{"id":3942,"date":"2024-12-18T14:04:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T14:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/?p=3942"},"modified":"2024-12-18T14:04:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T14:04:56","slug":"users-outraged-as-selena-gomezs-fiance-featured-in-2024-sexiest-man-alive-issue-pics-of-the-guy-who-wants-to-have-kids-with-her","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/archives\/3942","title":{"rendered":"Users Outraged as Selena Gomez&rsquo;s Fianc\u00e9 Featured in 2024 &lsquo;Sexiest Man Alive&rsquo; Issue \u2014 Pics of the Guy Who Wants to Have Kids with Her"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='\"PostImage_post-image-container__PlDZN' postcontent_thumb-image__ih052>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"' data-testid='\"thumb-image\"'>\n\n<div>Selena Gomez&rsquo;s partner has always felt &ldquo;confident&rdquo; 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&rsquo;s &ldquo;Sexiest Man Alive&rdquo; roster.\n<div class='\"ContentRenderer_content-container__XYPLT\"' data-io-article-url='\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/444580-users-outraged-as-selena-gomezs-fiance.html?m=dob\"'>\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_1\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_1\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' wp-image-3944 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/scenicwhispers.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/470816349_962270926008019_8611306504095711677_n-240x300.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"950\"' height='\"1188\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/470816349_962270926008019_8611306504095711677_n-240x300.jpg' https: sizes='\"auto,'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Selena Gomez\u2019s boyfriend, Benny Blanco, was hailed one of the sexiest in People&rsquo;s &ldquo;Sexiest Man Alive&rdquo; issue for 2024, sparking online controversy. Despite the backlash, he&rsquo;s more than just a headline\u2014he&rsquo;s a Hall of Famer who sees a future with Gomez.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/EBCePyZEnvL9tGWHhlRNWLXIM2y1UcRKNqCtEJZG9so\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjlmN2UzMTMxYmZlMDY0NTY5MWMwMTkwM2UxYjg1NDJmYTEyNTExZDdlN2QzYzZiZjk4MTUxMTRmZWEwMzk5My5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDgwMA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/b9f7e3131bfe0645691c01903e1b8542fa12511d7e7d3c6bf9815114fea03993.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez at the mtv video music awards on september in newark new jersey. source: getty images width='\"3200\"' height='\"4800\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>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\u00a0<u>shared, &ldquo;I always felt pretty confident. My mom was like, &lsquo;You&rsquo;re the best,&rsquo; and my brother was always so sweet to me. He always paved the way, always made sure people were nice to me.&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/48aLrkXg0_qiliRpcvD7PZjUa1v9ggiOXXfQ80a3jxk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDI5ODBjZGY5Y2NiZGQ0NWI4YmM5NmIyMWE3Zjg5Y2NjMTEyY2M4MDdhNDVlZTZlMGNjOTc2YTZjNTI1NDEwOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzE0JmhlaWdodD05NTY.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/02980cdf9ccbdd45b8bc96b21a7f89ccc112cc807a45ee6e0cc976a6c5254109.png%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez and benny blanco in an embrace dated august source: instagram width='\"714\"' height='\"956\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in an embrace, dated August 8, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper-second-floor__hfrmf>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_2\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_2\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' primis_wrap__he_9k primis_wrap__6ywkq>\n<div class='\"Primis_square__r4HeJ\"' data-position='\"in_article_2_2\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/news_amomama_primis\"' data-slot-type='\"8\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_2_2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>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\u00a0<u>collaborated with artists\u00a0such as Halsey and Khalid. A TikTok favorite, he has also been honored with the prestigious Hal David\u00a0<u>Starlight Award\u00a0for his impact on the music industry.\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/WbA3_79ZhWd4BFkW487bMn7JFib7KRUfuuxyt6KujAY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGIyMzlkZDFmN2JmOWIzZGQ2NzM3Yjc5Zjc0MzZlYmVhMDRhYmMzNzgxZDRhN2UzMmU3ZWQ5MzUxNGZhNzIzZi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9OTc2JmhlaWdodD0xMTYw.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/4b239dd1f7bf9b3dd6737b79f7436ebea04abc3781d4a7e32e7ed93514fa723f.png%5C%22" alt='\"Benny' blanco and selena gomez pictured with unidentified individuals dated february source: instagram width='\"976\"' height='\"1160\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez pictured with unidentified individuals, dated February 13, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>A true creative both in and out of the studio, the celebrity is also a devoted food lover and\u00a0<u>cookbook author.\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&rsquo;s the &ldquo;simple&rdquo; pleasures that make him happiest, he\u00a0<u>said.\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>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,\u00a0<u>advising, &ldquo;Tell her how pretty she is.&rdquo; He&rsquo;s even perfected Taco Bell&rsquo;s signature meat from scratch,\u00a0<u>saying, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s disgusting, but it&rsquo;s delicious.&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_4\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_4\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/FzKAOxvzqVuk9gWMkdolbenoFd_-bBnzQ9-soZnFDEE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA1OGE2ZGY5OWQzNjZhOTliNjMwYjc3N2RhZGRmY2U1OGM5ZDJmNmYyNWMwZjk2NzRjNWFlOThkZGFjMGY3ZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODU0JmhlaWdodD0xMTI2.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/c058a6df99d366a99b630b777daddfce58c9d2f6f25c0f9674c5ae98ddac0f7d.png%5C%22" alt='\"A' close up of selena gomez dated july source: instagram width='\"854\"' height='\"1126\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A close up of Selena Gomez, dated July 22, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>When it comes to cooking for Gomez, whom he began dating in 2023, his humor shines through. As he\u00a0<u>joked\u00a0in another interview, &ldquo;How can anyone not love you if you&rsquo;re making them a huge steak with potatoes and salad?&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7g__77JYTJSKhOHclH5DsHqhI22potUazgk2JY3dwFI\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWFmMWZlZmM5NjRiMThhYTQ4ZDFhMDY1YzFiMTZiMDgwZTg0ZTdmZDgyMmJjYmM0OTIzMWNmOWFkZmFhYWU1My5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODA0JmhlaWdodD0xMDgw.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/5af1fefc964b18aa48d1a065c1b16b080e84e7fd822bcbc49231cf9adfaaae53.png%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez and benny blanco being cozy outdoors dated july source: instagram width='\"804\"' height='\"1080\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco being cozy outdoors, dated July 25, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>He&rsquo;s also an early riser, describing mornings with Gomez as his favorite time of day. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up,&rdquo; he\u00a0<u>explained. Reflecting on their relationship, Blanco\u00a0<u>added, &ldquo;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.&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/AQR2gcJoB-QYic_ARl9jDjykfSJUX68k0nlUt4baZKQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWI5YTVmMzY4ZmYzOTI1OWY0MTAzZmYxYTkyNjAxMTIzYmQ5NWRiMjA2YzVhZTY2ZTI5NDgzMTgxY2NhNmQ3Ni5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTE0NiZoZWlnaHQ9MTIzOA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/9b9a5f368ff39259f4103ff1a92601123bd95db206c5ae66e29483181cca6d76.png%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez and benny blanco dated march source: instagram width='\"1146\"' height='\"1238\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, dated March 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/selenagomez\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>The two had known each other for years before their relationship blossomed. They even collaborated on the 2021 song &ldquo;I Can&rsquo;t Get Enough.&rdquo; Gomez, who was single for years before dating Blanco, opened up about her journey to finding love in a May 2024 interview.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/if-cdn.com%5C/R6grkWC?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1%5C%22" allowfullscreen='\"allowfullscreen\"' data-mce-fragment='\"1\"'>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_2\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_2-1\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>&ldquo;I was alone for five years, and I got really used to it,&rdquo; the actress\u00a0<u>revealed, adding that she even planned to adopt by 35 if she hadn&rsquo;t met anyone. Initially, she saw Blanco as a friend and even asked if he could set her up with someone.\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/if-cdn.com%5C/ymaiiPz?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1%5C%22" allowfullscreen='\"allowfullscreen\"' data-mce-fragment='\"1\"'>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_3\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_3-2\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>But after he invited her to a birthday party to meet a friend, she realized her feelings for him. As she\u00a0<u>put it, &ldquo;It just happens when you least expect it.&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/if-cdn.com%5C/44vt5XI?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1%5C%22" allowfullscreen='\"allowfullscreen\"' data-mce-fragment='\"1\"'>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"'><span class='\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_4\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_4-3\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>However, her relationship with Blanco, whom she\u00a0<u>described\u00a0as &ldquo;wonderful,&rdquo; hasn&rsquo;t been without its critics. Gomez has faced backlash and has taken to social media to defend her connection with the record executive.\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/if-cdn.com%5C/aFSX7LY?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1%5C%22" allowfullscreen='\"allowfullscreen\"' data-mce-fragment='\"1\"'>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_1\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_1-4\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Responding to the negativity, she\u00a0<u>posted, &ldquo;Then why has he been the best thing that&rsquo;s ever happened to me &hellip; he&rsquo;s still better than anyone I&rsquo;ve been with. Facts.&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/if-cdn.com%5C/cyg6Cvg?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1%5C%22" allowfullscreen='\"allowfullscreen\"' data-mce-fragment='\"1\"'>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_2\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_2-5\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Blanco, for his part, appears deeply committed to their relationship. During a May 2024 interview on &ldquo;The Howard Stern Show,&rdquo; he expressed his hopes for a family someday, sharing his love for being around children.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"'>\n<div class='\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"'>\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>When asked about proposing, he reflected on his feelings for Gomez,\u00a0<u>saying, &ldquo;When I look at her, I do say, &lsquo;I&rsquo;m always just like I don&rsquo;t know a world where it could be better than this.'&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/if-cdn.com%5C/LIbNzIY?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1%5C%22" allowfullscreen='\"allowfullscreen\"' data-mce-fragment='\"1\"'>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_3\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_3-6\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>In a separate interview, Gomez responded to his openness about settling down, playfully\u00a0<u>noting, &ldquo;He can&rsquo;t lie to save his life. If he&rsquo;s asked a question, he&rsquo;ll answer it.&rdquo; 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.\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"'>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/if-cdn.com%5C/pGVoSuM?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1%5C%22" allowfullscreen='\"allowfullscreen\"' data-mce-fragment='\"1\"'>\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advintextbuilder_slot-wrapper___oz3g>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' advslots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf advslots_adv-square-wrap__bxsu_>\n<div class='\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_4\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_4-7\"' class='\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Despite occasional criticism from fans about her life choices, she expressed admiration for Blanco&rsquo;s resilience, pointing out his strength in not letting outside opinions affect him. Gomez cherishes their time together,\u00a0<u>expressing\u00a0confidence that he &ldquo;isn&rsquo;t going anywhere any time soon.&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/5CNgk7-jJiJAmhI4P4yYfgDrEFoPYhwWynEloCf0YDs\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDgzM2NjNWJiYmRiZGY4NDhkYmE5NDQ4MWEwMDY5NzM2ZGE0ZGVhYWJiYzRiMWZmMTE5NmUwOGVmZTEwZmRlOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NzU2JmhlaWdodD0xMDcy.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/d833cc5bbbdbdf848dba94481a0069736da4deaabbc4b1ff1196e08efe10fde8.png%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez and benny blanco pictured outdoors dated july source: instagram width='\"756\"' height='\"1072\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco pictured outdoors, dated July 25, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Despite her appreciation for Blanco&rsquo;s strength and grounded nature, his recent selection as Sexiest Man Alive has sparked strong reaction.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ns_afTGkiM_ryr83-gyjQlfEfZm7R9ZYEKoqfzEnJ4U\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjdlOGMyNDE4ZDdkOWI1YTgxNTMzZTRiYTFmOGJjNTRkN2RmOGUzNzY4NGQxNjI3YmQ5NTNiNzY5NGEwYWZmZi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTEzNg.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/27e8c2418d7d9b5a81533e4ba1f8bc54d7df8e37684d1627bd953b7694a0afff.png%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez and benny blanco taking a selfie dated november source: instagram width='\"1024\"' height='\"1136\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco taking a selfie, dated November 10, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Social media has been buzzing, with some users on X voicing surprise, disapproval, and skepticism.\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>&ldquo;How much did Selena paid [sic] for this? He&rsquo;s so&hellip; ew (it&rsquo;s a joke, don&rsquo;t sue me),&rdquo;\u00a0one person\u00a0quipped.\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/x43W9xNquRLircHjwLtW4JcA2kebKfOjsiwfhii6lfA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGIwNzZjYWNhMzc0N2E2YmU1YWRmYTk5NDJkZjg4ODRiZjUwMmZhMGY1MGIzM2Y4N2JmMTEwMDhhMDE5MzZlMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTE3MiZoZWlnaHQ9MTI2NA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/0b076caca3747a6be5adfa9942df8884bf502fa0f50b33f87bf11008a01936e0.png%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez pictured sitting on benny blanco lap dated march source: instagram width='\"1172\"' height='\"1264\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez pictured sitting on Benny Blanco&rsquo;s lap, dated March 8, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Another user\u00a0asked,<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>\u00a0&ldquo;This has to be a joke right..? RIGHT?????&rdquo;\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>&ldquo;Selena paid for this,&rdquo;\u00a0commented\u00a0another. One user sarcastically\u00a0questioned,<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>\u00a0&ldquo;Is the sexiest man alive in the room with us?&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/IEYK7jTFoGG-nzMujZiDHu87EQCDMOjtyBBuJd8O8EY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTc3ZjY5NzgzZWQ4YmI1M2UzY2NiM2Q5Y2NiOGE0NzY3MGM0NGNiYjNiNTkwMDNkY2QwNjBkYjA1NmFmOTFjZi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9OTEwJmhlaWdodD0xMjQ4.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/a77f69783ed8bb53e3ccb3d9ccb8a47670c44cbb3b59003dcd060db056af91cf.png%5C%22" alt='\"A' close up of selena gomez and benny blanco dated august source: instagram width='\"910\"' height='\"1248\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A close up of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, dated August 8, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'><i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>&ldquo;Are you kidding me?&rdquo;\u00a0another\u00a0replied\u00a0in disbelief.\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>&ldquo;\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. I\u2019m sorry what?&rdquo;\u00a0wrote\u00a0another, showing clear surprise. One user\u00a0commented,\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>&ldquo;Only thing sexy about him is his girlfriend.&rdquo;\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/-V0EIOACBaUgEqYW_pqV7w5UQJnmDvQIts7_hwjk4xg\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2RhM2UyNTc3ZWFkODJiODMxYTZhZGM0ZTJlMzljZWQ2NTA3NzhjMWY4NjI2YmE2MTI3YjlmNjdlMDI1NjZmNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODM4JmhlaWdodD0xMDk4.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/3da3e2577ead82b831a6adc4e2e39ced650778c1f8626ba6127b9f67e02566f5.png%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez and benny blanco photographed kissing dated december source: instagram width='\"838\"' height='\"1098\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco photographed kissing, dated December 15, 2023\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Meanwhile, on Facebook, people took a more supportive stance, focusing on Blanco&rsquo;s character.\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>&ldquo;The way he treats Selena, he&rsquo;s a gentleman, and that&rsquo;s a kind of sexy that goes beyond looks,&rdquo;\u00a0one user\u00a0stated.\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/4bhwLRuUInKS_3hzdODGiH9gGdk-bogN7w5T_1sdj8o\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzUyMWQ1YjdiYTQ5MjQ1YWY0NzhjNDdmNmMyNDU3ZWM2MzVhMjViNjFkZDFmYTIwOTg1Y2IzYWVjZjE3MTY0MC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9OTEyJmhlaWdodD0xMjYw.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/c521d5b7ba49245af478c47f6c2457ec635a25b61dd1fa20985cb3aecf171640.png%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez and benny blanco pictured on the couch dated august source: instagram width='\"912\"' height='\"1260\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco pictured on the couch, dated August 8, 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Another fan\u00a0shared,\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>&ldquo;I think he&rsquo;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].&rdquo;\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>&ldquo;Maybe is [sic] not about looks, but he is a really nice guy,&rdquo;\u00a0another\u00a0added.\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g' image_wrapper-vertical__pwzar>\n<div class='\"Image_container__oHMMQ\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/8TRKcB-BF_jXWZFBNrYFa_1cgK6aIwgrdvh8SfdKdcE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTVkZDkwNjU3OGUyZThmZTJjNTY4M2FhMzUxYTE0YTc4MzBmNjM1NDQ5NWU0MGY3N2Y3MGI2ZTc4ZDI2N2U0Ni5wbmc_d2lkdGg9NjU4JmhlaWdodD0xMDY4.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/e5dd906578e2e8fe2c5683aa351a14a7830f6354495e40f77f70b6e78d267e46.png%5C%22" alt='\"Selena' gomez and benny blanco in a clip on tiktok dated july source: width='\"658\"' height='\"1068\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco in a clip on TikTok, dated July 2024\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>One commenter\u00a0reflected,\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>&ldquo;Honestly I can see it; he treats her like a queen and he respects and loves her. 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