Benny Blanco Reflects on First Year of Marriage to Selena Gomez

Speaking on the September 15 episode of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, Blanco told host Jenna Bush Hager that he often finds himself wondering how a full year has already passed. He characterized their relationship as a perfect balance, comparing their connection to yin and yang. According to the producer, the transition from friends to husband and wife has been effortless, marked by an open rapport he nurtured long before they began dating.

To commemorate the milestone, the couple plans to revisit their wedding speeches and enjoy a slice of cake preserved from the ceremony, following advice from Gomez’s grandmother. Blanco emphasized that the wedding itself was intentionally low-key, reflecting Gomez’s long-held dream of a simple event featuring Persian rugs and an understated aesthetic rather than a lavish production. While he is candid about their mutual admiration and his gratitude for their life together, Blanco remains firm about protecting their privacy, specifically regarding intimate details, which he insists on keeping out of the public sphere out of respect for his wife.