The romance between Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco continues to establish itself as one of the strongest love stories in the entertainment industry. However, behind the complicity that they naturally share today, hides a period that not many know about.

The music producer broke his silence about the true beginnings of their relationship, revealing that the two secretly dated for almost a year before the public found out.

In a recent interview given to the Icon supplement of the prestigious Spanish newspaper El País, Blanco told with complete honesty how they handled the first months of their courtship. “We kept our relationship private for a long time, about eight or nine months,” the 38-year-old musician admitted.

The decision to hide their romance was no coincidence. Selena Gomez herself, fully aware of the scrutiny surrounding her personal life, attempted to protect Blanco from the coming media storm.

According to the producer, before making the relationship public in December 2023, the actress and singer gave him a serious warning. "She asked me, 'Are you sure you want to do this? I totally understand if you'd rather just be friends,'" Blanco recalled. The producer's response was direct and decisive: "I said, 'You know what? To hell with that.'"

For the musician, taking the step into the public eye meant a radical change. He described the impact of Gomez's fame on his daily life as a "rocket boost," raising attention on him to unprecedented levels.

Despite defining fame as a “necessary evil,” Blanco assures that mutual support and a close, loyal circle of lifelong friends and family have kept them grounded.

The couple, who married in September 2025, has demonstrated that their previous solid friendship – dating back years – was the ideal basis for their union. "Everyone says you always marry your best friend. That's how it works. And she's my damn best friend," the producer concluded.