Sophia Michaels
Benny Blanco, a well-known producer, has a surprisingly brief dating history. He made headlines when he proposed to Selena Gomez, ingeniously captivating the internet and their fans alike. The engagement became public about a year after Gomez shared their romance on Instagram, showcasing a beautiful ring that sparked excitement among her followers. With the caption “Forever begins now,” she displayed joyful moments with Blanco, who affectionately referred to her as his “wife,” attracting almost 1 million likes on the post.
The couple has been happily together since the summer of 2023 and often praises each other. In an October 2024 feature for Vanity Fair, Gomez expressed how unique her love for Blanco felt, declaring, “I’ve never been loved this way.” She described him as a vital presence in her life and her closest friend. Meanwhile, Blanco shared his love story during a May 2024 Access Hollywood interview, recounting the moment he realized she was the one for him.
Despite finding love with Gomez, Blanco previously had a relationship that was less public.
Benny Blanco’s Brief Romance with Elsie Hewitt
Prior to committing to Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco dated Elsie Hewitt, an English actress recognized for her roles in “Turnt” and “Teenage Bada**,” as well as featuring in Blanco’s music video for “Graduation,” created with rapper Juice Wrld. They were also seen together in the comedy series “Dave.” The specifics of their romance remain unclear, but Blanco referred to Hewitt as his girlfriend in January 2020 via a Twitter post showcasing their stylish night out, humorously stating, “I have a girlfriend she just goes to another school.”
i have a girlfriend she just goes to another school pic.twitter.com/vYcH6h0pcl
— benny blanco (@ItsBennyBlanco) January 26, 2020
By April, their relationship appeared lively, as depicted in a YouTube video where Hewitt detailed her quarantine experiences, many of which included cooking meals with Blanco. The couple enjoyed culinary adventures during the lockdown, although their relationship didn’t outlast the year.
Currently, Hewitt is in a relationship with actor Jason Sudeikis, while Blanco is focused on his upcoming marriage with Gomez.
