Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s full relationship timeline

Move over Taylor and Travis, because there's a new celebrity couple on everyone's lips and that is Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco.

The couple first sparked dating rumours in December and have since gone official on Instagram (because nothing says "I love you" like a photo dump, IMO).

So, from when they likely met to how long they've apparently been together and those pictures, here is Selena and Benny's full relationship timeline. Let's get into it, shall we?

Before 2019

Benny becomes friends with Sel’s ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, in 2009 – roughly a year before the singer and Disney Channel alum begin dating for the first time.

The two also have a longstanding work relationship, as he produced her 2015 Revival songs 'Same Old Love' and 'Kill ’Em With Kindness', in addition to her 2017 collaboration with Cashmere Cat, 'Trust Nobody'.

These two 🤝🏻 absolute bangers.

March 2019

Sel and Benny release yet another collaboration, 'I Can’t Get Enough' with J Balvin and Tainy – AKA that song where the music video sees the producer wearing a teddy bear costume. Behold:

October 2020

Fans note that there might be some tension between Benny – who collaborated with Justin on his 2021 song 'Lonely' – and Sel, given the shade the producer seems to throw her way while promoting the single.

During an interview on the Zach Sang Show, Benny says, "Justin's not one of those cookie-cutter pop artists. Like you know, they're like, 'this is my new single and here's my makeup line.'"

Considering Sel had literally just launched her iconic Rare Beauty makeup line, fans take the remark as a diss.

However, neither artist addresses the interview's subsequent social media frenzy, so it could all have just been sheer coincidence? Or perhaps Benny privately apologised to Selena? Either way, things start to move on very quickly...

August 2023

Selena releases her song 'Single Soon' – a *chef's kiss* banger, obviously – which Benny produced.

Then, if that isn't enough to keep Selenators beyond thrilled, she also gave us a little insight into the traits she’s looking for in a partner during a SiriusXM Hits 1 LA interview.

While discussing her 'Single Soon; line about being "a little high-maintenance," she dishes, "I think I have standards. And I think I live in a world right now where boys confuse standards with high-maintenance.

"The line was really fun because I’m not ashamed to say, ‘I actually require X, Y, and Z for you to be with me.’ So in a way, it was just meant to be for the attitude of the song. And that’s genuinely how I feel," she continued.

She then reveals the qualities she wants in a partner, saying, "I mean you gotta be cool, man. Not cool in the sense that people think you’re cool. You just gotta be nice and like, please make me laugh and also just be good to my family and people around you." 🥺

October 2023

No dating rumors just yet! Just Benny showing his support for Sel by attending her Rare Impact Fund Benefit event.

See above: Benny placing a bid on tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. No, literally. LOL.

November 2023

Oh, this? Nothing much, just Benny announcing the release of his cookbook... and Sel liking and commenting on the post, sparking dating rumours.

Plus, the singer also takes to her own Instagram to share the producer's exciting news, calling him "one of my favs":

26 November, 2023

A source gives Entertainment Tonight a dating update on the actor, and reveals that she's single: "Selena is casually dating and doing well... She is doing her own thing and doesn’t feel any sort of pressure to be in a relationship.

"She is just focusing on what’s best for her right now and has been very in tune with maintaining her own boundaries. Her friends and family support her and just want her to be happy."

4 December, 2023

A Selena fan account posts a clip of the celebrity in her Selena + Chef holiday special while she's having a conversation about her crush!

The comment alongside the vid reads, "This episode was filmed months ago, so we hope things went well with Selena and her crush 😂❤️," to which the Disney Channel alum cheekily responds, "😉."

Well then!

7 December, 2023

Selena likes the following two Instagram posts on the (since deleted 😬) celebrity news fan account @popfaction — the first being a report about the rumours of her being in a relationship with Benny, and the second being a roundup of clues signifying that the duo might be dating along with the headline "Selena Gomez Seemingly Confirms That She Is In A Relationship."

And, yes, she comments "facts" on the latter.

The singer then shares an Instagram Story of her seemingly with Blanco, which is a BIG DEAL:

Oh, and she also responds to comments on PopFaction’s page and defends Benny being her boyfriend after people hit the comments section of the post with their, um, thoughts on the situ (including one person noting that Benny seemed to be "shading you years ago").

Some of the clapbacks she pens? "He is my absolute everything in my heart," "Lol yeah and he's still better than anyone I've ever been with. Facts," and "I don't understand. If you actually care about me. This is my happiest. If you don't feel free to say whatever you want. But I will never allow your words to guide my life. Ever. I'm done. if you can't accept me at my happiest then don't be in [my] life at all."

We also learn that these two have apparently been together for six (!!) months, and in response to one commenter questioning her choice to date the producer, Selena writes, "Oh sweetheart, I’ve been in therapy since I was 18. I know what’s best for me and I will fight till I get what I deserve.

"I appreciate your misguided input, but I’m growing. Don’t feel free to grow with me, just know I’m not going to be with a f***boy ever again. Sorry to disappoint."

This is a LOT!

7 December, 2023

Selena also reveals that she's taking a break from Instagram after being accused of "trolling."

"Never trolling," she replies. "I'm leaving Insta for a while until I have work again. I just stand up for what I believe in. I have no shame in doing that. I love my fans more than anything in the world."

However, very shortly after... She posts a picture seemingly of her with a diamond "B" ring on her finger.

11 December, 2023

Benny seemingly soft launched his relatioship with Selena on his Instagram Stories. The pic in question? Selena's back as she browses through an art gallery:

Sel also posts a photo dump teasing some new projects in the new year, and Benny shows his support by commenting a heart eyes emoji, in true IG boyfriend fashion 🥹:

12 December, 2023

The singer shares a few more snaps that totally confirm she's dating Benny, including a selfie of her wearing that diamond "B" ring (which is designed by Jacquie Aiche, BTW!) on her finger and a pic of her snuggling up with the producer.

It's fair to say that I definitely didn't have this on my 2023 Bingo card, but I'm not not mad about it!

14 December, 2023

Sel goes ahead and drops a pic of Benny and her kissing to Instagram, meanwhile, a source tells Us Weekly that "Selena hasn’t felt this happy about anybody she’s dated in a really long time.

"Selena and Benny are truly in love and although she has kept most people she’s dated under wraps, with Benny, she couldn’t wait to reveal they were together. Selena’s family absolutely approves of this relationship and they’re thrilled to see her so happy and in love."

15 December, 2023

Another day, another photo dump. Selena recapped her trip to NYC with pics from Taylor Swift's lowkey birthday celebration, hotel room views, and Rare Beauty business outings.

How-ev-er! She also included a sweet pic of Benny hugging her from behind (ahem, slide two) and a pic of them smooching (slide eight):

21 December, 2023

Selena seemingly opens up about what she looks for in a romantic partner during an interview with Vogue México y Latinoamérica. Of course, she doesn't mention Benny by name, but it's still super sweet.

"Honestly, I have to start being attracted to the right kind of people, because it's a bit of both," she said. "It's very difficult to find someone who can listen to you and care about you, but I know that when it happens, it will be great and you will want it to be healthy."

She also added that motherhood is "fundamental to her life's purpose," but that it's likely not happening "in the short term."

27 December, 2023

The duo shares more pics from their artsy date.

30 December, 2023

Selena shares a sweet snap of her and Benny hugging on her Instagram Stories.

January 2, 2024

Benny rang in the new year with close-up pics of the Rare Beauty founder sans makeup. Of course, she's sporting her "B" ring and is all smiles in the snaps.

Later the same day, Sel posted an adorable meme about asking her man for one more kiss 🥹.

3 January, 2024

Selena and Benny go courtside official (because how else do celebrities say they're dating, right?! )at a Lakers game and could not be cuter.

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