In a heartwarming and humorous reaction, Taylor Swift has responded to the engagement announcement of her long-time friend Selena Gomez and her fiancé, Benny Blanco. On December 12, 2024, Selena Gomez took to Instagram to share the exciting news, posting photos of her stunning marquise-cut diamond ring and a sweet video of her sharing the joy with a loved one. Her caption simply read, "Forever begins now..."
Taylor Swift, known for her close friendship with Selena Gomez that dates back to their days of dating Jonas brothers (Taylor dated Joe Jonas while Selena dated Nick Jonas around 2008), couldn't resist adding a touch of humor to the celebration. In the comments section of Selena's post, Taylor Swift jokingly wrote, "yes I will be the flower girl."[2][3][5].
This light-hearted comment has garnered significant attention and applause from fans and other celebrities alike. The comment, which has received over 5 lakh likes, highlights the playful and affectionate nature of their friendship.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, a Grammy-nominated record producer, began dating in June 2023 but kept their relationship private until December of the same year. Blanco has been a significant figure in Gomez's music career, producing several of her hits including "I Can't Get Enough" and "Same Old Love"[4].
The engagement announcement was met with a flood of congratulations from other celebrities, including Cardi B, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lily Collins, Suki Waterhouse, and Olivia Wilde. Cardi B's enthusiastic response, "Waiiiitttt hold on 😱😱😱😱😱❤️❤️❤️," and Jennifer Aniston's warm words, "HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!" added to the celebratory atmosphere[2][4].
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's relationship has been marked by deep mutual respect and a strong connection. In recent interviews, Gomez has described Blanco as the one person who makes her feel truly "safe" in a relationship, and Blanco has expressed similar sentiments, calling her his "best friend" and the person who inspires him[4].
As the wedding plans unfold, Taylor Swift's humorous offer to be the flower girl is a testament to the enduring and playful bond between these two stars. Congratulations to Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco on their engagement