Benny Blanco is looking back on his first year of marriage to Selena Gomez with a joke. The music producer said married life has felt easy and special so far. He also admitted that he still wonders whether Gomez made the right choice. Blanco shared the playful thought while discussing their upcoming first wedding anniversary.
Benny Blanco jokes about Selena Gomez choosing him as she nears one year of marriage
Blanco discussed his marriage during the Sept. 15 episode of “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle.” Jenna Bush Hager asked him how his first year with Gomez has gone. Blanco said the year passed faster than he expected. “It’s like done already,” he said while discussing their upcoming anniversary.
Blanco said he and Gomez feel lucky to have each other. He described them as “each other’s yin and yang” and said “everything between us feels easy.” “She’s my best friend,” he said. Blanco explained that they often spend time together talking about the same things. He also said he feels like he gets to spend the rest of his life with his closest friend.
The couple married on Sept. 27, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California. Blanco said he still feels amazed that he gets to share his life with Gomez. “I’m like pinching myself every day,” he said during the interview. He then jokingly questioned whether Gomez had made the right choice by marrying him.
“Are you sure you picked the right guy?” Blanco asked. Gomez and Blanco will soon celebrate their first wedding anniversary after exchanging vows last September. Lil Dicky officiated their wedding ceremony in Santa Barbara.
Blanco’s comments showed how warmly he views their relationship as their first anniversary approaches. The milestone comes as he continues to celebrate the close bond he shares with Gomez.
