Selena Gomez, a renowned singer and actress, has never kept her heart completely hidden from the public eye. Her relationships have been highly publicized, and her journey to finding love has been a long and winding road. From her early days on the Disney Channel to her current status as a global superstar, Gomez's romantic life has been a subject of interest for many. Her most recent relationship with Benny Blanco has culminated in marriage, marking a new chapter in her life.

Gomez's first public relationship was with Nick Jonas, a teenage heartthrob, in 2008. The two met through their work on the Disney Channel, with Gomez starring in "Wizards of Waverly Place" and Jonas starring in "J.O.N.A.S." Their romance was short-lived, but it helped Gomez form a lasting friendship with Taylor Swift. Swift and Gomez bonded over their connections to the Jonas Brothers, with Swift dating Joe Jonas at the time.

After her split from Jonas, Gomez was briefly linked to Taylor Lautner in April 2009. The two met while working on projects in Canada, and Gomez has spoken about how the media attention ultimately contributed to the demise of their relationship. In an interview with Seventeen, Gomez revealed that the constant paparazzi attention made it difficult for them to spend time together, leading to the end of their brief romance.

Gomez's most famous and enduring relationship was with Justin Bieber, which lasted from 2010 to 2018. The two were introduced by their managers in 2009 and confirmed their romance in January 2011. Their on-and-off relationship was highly publicized, with the couple facing numerous challenges and breakups throughout their eight-year relationship. Ultimately, Gomez and Bieber parted ways for good in early 2018.

Following her split from Bieber, Gomez went on to date several other people, including Zedd, a Russian-German DJ and producer, in early 2015. The two collaborated on the hit song "I Want You to Know," which reached the top ten in multiple countries. Gomez has also dated The Weeknd, with whom she had a 10-month relationship that ended in October 2017.

In January 2023, Gomez was linked to Drew Taggart, a member of The Chainsmokers. However, their relationship was described as "very casual and low-key," and it appears to have been short-lived. By mid-2023, Gomez had confirmed her single status on social media, paving the way for her eventual relationship with Benny Blanco.

Gomez married producer Benny Blanco on September 27, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. The two began working together in the same creative circle in 2015, with Blanco helping produce several of Gomez's songs, including "Same Old Love." Their romantic relationship began in December 2023, and they have since become one of Hollywood's most beloved couples.

Key points

  • Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco on September 27, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California.
  • Gomez's most famous relationship was with Justin Bieber, which lasted from 2010 to 2018.
  • Gomez and Blanco began working together in the same creative circle in 2015, before starting their romantic relationship in December 2023.

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