Benny Blanco says being nice won over Selena Gomez
Benny Blanco says there was no trick to winning over Selena Gomez. Just good manners.
The songwriter and producer spoke about his marriage on TODAY on Sunday, Sept. 13. He was there to promote his upcoming book, F–k Failure, but questions turned to his relationship with Gomez, according to Billboard.
Asked how he won her over, Blanco joked that he "didn’t use, like, black magic or anything." He laughed off the idea of a grand plan. His answer was much simpler.
He said it came down to being nice. Not just to Gomez, but to people in general. Blanco said not being a jerk and treating others well "put her in my orbit."
He went further. Blanco said the real secret was understanding his partner. He talked about listening, paying attention and keeping an open dialogue. Honest conversation, he suggested, did more than any grand gesture.
What makes this stand out is its simplicity. There was no story of an elaborate pursuit. Blanco framed it as everyday behaviour. Be decent. Pay attention. Keep talking. He did not describe a strategy. He described a habit.
Blanco also admitted he almost missed the start of it all. He said he did not realise his dinner with Gomez was a date until he was already sitting across from her. The realisation came late. He was already there.
His affection was plain. During the interview, Blanco referred to Gomez as "the most beautiful wife in the world." It was a brief moment. He kept his tone light and direct throughout.
He said the couple are "in a really good spot" right now. He added that he feels "very fortunate." The comments were short. They were warm.
The timing is notable. Blanco and Gomez are approaching their first wedding anniversary, Billboard reported. Blanco did not give details of any plans. He kept the focus on the present.
For fans, this means a small, light-hearted update rather than a big reveal. No new music news. No book extract. Just Blanco talking plainly about kindness, conversation and a dinner date he did not see coming.
