Benny Blanco is showing that you’re never too old for a prom! The 37-year-old songwriter celebrated his birthday on March 8 with a fun prom-themed party — and there was a special reason for it. His fiancée, Selena Gomez, 32, never had the chance to go to her high school prom, so Benny decided to throw them both a memorable prom night to remember.
“Selena had never been to a prom before, so I thought I’d throw us a prom for my birthday,” Benny told Jennifer Hudson on The Jennifer Hudson Show on April 7.
While chatting about their prom celebration, Benny shared a few of his own prom memories. He said he didn’t have a car in high school but was lucky enough to go to prom twice — once with a friend and another time with a girlfriend. However, none of those experiences were as special as his prom with Selena.
“But really, honestly, my favorite prom was with my partner,” Benny revealed, making the audience swoon.
It sounds like Selena was a little nervous about the event too! Benny explained, “She didn’t even know, she was like, ‘What am I supposed to wear? What am I supposed to do?!’” It was clear that she was really getting into the prom spirit.
Of course, no prom would be complete without a corsage, and Benny made sure to keep the tradition alive. “I got her a corsage,” he said proudly, showing how much he cares for Selena.
The couple, who got engaged in December 2024, recently shared more cute moments together. On April 8, they were spotted at Madison Square Garden, where they cuddled up courtside during a New York Knicks game against the Boston Celtics. The Knicks’ official X account even called them “a couple of love birds” as they looked cozy and happy together.
Selena showed off her stunning marquise diamond engagement ring as she smiled and placed her hands on her face, while Benny affectionately rested his hands on her legs.
Selena and Benny’s relationship has been full of sweet moments, and they even released their first collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, which shares their entire story — from before they met to falling in love and looking ahead to their future.
It looks like prom wasn’t the only thing Benny and Selena are creating magical memories around!
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