December 01, 2024
Selena Gomez is over the moon watching her boyfriend Benny Blanco get nominated for the People Magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive honour.
The Grammy winner, 32, got candid about her music producer boyfriend’s inclusion in the magazine’s annual issue during a sit-down interview with CBS Sunday Morning.
“That’s my man!” Gomez said of Blanco, 36, in the official video shared by the outlet on X this Saturday.
Gomez gave her boyfriend a shoutout as well during the show.
“I’m beyond proud to know that there is someone in the world that deeply cares about every tiny detail about who I am,” she added.
“And have someone support me, encourage me, inspire me, and motivate me. It brings me joy. And more than anything he’s just my best friend.”
“I’m really, really lucky,” she concluded.
The couple privately started dating midway through 2023, keeping mum about their relationship for several months before going public.
The Calm Down singer has previously said that she feels the “safest” she has “ever felt” in her current relationship, adding, “And I see a future with this person," while speaking with The Hollywood Reporter.
In the publication's Sexiest Man Alive issue, Blanco shared his tips for being a “Sexy Gentleman.” Among the music producer’s nuggets of wisdom were “learn how to cook,” “dress with confidence” and “self-care is a must.”
Blanco also revealed what makes an excellent date. “The No. 1 thing you need to do on a date is just listen to what the person's saying. Don't talk about yourself the whole time. No one cares,” he said.