Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco are officially engaged, with the singer revealing the happy news on Instagram Thursday, showcasing her stunning engagement ring. However, the proposal reportedly took place several months ago, back in August.
According to Daily Mail, Blanco proposed to Gomez earlier in the summer, but they kept the engagement a secret to avoid overshadowing the news of Gomez’s ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber, and his wife Hailey Bieber welcoming their first child together.
A source close to the couple told the outlet, “They became engaged in August and Selena didn’t want her engagement to be tied to Bieber in any way.” “They knew it would,” the insider continued, explaining that Gomez was concerned about how the timing of the announcement could be perceived.
“Selena knew that there would be stories accusing her of getting engaged to turn attention away from Justin’s baby, or that people would claim that she did this to one-up him,” the source added.
Gomez and Bieber were in a high-profile relationship before he married Hailey Bieber. In August, Justin and Hailey celebrated the arrival of their son, Jack. The timing of the engagement announcement comes after the birth of their child, allowing Gomez and Blanco to share their happy news without it being compared to Bieber’s milestone.
Despite the cautious approach, the couple is now happily sharing their engagement with the world, marking a new chapter in Gomez’s personal life.