Selena Gomez Surprises Fans with Engagement Announcement

Selena Gomez, often referred to as 'America's Sweetheart,' made a surprising announcement regarding her engagement on December 12. She shared a heartfelt post on her social media, stating, "Forever begins now," accompanied by a photo of her fiancé, Benny Blanco, kissing her. In another image, she showcased a stunning diamond ring on her left hand's ring finger.

Celebrities quickly rallied to congratulate her, with Taylor Swift commenting, "I’ll be the girl with the flowers," and rapper Lil Nas X chiming in with a simple, "Congratulations!"

The couple, who confirmed their relationship in December of last year, are now set to tie the knot just a year later. Many fans expressed their joy, noting that this marks a significant moment for Gomez as she appears to have moved on from her past relationship with Justin Bieber.

Gomez and Bieber had a tumultuous on-and-off relationship from 2010 to 2018, officially parting ways in 2018, the same year Bieber became engaged to Hailey Bieber. Despite their breakup, Gomez struggled to forget Bieber for a long time.

In a recent interview with TIME, Gomez revealed, "I was alone for five years. I got used to being by myself. After my breakup with Justin, I tortured myself for two years and slowly accepted being alone. I planned my life alone and even considered adopting a child if I was still single by 35."

Benny Blanco is a well-known producer who has collaborated with major artists like Kanye West, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, and Maroon 5.

Gomez began her career at the age of seven on a children's TV show and has since amassed significant wealth through her music, acting, and cosmetics business. According to Bloomberg, her net worth is currently estimated at $1.3 billion (approximately 1.74 trillion KRW).

Additionally, Gomez has been nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture and Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards next year.