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Benny Blanco Reacts to Mystery Celeb Who Slid Into Selena Gomez’s DMs

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Selena Gomez Confirms Taylor Swift’s Song “Dorothea” Is About Her

The heart wants what it wants—just ask the mystery celeb who slid into Selena Gomez’s DMs.

While going through her direct messages on husband Benny Blanco‘s podcast Friends Keep Secrets, the Only Murders in the Building star revealed that a male celebrity once sent her a flirty message, prompting Benny to deliver one hilarious response.

“Just heart eyes,” Selena said on the March 3 episode after Benny urged her to see if the male celeb—whose name was bleeped out—had DM’ed her. “And fingers crossed [emojis].”

“Oh my god,” Benny, 37, said in response. “What year was that?”

After Selena, 33, confirmed the message was sent in 2022, Benny and his co-hosts Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco remained stunned by the admission. 

Lil Dicky, 37, even tried to reason that the message was sent in response to her Instagram Story, but Selena and Benny—who tied the knot in September 2025—quickly shut it down.

“No, there’s nothing that he responded to,” the Disney Channel alum said. “It does say [the message] would respond to a story.”

“There’s nothing,” Benny chimed in. “He’s just saying, like, fingers crossed that you answer me back. There is no response. That’s not how it works.”

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Despite another man sliding into his now-wife’s DMs, Benny said he was impressed by the guy’s confidence, admitting, “He took his shot… It was a good shot.”

Selena also made it clear there were no hard feelings about the exchange, sharing, “I think it’s very kind. If anything, that was very nice.”

“It did not feel inappropriate,” the “Wolves” singer added. “By the way, that was the first time I’ve ever seen it!”

While Selena isn’t paying attention to her DMs, one thing she is attuned to is the social discourse around her husband’s feet. In fact, after the music producer sparked controversy over his dirty feet last month, Selena proved she would always be by her man’s side with a touching tribute.

“I fall more and more in love with you every day,” the Rare Beauty founder wrote on her Instagram Stories alongside a selfie video of herself and Benny repeatedly kissing, addressing the romantic message to “my love.”

Plus, she doubled down on her perspective by taking a moment during the March 3 podcast to kiss Benny’s bare toe. After he jokingly asked if Selena liked that, he told his wife, “I liked it. It made me feel good. I love you so much.”

For more on Selena and Benny’s love story, keep reading…

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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.

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Getting Cozy

Selena and Benny cuddled up in cute photos in July 2024 following her 32nd birthday.

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Night Adventures

The actress captioned a gallery of summer photos, “Thank you for sharing your life with me today and everyday.”

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Beach Babes

The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.

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Dinner Date

Selena shared a silly pic of the two enjoying a bite.

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Summer of Love

They’re just loving each other like a love song, baby.

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Incognito

The two were bundled up with masks on during one of their outings.

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Pucker Up!

In another snap, Selena wore Benny’s beanie as they pursed their lips for the camera.

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Not Single Soon

The “Eastside” artist gave Selena a kiss on the cheek in a sweet summer snap in July 2024.

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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 SwiftMartin 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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