All of Benny Blanco’s golden retriever moments when he simped hard over Selena

After years of watching Selena Gomez deal with less-than-great relationships, seeing her genuinely adored by Benny Blanco was a warm hug we didn’t know we needed. At one point, he was everywhere on TikTok and Instagram, and for once, it seemed like Selena was finally being loved the way she’s always deserved, like an actual queen.

So, let’s forget the breakup rumours (for now) and relive some of Benny Blanco’s most heart-melting, green-flag, golden retriever boyfriend moments when he simped over Selena.

Waking up beside her was his favourite view

One of the internet’s favourite Benny moments came when he talked about what Selena looked like first thing in the morning. With the energy of someone utterly smitten, he shared how she somehow looked like she had just walked off a runway the moment she opened her eyes. He even joked that her hair seemed to blow in the wind, despite there being no breeze in the room. It was sweet and ridiculous in the best way. Selena later admitted that when she looked in the mirror, she saw raccoon eyes and messy hair. But that’s the thing about being loved right. When someone really sees you through the eyes of affection, even the frizzy bits look like magic.

He was emotionally available, and honest about it

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It’s one thing to be kind and romantic; it’s another to be emotionally mature, and Benny showed time and again that he knew the difference. On the Jay Shetty Podcast, he talked openly about the biggest downfall in relationships, especially for men, being the inability to listen. He called out the way some men ignore what their partners are clearly communicating and challenged them to actually hear the woman in front of them. It was refreshing to hear a man hold himself, and others, accountable for being emotionally present.

He understood her needs without overcomplicating them

In that same interview, Benny spoke so simply and clearly about what made his relationship with Selena work: Consistency and communication. He said she didn’t need grand gestures or drama; she just needed connection. Talking before bed, hearing “I love you,” getting a check-in text if he was working late; it was these small but significant acts that showed how well he knew her love language. It wasn’t about perfection or over-the-top romance. It was about showing up in the ways that mattered most.

He threw her a prom she never had

In what might be one of his most romantic gestures, Benny organised a full prom night for Selena because she never had one growing up. On The Jennifer Hudson Show, he explained how she wasn’t sure what to wear or how to act, and that just made the whole thing more endearing. He planned it all himself, not for publicity, not for show, but just to give her the kind of experience she’d missed. It was thoughtful, nostalgic, and so genuinely sweet.

He cooked her steak and left a note by her bed

Benny has a love language that’s part chef, part romantic. In a video he posted, he shared how he woke up early one morning with a plan to surprise Selena with a homemade steak dinner while she was on set. When he found out she had the day off, he quickly adapted, tiptoeing into her house while she was still asleep, leaving the meal along with a handwritten love note by her bed. It was one of those quiet, deeply personal moments that spoke volumes. This wasn’t just about being romantic, it was about thinking ahead, taking time, and making her feel cared for, even in the most ordinary moments.

His proposal was weird, wonderful, and so them

In last year December, Benny proposed to Selena in the most unexpected and perfectly “them” way. He took her to what she thought was a shoot for a promotional video, on a set dressed like a park. But really, it was a Taco Bell-themed picnic, a playful nod to their inside jokes and shared history. Selena was reportedly annoyed at first, not realising what was happening, which just makes the whole thing even more hilarious and real. On The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Benny admitted, “It’s so hard!” He called the week leading up to the proposal “the scariest week of my life.” But it worked. It was heartfelt, personal, and full of their signature mix of humour and love.

He didn’t just bring her flowers and food; he brought consistency, self-awareness, kindness, and affection. I don’t know what to make of the breakup rumours, but Benny raised the bar. And we’ll always have this era.

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