{"id":16530,"date":"2024-12-17T21:25:46","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=16530"},"modified":"2024-12-17T21:25:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:25:46","slug":"users-outraged-as-selena-gomezs-fiance-features-in-2024-sexiest-man-alive-issue-pics-of-the-guy-who-wants-to-have-kids-with-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=16530","title":{"rendered":"Users Outraged as Selena Gomez’s Fianc\u00e9 Features in 2024 ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Issue \u2014 Pics of the Guy Who Wants to Have Kids with Her"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Selena Gomez’s partner has always felt “confident” growing up, thanks to his family who helped keep him grounded. Recently, he stirred up social media as users voiced disapproval over his selection as part of this year’s “Sexiest Man Alive” roster.<\/p>\n

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Selena Gomez\u2019s boyfriend, Benny Blanco, was hailed one of the sexiest in People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” issue for 2024, sparking online controversy. Despite the backlash, he’s more than just a headline\u2014he’s a Hall of Famer who sees a future with Gomez.<\/p>\n

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Selena Gomez at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Speaking to People for his Sexiest Man Alive feature, Blanco candidly opened up about his rules for being a sexy gentleman. Reflecting on his roots in Virginia, he\u00a0shared<\/u><\/a>, “I always felt pretty confident. My mom was like, ‘You’re the best,’ and my brother was always so sweet to me. He always paved the way, always made sure people were nice to me.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in an embrace, dated August 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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With a blend of humor and a bold sense of style, the star embraces modern masculinity while staying rooted in chivalry. Beyond his charm, Blanco is a Grammy-nominated producer who has crafted hits for stars like Ed Sheeran and\u00a0collaborated with artists<\/u><\/a>\u00a0such as Halsey and Khalid. A TikTok favorite, he has also been honored with the prestigious Hal David\u00a0Starlight Award<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for his impact on the music industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez pictured with unidentified individuals, dated February 13, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A true creative both in and out of the studio, the celebrity is also a devoted food lover and\u00a0cookbook author.<\/u><\/a>\u00a0He loves hosting themed dinners at his Los Angeles home, where he cooks favorites like homemade Taco Bell and deep-fried pickles for his girlfriend. Despite his success, it’s the “simple” pleasures that make him happiest, he\u00a0said<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For Blanco, cooking is about showing his partner love, even if it means learning a new recipe or asking about her favorite dish. He mentioned that chivalry matters,\u00a0advising<\/u><\/a>, “Tell her how pretty she is.” He’s even perfected Taco Bell’s signature meat from scratch,\u00a0saying<\/u><\/a>, “It’s disgusting, but it’s delicious.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A close up of Selena Gomez, dated July 22, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When it comes to cooking for Gomez, whom he began dating in 2023, his humor shines through. As he\u00a0joked<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in another interview, “How can anyone not love you if you’re making them a huge steak with potatoes and salad?”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco being cozy outdoors, dated July 25, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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He’s also an early riser, describing mornings with Gomez as his favorite time of day. “It’s like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up,” he\u00a0explained<\/u><\/a>. Reflecting on their relationship, Blanco\u00a0added<\/u><\/a>, “I have a true best friend that I get to do everything in the world with, and every day is the best day of my life.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, dated March 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The two had known each other for years before their relationship blossomed. They even collaborated on the 2021 song “I Can’t Get Enough.” Gomez, who was single for years before dating Blanco, opened up about her journey to finding love in a May 2024 interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“I was alone for five years, and I got really used to it,” the actress\u00a0revealed<\/u><\/a>, adding that she even planned to adopt by 35 if she hadn’t met anyone. Initially, she saw Blanco as a friend and even asked if he could set her up with someone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But after he invited her to a birthday party to meet a friend, she realized her feelings for him. As she\u00a0put it<\/u><\/a>, “It just happens when you least expect it.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, her relationship with Blanco, whom she\u00a0described<\/u><\/a> as “wonderful,” hasn’t been without its critics. Gomez has faced backlash and has taken to social media to defend her connection with the record executive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Responding to the negativity, she\u00a0posted<\/u><\/a>, “Then why has he been the best thing that’s ever happened to me … he’s still better than anyone I’ve been with. Facts.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blanco, for his part, appears deeply committed to their relationship. During a May 2024 interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” he expressed his hopes for a family someday, sharing his love for being around children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When asked about proposing, he reflected on his feelings for Gomez,\u00a0saying<\/u><\/a>, “When I look at her, I do say, ‘I’m always just like I don’t know a world where it could be better than this.'”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In a separate interview, Gomez responded to his openness about settling down, playfully\u00a0noting<\/u><\/a>, “He can’t lie to save his life. If he’s asked a question, he’ll answer it.” The singer reflected on her own guarded nature, shaped by years in the spotlight and the impact of public scrutiny on those close to her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite occasional criticism from fans about her life choices, she expressed admiration for Blanco’s resilience, pointing out his strength in not letting outside opinions affect him. Gomez cherishes their time together,\u00a0expressing<\/u><\/a>\u00a0confidence that he “isn’t going anywhere any time soon.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco pictured outdoors, dated July 25, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite her appreciation for Blanco’s strength and grounded nature, his recent selection as Sexiest Man Alive has sparked strong reaction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco taking a selfie, dated November 10, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Social media has been buzzing, with some users on X voicing surprise, disapproval, and skepticism.\u00a0“How much did Selena paid [sic] for this? He’s so… ew (it’s a joke, don’t sue me),”<\/i>\u00a0one person\u00a0quipped<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez pictured sitting on Benny Blanco’s lap, dated March 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Another user\u00a0asked<\/a>,\u00a0“This has to be a joke right..? RIGHT?????”<\/i>\u00a0“Selena paid for this,”\u00a0<\/i>commented<\/a>\u00a0another. One user sarcastically\u00a0questioned<\/a>,\u00a0“Is the sexiest man alive in the room with us?”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A close up of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, dated August 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Are you kidding me?”\u00a0<\/i>another\u00a0replied<\/a>\u00a0in disbelief.\u00a0“\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. I\u2019m sorry what?”<\/i>\u00a0wrote<\/a>\u00a0another, showing clear surprise. One user\u00a0commented<\/a>,\u00a0“Only thing sexy about him is his girlfriend.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco photographed kissing, dated December 15, 2023 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Meanwhile, on Facebook, people took a more supportive stance, focusing on Blanco’s character.\u00a0“The way he treats Selena, he’s a gentleman, and that’s a kind of sexy that goes beyond looks,”<\/i>\u00a0one user\u00a0stated<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco pictured on the couch, dated August 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Another fan\u00a0shared<\/a>,\u00a0“I think he’s sweet, funny, talented. Has beautiful curly hair and amazing eyes on top of how he treats her. He goes above and beyond to make her feel special. That is sexy [expletive].”<\/i>\u00a0“Maybe is [sic] not about looks, but he is a really nice guy,”<\/i>\u00a0another\u00a0added<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in a clip on TikTok, dated July 2024 | Source: TikTok\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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One commenter\u00a0reflected<\/a>,\u00a0“Honestly I can see it; he treats her like a queen and he respects and loves her. It seems he was raised right. It isn’t always about looks people, it’s what’s inside that counts. And that can make a man sexy.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Benny Blanco at the 65th Grammy Awards on February 5, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The contrasting reactions to Blanco’s title reveal a divide between those who value traditional good looks and those who appreciate character and kindness as forms of attraction. Regardless of the debate, it’s clear that his relationship with Gomez has brought a new layer of public interest and admiration for the couple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco attend a basketball game on January 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Amid the buzz surrounding Blanco’s “Sexiest Man Alive” title, Gomez shared another major milestone with fans. On December 11, she announced their engagement in an Instagram post featuring four photos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In one photo, Gomez, dressed in a fluffy beige jacket, jeans, and sneakers, sat on a picnic blanket in a grassy area, smiling as she looked at her hands. The setup included a wicker basket, an ice bucket, and a Taco Bell box.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez sits on a picnic blanket, posted on December 11, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Another photo captured a close-up of Gomez laughing with her hand over her mouth, highlighting her ring. The soft pink background emphasized her joyful expression.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez laughs as she shows off her engagement ring, posted on December 11, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In the third photo, Gomez and Blanco shared an intimate moment. Blanco kissed Gomez’s head as she smiled, proudly showing off her ring. They sat in front of pink cabinets filled with neatly folded blankets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Selena Gomez laughs as Benny Blanco kisses the side of her head, posted on December 11, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com\/selenagomez<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The former Disney Channel actress shared another glimpse of her\u00a0marquise-cut diamond ring<\/a>. She\u00a0captioned<\/a> the post “forever begins now..”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The news quickly\u00a0sparked celebration across social media<\/a>, with fans applauding their relationship and expressing excitement for the couple’s future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, on December 15, Mirror US reported that\u00a0Selena Gomez<\/a>\u00a0was seen\u00a0without her engagement ring<\/a>\u00a0during a work trip. While it was unclear why she wasn’t wearing the ring, she accessorized with star-shaped rings, matching earrings, black heels, and red lipstick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The couple have yet to address the sighting, but their engagement announcement remains a joyful milestone, marking the excitement of their next chapter together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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