing that's ever happened to me," in a comment.

In February, Gomez chatted with Zane Lowe of Apple Music about her bond with Blanco after revealing PDA-filled snapshots on Instagram and appearing together in public at athletic events and the 2024 Golden Globes.

"Without getting into too much detail, I think it's just really important to meet someone that respects you," Gomez said, regarding her needs in a romantic partner, and what she has found with Blanco.

The "Wolves" singer continued: "And I think it's really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in. But I'd have to say overall it's the safest that I feel and it's been really lovely and I've only grown through it, so it's awesome." (Aww!)