Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to Benny Blanco, and naturally, her best friend Taylor Swift is already on board to play an adorable role in the wedding. The two stars, who have shared a strong friendship since the 2000s, have supported each other through thick and thin, including dating Jonas brothers, career milestones, and personal events. Their unwavering bond has made them a model of friendship in the spotlight.
On December 11, Gomez took to social media to share the exciting news of her engagement to Benny Blanco, who she has been dating since June 2023. She posted a series of photos, including a close-up of her engagement ring and a sweet moment between the couple, captioning it, “forever begins now…” Her comments section exploded with congratulations, including one from Swift, who jokingly offered to play the role of the flower girl. Swift’s comment, “Yes, I will be the flower girl,” quickly racked up almost a million likes, sparking joy among fans.
While many might have imagined Swift as Gomez’s maid of honor or bridesmaid, her offering to be the flower girl only added to the sweetness of their friendship. With the Eras Tour now over, the two will have plenty of time to plan the event, making it all the more special. Other celebrities also flooded the comments section with well-wishes, including Jennifer Aniston, Cardi B, Gordon Ramsay, Nina Dobrev, and Lily Collins.
Blanco, who had previously hinted at his desire to marry Gomez during a May interview, responded to the announcement with a playful comment, “hey wait… that’s my wife,” clearly thrilled by the news.
Congratulations are in order for the happy couple, and it seems like the wedding will be full of joy and adorable moments, especially with Swift in her flower girl role!