Benny Blanco reveals his mother urged him to marry Selena Gomez

Music producer Benny Blanco said on his podcast Friends Keep Secrets that his mother encouraged him to marry singer‑actress Selena Gomez. He recalled a 2019 video shoot with Gomez, noting that while he was dating someone else his mother told him, “Hon, you should marry Selena.”

Blanco described Gomez as his best friend and later wife, crediting his mom for planting the seed of their relationship. The story was shared publicly and sparked fan reaction.