Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's recent misadventure at a Taylor Swift party has left fans smiling and talking. The couple appeared on the Spotify podcast "Countdown To" to share the humorous and slightly awkward story of arriving too early at one of Swift's exclusive post-award parties.
During the episode, released on March 19, 2025, Gomez shared her feelings about the experience, saying she was "mortified." "As a couple, we went to Taylor’s party after some awards show. I don’t know, it was kind of cute, but I was mortified. Apparently, cool people don’t show up to parties on time," Gomez joked, poking fun at her punctuality.
Benny Blanco, her fiancé and a prominent music producer, couldn't resist teasing Gomez, stating, "We’re the first people at every single party when I go with you. You, like, show up when my mother shows up to a party." His lighthearted remarks prompted Gomez to grimace, clearly embarrassed by the memory of their early arrival. The couple was trying to keep their relationship a secret at the time, which added to the uncomfortable nature of the evening.
Blanco continued, "We didn’t even, like, touch each other or really look at each other." He humorously recalled how Gomez reacted when other women unknowingly flirted with him, prompting her protective side to surface, with him stating, "If, like, a girl came up to me or something, you were like, ‘Hmm,’" to which Gomez joked, "No! Stop, don’t say that."
The couple went to great lengths to hide their romance in the early days. They had a memorable date at the Santa Monica Pier, where they donned disguises to avoid recognition. During this outing, Blanco described, "I remember having so much fun being with you ’cause we could just fully let go and not worry about anything else. We rode the Ferris wheel, got corn dogs, and cotton candy. It was so cute." Gomez echoed his sentiments, saying she was "in a state of ecstasy" during that secretive date.
Reflecting on their relationship dynamic, Blanco noted how they initially took things slow due to the public scrutiny surrounding Gomez. “I was so sure that I was gonna marry her. I just knew,” he said, revealing that despite the challenges, their bond grew stronger. "It’s just a very different feeling. I know when Sel wakes up, she’s thinking in her head, ‘How can I make this day as good as I can for Benny?’ And I know I’m waking up and saying, ‘How can I make this day as good as I can for Sel?"
Now, their relationship is no longer under wraps. The couple announced their engagement in December 2024. They’ve also been busy promoting their new collaborative album, "I Said I Love You First," which is set to drop on March 21, 2025. This highly awaited project features singles like "Scared of Loving You" and "Sunset Blvd." During their podcast appearance, Gomez noted that working on the album felt different from anything she had experienced before. "I felt like I could tell him things that maybe I was feeling insecure about, that I wouldn’t feel like I could open up to any other producer that way—let alone like a partner," she explained.
Many fans are excited to hear the upcoming album, as they’ve already gotten a taste of Gomez's new sound through the promotional singles. The couple admitted that the creative process for the album was therapeutic, with Blanco emphasizing how they kept things close to the chest by only working with close friends. He described their songwriting sessions as spontaneous, encouraging Gomez to express her thoughts late at night, which often turned into songs.
The pair's history and their relationship have been a delightful narrative in the entertainment world, showcasing the joy and struggles of love under the spotlight. As they look forward to releasing their joint album, fans continue to rally behind them, eager to see what the future holds for the beloved couple.
