Selena Gomez is “beyond proud” to be with boyfriend Benny Blanco — and excited to be part of PEOPLE’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive.
The Just the murders in the building star, 32, shared her thoughts on including her music producer boyfriend in the magazine’s annual issue during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning.
“That’s my man!” Gomez said of Blanco, 36, in CBS Sunday Morning video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, November 30,
Gomez then explained how much Blanco means to her.
“I am beyond proud to know that there is someone in the world who cares deeply about every little detail of who I am,” she added. “And let someone support me, encourage me, inspire me and motivate me. That brings me joy. And more than anything, he’s just my best friend.”
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“I’m really, really lucky,” she concluded.
The “Calm Down” singer previously said she feels the “most secure” she’s “ever felt” in her current relationship, adding, “And I see a future with this person,” while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter.
Gomez also told the outlet that she and Blanco made a conscious decision to share some of their relationship with the outside world.
“When you put a little out there, people aren’t so hungry to hunt you down,” she said. “Like, if they hear something, they’ll do it, but if you say, ‘I made it,’ they’re like, ‘Oh, so there you are, you’re just going to Sushi Park.’ But there’s so much in my relationship that people don’t see – it’s just mine.”
Gomez also called Blanco “the love of my life” on Instagram.
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco at a Lakers game in January 2024.
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In PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive magazine, Blanco shared his tips on how to be a “sexy gentleman.” Among the music producer’s nuggets of wisdom were “learn to cook”, “dress with confidence” and “self-care is a must”.
Blanco also revealed what makes a great date: “The No. 1 thing you should do on a date is just listen to what the person is saying. Don’t talk about yourself all the time. Nobody cares,” he said.
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The songwriter also described his favorite time of day with Gomez.
“I’m a real morning person. That’s my favorite time to spend with Sel,” he told PEOPLE. “Because we both wake up really early. It’s like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up. I have a real best friend that I can do anything in the world with and every day is the best day of my life.”
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