BTN News: Selena Gomez, the singer and actress, recently shared how tough her rise to fame was. Now 32, Selena is happy and stable with her boyfriend, music producer Benny Blanco. They have been dating since June 2023. Looking back, Selena talked about how sad she was during her younger years. Even though she was famous and considered an “It Girl,” she was deeply depressed. She revealed this while responding to old pictures of herself taken by paparazzi, especially during her high-profile relationship with Justin Bieber.
Selena saw a TikTok clip with old photos of her. It reminded her of the sadness she felt at that time. The clip used Justin Bieber’s song “Company” and suggested that the Selena of those days would never have committed to someone like Benny Blanco. The text on the video said, “The old Selena would never date Benny Blanco.” In response, Selena said, “It’s funny because I was so depressed back then.”
Selena’s relationship with Justin Bieber lasted eight years on and off. It was always in the news. They finally broke up in 2018. Soon after, Justin married Hailey Bieber. Now, they are expecting their first child. Despite the fame and heartache, Selena has found happiness with Benny Blanco.
Selena often talks about how Benny has improved her life. She says he treats her better than anyone else. In December, she shared online, “He treats me better than any human on this planet.” She told Time magazine that Benny’s support helps her a lot. He does not let mean comments bother him. Benny shows his love with kind gifts too. For Selena’s 32nd birthday, he gave her a diamond necklace with the letter ‘B’. The necklace is from Baby Gold, a brand in Los Angeles. It is 14-karat gold and has diamonds. It costs $600. Selena posted a picture of it on Instagram. Benny commented, “I got the baddest chick in the game wearing my chain,” quoting Jay-Z’s song “Public Service Announcement.”
Selena Gomez’s journey shows how strong she is. She went from a troubled young star to a happy and strong woman. Her past, especially her time with Justin Bieber, was hard. But now, she is content with Benny Blanco. Selena’s story shows that even famous people have hidden struggles. It also shows that it is possible to overcome problems and find real happiness.
