Selena Gomez took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to her boyfriend, Benny Blanco. The couple, who went public with their relationship in December, have been openly expressing their love for each other on social media. However, this is the first grid tribute post Gomez has dedicated to Blanco.
The singer shared a carousel of photos featuring Blanco and herself, captioning it, "My bes fwend." The images showcased their affection for each other, with the second slide capturing a passionate moment as Blanco kissed Gomez's shoulder.
Blanco reciprocated Gomez's caption by commenting, "das my bes fwen," on the post. The Instagram post quickly gained popularity, accumulating over 9.4 million likes within the first 16 hours.
A source close to the couple revealed their deep admiration for each other. According to the source, Blanco finds Gomez to be incredibly talented, genuine, sweet, and intelligent. He respects her authenticity and ability to share her personal experiences with the world. Similarly, Gomez appreciates Blanco's intellect, passion for life, artistic talent, dedication, and values. He seamlessly fits into her inner circle and is highly respected by her friends and loved ones.
One of Gomez's close friends, Francia Raisa, expressed her support for the couple. Raisa enthusiastically exclaimed, "Oh, my God—it's about time! I love Benny. He's great." She even shared an amusing anecdote about Blanco wearing a Dora the Explorer jacket when they first met.