Celebrity Celebrity Relationships Celebrity Dating Benny Blanco Says He 'Was the Last One to Know' He and Selena Gomez Were in Love The "Eastside" musician opened up about the relationship and compared falling in love with Gomez to the plot of 'Clueless' By Jack Irvin Jack Irvin Jack Irvin has over five years of experience working in digital journalism, and he’s worked at PEOPLE since 2022. Jack started in the industry with internships at Rolling Stone and Entertainment Tonight, and he worked as a freelance writer for publications including Bustle, MTV News, Shondaland, L’Officiel USA, Ladygunn, Flood and PopCrush before joining PEOPLE. In his current role, Jack covers daily music news and has interviewed both up-and-coming and established artists including Dolly Parton, Michelle Branch, Ashanti, Cyndi Lauper, Normani, Carly Rae Jepsen and Coco Jones. People Editorial Guidelines Published on April 25, 2024 12:50PM EDT Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in Los Angeles in January 2024. Photo: Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez are the real-life Josh Lucas and Cher Horowitz. The "Eastside" musician opened up about his relationship with the Rare Beauty founder in a new interview with WSJ. Magazine, explaining that it took him a while to realize they were a romantic match. "I was the last one to know," Blanco, 36, told the outlet. "It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes, and you don’t even notice, and then you have that Clueless moment where you’re like, 'Wait, I’m in love.'" Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Enjoy Loved-Up Basketball Date Night Courtside with Sting and Other Stars The two stars knew each other for years before they started dating in June 2023, having collaborated on the 2019 single "I Can't Get Enough" with Tainy and J Balvin. In the song's music video, Blanco and Gomez, 31, shared a sweet scene on an oversized bed, where he dressed as a plush bear and she wore pajamas. In August 2023, Gomez released the song "Single Soon," produced by Blanco. She then confirmed their relationship in a December 2023 Instagram Story, showing off a "B" ring and calling him "the best thing that's ever happened to me" in a comment. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Relationship Timeline Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in Los Angeles in January 2024. Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images After sharing photos from various dates and making their first public appearances at sporting events and the 2024 Golden Globes, Gomez spoke to Apple Music's Zane Lowe about the relationship in February. “Without getting into too much detail, I think it's just really important to meet someone that respects you,” she said. “And I think it's really nice to also lean on someone who understands the world that I live in. But I'd have to say overall it's the safest that I feel and it's been really lovely and I've only grown through it, so it's awesome.” Benny Blanco Gets a Pickle Pedicure Inspired by Girlfriend Selena Gomez's Favorite Snack Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez after the Golden Globes 2024. Selena Gomez Instagram Earlier this week, the couple stepped out for a date night at the New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers basketball game at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Blanco is gearing up to release his new book, Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends, on April 30. "i wrote this book to teach u how to throw the sickest dinner party… to answer all the unknowns," he wrote on Instagram in November 2023. "what music do i play ?? what type of weed and wine do i serve ?? how do i kick all my friends out when i get tired but make it seem like it's their idea so they still love me in the morning???"