Users Outraged as Selena Gomez’s Fiancé Features in 2024 ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Issue — Pics of the Guy Who Wants to Have Kids with Her
Selena Gomez at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images
Speaking to People for his Sexiest Man Alive feature, Blanco candidly opened up about his rules for being a sexy gentleman. Reflecting on his roots in Virginia, he shared, “I always felt pretty confident. My mom was like, ‘You’re the best,’ and my brother was always so sweet to me. He always paved the way, always made sure people were nice to me.”
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in an embrace, dated August 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez pictured with unidentified individuals, dated February 13, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
A true creative both in and out of the studio, the celebrity is also a devoted food lover and cookbook author. He loves hosting themed dinners at his Los Angeles home, where he cooks favorites like homemade Taco Bell and deep-fried pickles for his girlfriend. Despite his success, it’s the “simple” pleasures that make him happiest, he said.
A close up of Selena Gomez, dated July 22, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
When it comes to cooking for Gomez, whom he began dating in 2023, his humor shines through. As he joked in another interview, “How can anyone not love you if you’re making them a huge steak with potatoes and salad?”
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco being cozy outdoors, dated July 25, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, dated March 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
The two had known each other for years before their relationship blossomed. They even collaborated on the 2021 song “I Can’t Get Enough.” Gomez, who was single for years before dating Blanco, opened up about her journey to finding love in a May 2024 interview.
When asked about proposing, he reflected on his feelings for Gomez, saying, “When I look at her, I do say, ‘I’m always just like I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.'”
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco pictured outdoors, dated July 25, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
Despite her appreciation for Blanco’s strength and grounded nature, his recent selection as Sexiest Man Alive has sparked strong reaction.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco taking a selfie, dated November 10, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
Selena Gomez pictured sitting on Benny Blanco’s lap, dated March 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
Another user asked, “This has to be a joke right..? RIGHT?????” “Selena paid for this,” commented another. One user sarcastically questioned, “Is the sexiest man alive in the room with us?”
A close up of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, dated August 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco photographed kissing, dated December 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
Meanwhile, on Facebook, people took a more supportive stance, focusing on Blanco’s character. “The way he treats Selena, he’s a gentleman, and that’s a kind of sexy that goes beyond looks,” one user stated.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco pictured on the couch, dated August 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram/selenagomez
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in a clip on TikTok, dated July 2024 | Source: TikTok/selenagomez
One commenter reflected, “Honestly I can see it; he treats her like a queen and he respects and loves her. It seems he was raised right. It isn’t always about looks people, it’s what’s inside that counts. And that can make a man sexy.”
Benny Blanco at the 65th Grammy Awards on February 5, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco attend a basketball game on January 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Amid the buzz surrounding Blanco’s “Sexiest Man Alive” title, Gomez shared another major milestone with fans. On December 11, she announced their engagement in an Instagram post featuring four photos.
Selena Gomez sits on a picnic blanket, posted on December 11, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com/selenagomez
Another photo captured a close-up of Gomez laughing with her hand over her mouth, highlighting her ring. The soft pink background emphasized her joyful expression.
Selena Gomez laughs as she shows off her engagement ring, posted on December 11, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com/selenagomez
Selena Gomez laughs as Benny Blanco kisses the side of her head, posted on December 11, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com/selenagomez
The former Disney Channel actress shared another glimpse of her marquise-cut diamond ring. She captioned the post “forever begins now..”