Benny Blanco rings in 37th birthday with surprise school prom for Selena Gomez

Love took center stage as music producer Benny Blanco turned his 37th birthday into a heartwarming gesture for his fiancée, Selena Gomez. Instead of a traditional celebration, the Grammy-nominated artist hosted a prom-themed night on March 8, all to give Gomez the high school experience she never had.

Benny Blanco shared the story during a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, revealing that the inspiration behind the unique celebration came from a simple but sentimental detail—Gomez never attended prom growing up. “Selena had never been to a prom before, so I thought I’d throw us a prom for my birthday,” he told Hudson, drawing smiles from the audience.

The music producer, who attended prom twice during his own school days, said the evening with Selena Gomez topped them all. “Honestly, my favorite prom was with my partner,” he added sweetly. Blanco recalled how Gomez felt a mix of excitement and nervousness about the surprise theme. “She didn’t even know, she was like, ‘What am I supposed to wear? What am I supposed to do?!’” he laughed. “It was like she was going to prom.” To complete the nostalgic high school vibe, Blanco even gave her a corsage—an iconic prom tradition. “I got her a corsage,” he said with pride.

The couple confirmed their relationship in December 2023 and announced their engagement a year later. In a romantic Instagram post shared in December 2024, Selena Gomez flaunted her sparkling ring with the caption, “Forever begins now…” On December 11, Selena confirmed their engagement by posting a series of photos on Instagram, including a close-up of her marquise-cut engagement ring.


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