Music producer Benny Blanco has disclosed that he and his wife, actor and pop star Selena Gomez, deliberately kept their romance out of the public eye for roughly eight to nine months before going public. Blanco made the revelation in a candid interview with Spanish newspaper El País, timed to the upcoming release of his Spanish-language album Hermoso.

The Conversation That Changed Everything

'We kept our relationship private for a long time, about eight or nine months,' Blanco told the publication. He recalled a pivotal moment when Gomez put the decision squarely in his hands.

'She asked me, ‘Are you sure you want to do this? I understand if you want us to just be friends.’ And then I said, ‘You know what? Screw it,’' Blanco said. He credited a strong personal support system for helping the couple navigate the transition into a very public relationship. 'We’re lucky because we both have friends and family we’ve known since before all this, and we’re surrounded by a good group of people we love,' he added.

Why Gomez’s Fame Shaped the Decision

According to Blanco, the conversation arose in large part because of Gomez’s extraordinary celebrity profile. Selena Gomez first rose to fame as a teenager on Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place before transitioning to adult roles, most notably playing Mabel Mora on the critically acclaimed series Only Murders in the Building. She holds three Grammy nominations for her pop music career, including a 2026 nod for Best Dance-Pop Recording for ‘Bluest Flame’ — a collaboration with Blanco himself. She is also the most Emmy-nominated Latina in history, with ten Emmy nominations spanning her roles as producer and star across multiple projects.

From Privacy to Public Life

The couple wed in 2025, nearly two years after going public with their relationship. For Blanco — a 12-time Grammy-nominated producer who has spent much of his career working behind the scenes — the shift into the spotlight has required adjustment. 'I don’t like to expose my life. Famous people are under constant scrutiny: if you say one thing, it’s wrong, and if you say another, it’s also wrong,' he said.

Blanco described himself as part of a transitional generation that grew up without social media. He says he chooses to 'occasionally post a picture of my wife or some delicious dish I’ve tried,' while keeping his online presence largely focused on music promotion.

The Album Behind the Interview

The candid disclosures come as Blanco prepares to release Hermoso, his upcoming Spanish-language album. The project marks a creative departure for the producer, whose collaborations have spanned pop, hip-hop, and dance music. The interview with El País signals a deliberate push into Spanish-speaking markets ahead of the release.