How Benny Blanco Celebrated "Hottest Chick" Selena Gomez on 32nd Birthday

Selena Gomez's heart wants as much of Benny Blanco as it can get.

The "Come and Get It" singer was surrounded by love while celebrating her 32nd birthday on July 22—especially from her music producer boyfriend.

"Thank you so much for your birthday wishes!!" Selena wrote on Instagram July 22, alongside photos of her wearing a "B" necklace. "I'm very grateful and always thankful."

And obviously Benny—real name Benjamin Joseph Levin—was delighted by the jewelry, posting a heart eyes emoji in the comments and writing, "i got the hottest chick in the game wearing my chain."

The 36-year-old also had his own birthday message for the Wizards of Waverly Place star, sharing a photo of the duo cuddling with Benny dressed as a giant teddy bear, and one of Selena snuggling up to a smaller stuffed bear.

"I used to play a teddy bear in ur music video," Benny wrote on Instagram, "and now i get to b urs in real life… happy bday bb ! i love u !"

Selena also shared a sweet photo to Instagram Stories of her hugging Benny while he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead with the caption, "Love of my life."

And if Selena and Benny's past celebrations are any indication, she can hopefully expect something very romantic from him. After all, this is the same man who rented a movie theater for their first Valentine's Day to watch her favorite film—Almost Famous—and treat her to all her favorite foods.

"I brought a deep fryer—everything—made her fried pickle," he told Howard Stern in May. "I got her all her favorite Taco Bell. She loves Hot Cheetos, I got her Hot Cheetos. And then she loves movie theater nachos, so I brought in the nacho machine."

And Benny is already thinking about his future with Selena.

"I want to have kids," he said. "That's the next goal, to check the box. I have a ton of godkids, I've got a ton of nephews. I love being around kids." 

As for Selena, the "Wolves" singer is a little more careful with what she shares, because she's aware of the public scrutiny she receives. But that doesn't mean she wants Benny to stop being so vocal about their relationship.

"I know what people can do to people I love," she explained to TIME in May. "My own fans, who I adore and feel like have shaped who I am, will say the most hurtful things to me about how I live my life. But he has the strength in him that none of that noise fazes him."

For a look back at Selena and Benny's blossoming romance, keep reading.

The two began dating in late July 2023, around Selena's birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024.

But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page's Instagram post, regarding Benny, "He is my absolute everything in my heart."

She continued, "Why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me. He's still better than anyone I've ever been with."

The Rare Beauty founder also shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her leaning her head on what looked to be Benny's chest.

Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled "B" ring.

...including a pic of the two kissing. 

Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i

Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.

Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year's Eve 2023.

The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.

The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.

Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.

"Happy birthday baby!" Selena wrote on her Instagram. "Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco."

Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.

...and these couple's pics as well.

Selena celebrated the release of Benny's Open Wide in April 2024, captioning photos of the pair enjoying a cake shaped like his cookbook, "So proud."

Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.

In July 2024, just ahead of their first dating anniversary, the two answered a viral "Who's Most Likely To" TikTok challenge, during which they were asked who was the first to say "I love you" to the other person. The answer? Selena.