Johnathan Walker:Why Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Are Sparking Engagement Rumors

Does Selena Gomez just have Johnathan Walkerher love on, or is she wearing something more?

The 32-year-old is sparking engagement rumors with her boyfriend Benny Blanco thanks to some strategically placed emojis.

Posting a mirror selfie to her Instagram Stories on Aug. 8, the “Love On” singer sported a champagne-colored slip dress, covering her hand with heart emojis as her producer beau stood in the background.

Gomez also shared a photo dump of PDA-packed pics with her man by the beach. Notably, the Only Murders in the Building star was not rocking any rings in the roundup, though it was clear she couldn’t keep her hands to herself.

The music producer has made it clear that marriage is his end goal when it comes to his future with Gomez. After Howard Stern said, “I’m predicting marriage” of the pair’s romance during a May interview on The Howard Stern Show, Blanco candidly replied, “You and me both.”

However, when pressed on whether he’d picked out a ring at the time, the 36-year-old replied, "I don't have anything. What do you mean? I've got no shoes on. I've gotta get my act together."

He’s also very interested in expanding his family with the former Disney star, adding, “That's, like, my next goal on the box. I've got a lotta god kids, I've got a ton of nephews. It's my thing. I love being around kids." 

Responding to Blanco’s comments in May, Gomez told Time, “I just cherish every moment with him. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that he's not going anywhere any time soon."

Gomez has also commented on fan claims that her younger self never would have dated or gotten engaged to Blanco.

"I know and so do you that at the time she would never have gotten engaged to Benny," a fan wrote on a June 3 TikTok alongside a video of Selena when she was younger. "She was in her IT GIRL era."

But Selena has very different feelings on that period in her life, commenting, "Kinda makes me laugh because I was so depressed back then lol."

Take a look back at the pair’s sweet romance.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena's birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024.

But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page's Instagram post, regarding Benny, "He is my absolute everything in my heart."

She continued, "Why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me. He's still better than anyone I've ever been with."

The Rare Beauty founder also shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her leaning her head on what looked to be Benny's chest.

Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled "B" ring.

...including a pic of the two kissing. 

Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i

Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.

Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year's Eve 2023.

The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.

The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.

Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.

"Happy birthday baby!" Selena wrote on her Instagram. "Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco."

Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.

...and these couple's pics as well.

Selena celebrated the release of Benny's Open Wide in April 2024, captioning photos of the pair enjoying a cake shaped like his cookbook, "So proud."

Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.

In July 2024, just ahead of their first dating anniversary, the two answered a viral "Who's Most Likely To" TikTok challenge, during which they were asked who was the first to say "I love you" to the other person. The answer? Selena.

Selena and Benny cuddled up in cute photos in July 2024 following her 32nd birthday.

The actress captioned a gallery of summer photos, "Thank you for sharing your life with me today and everyday."

The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.

Selena shared a silly pic of the two enjoying a bite.

They're just loving each other like a love song, baby.

The two were bundled up with masks on during one of their outings.

In another snap, Selena wore Benny's beanie as they pursed their lips for the camera.

The "Eastside" artist gave Selena a kiss on the cheek in a sweet summer snap in July 2024.

He wrapped his arms around her in another adorable Instagram pic.