What Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Were Up to After Golden Globes 2026
Benny Blanco can’t keep his feet to himself.
After the Grammy winner launched a brand new multimedia podcast series with his friend Lil Dicky and his wife Kristin Batalucco Feb. 24, the internet zeroed in on one of the darker aspects of the show.
Indeed, at the beginning of the premiere episode of Friends Keep Secrets, as Benny—who tied the knot with Selena Gomez in September—sat on the couch and chatted with his cohosts about how the new interview series should not be referred to as a podcast, he lofted his legs onto the cushions, revealing the soles of his feet, which were covered in black dirt and dust.
And though one user commented that they “couldn’t stop smiling and laughing” while listening to the crew discuss the size of Lil Dicky’s bulge, how to cook using a cookbook, the color of their teeth and ideal future guests, others sounded off about Benny’s hygiene.
“Good podcast, wash your feet benny and wash the floors,” one fan wrote in the comments section on YouTube. Another added, “Those dawgs need to be hosed down.”
Meanwhile, one viewer shared on X, “The year is 2026 but Benny blanco is still stuck in the Stone Age.”
Prior to the debacle over his dirty feet—which currently have three out of five stars on the foot-focused website wikiFeet—Benny had shared what prompted him to enter the podcast space with Lil Dicky and Kristin.
“For all the Andrew Tates and terrible people in this world, I saw an opening because I love hanging out with my friends,” Benny told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Feb. 24, “and it just so happens that my two best friends are the funniest people that I know and maybe the funniest people in the world.”
The 37-year-old added, “And we have such an eclectic group of friends, so sometimes the person that we’re talking to is going to be my mother and sometimes it’s going to be Selena Gomez.”
While waiting for Selena to join Benny on his new show, read on to look back at their love story.
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Blossoming Romance
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in 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.
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With This Ring…
Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled “B” ring.
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That Kiss
…including a pic of the two kissing.
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Quality Time
Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i
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Appreciating Art
Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.
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PDA Alert
Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year’s Eve 2023.
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Slam Dunk Date Night
The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.
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Can’t Keep Their Hands to Themselves
The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.
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Happy Birthday Benny
Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.
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Birthday Tribute
“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.”
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PDA Alert
Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.
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Naughty PDA Alert
…and these couple’s pics as well.
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Open Book
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.”
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Happy Fourth of July
Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.
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Who Said “I Love You” First?
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.
Getting Cozy
Selena and Benny cuddled up in cute photos in July 2024 following her 32nd birthday.
Night Adventures
The actress captioned a gallery of summer photos, “Thank you for sharing your life with me today and everyday.”
Beach Babes
The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.
Dinner Date
Selena shared a silly pic of the two enjoying a bite.
Summer of Love
They’re just loving each other like a love song, baby.
Incognito
The two were bundled up with masks on during one of their outings.
Pucker Up!
In another snap, Selena wore Benny’s beanie as they pursed their lips for the camera.
Not Single Soon
The “Eastside” artist gave Selena a kiss on the cheek in a sweet summer snap in July 2024.
Good for You
He wrapped his arms around her in another adorable Instagram pic.
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She Said Yes!
“Forever begins now,” Selena wrote in December 2024, while revealing their engagement. Benny quipped in the comments, “hey wait… that’s my wife.”
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Golden Couple
The couple enjoyed a date night at the 2025 Golden Globes.
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Red Carpet Debut
Benny and Selena made their first joint red carpet appearance at the 2025 Emmys.
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Tying the Knot
The pair got married in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 27, 2025, with guests including Taylor Swift, Martin Short, Steve Martin and Paul Rudd.
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Day of Thanks
The Only Murders in the Building star and music producer cozied up together for their first Thanksgiving together as a married couple, two months after tying the knot.
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