Selena Gomez’s Heartfelt Tribute to Benny Blanco on His 37th Birthday

Benny Blanco turned 37 on March 8 this Saturday, and singer Selena Gomez has been all over this celebration. The singer even took to his Instagram to post an adoring message, attempting to relate his presence in her life. “I’m not sure what I did to deserve you but damn am I glad you were born.. happy birthday baby,” Gomez wrote, pairing the message with endearing snapshots of the couple smiling and embracing.

A Special Celebration at Their First Date Spot

Another cherished memory was created when Gomez and Blanco were able to revisit Jitlada, a darling Thai venue in Los Angeles, for their first-ever date. Far from being just an act of reliving memories, the occasion also involved spending time cooking together. In a video shared on Blanco’s Instagram, the couple joins forces with restaurant owner Sarin “Jazz” Sing to recreate the very dish they enjoyed on their initial outing: shrimp with curry.

Cooking Up Love and Memories

The video follows Gomez and Blanco, who are excited about preparing the meal. They coat the shrimp in tapioca flour and deep fry them to a perfect golden brown. Then, they drizzle over their creation a fragrant lemongrass curry, lingering over the entire cooking experience. At the end of the video, Gomez grins at the camera and takes a bite, clearly relishing those flavors.

Sing, touched by the couple’s warmth, left a heartfelt comment under the video, saying, “Love and appreciate you so much, can’t wait to cook on your wedding. You both are so kind to me.”

From Romance to Engagement

Gomez and Blanco’s love story began in June 2023, and by late last year, they were engaged. The singer announced the milestone on December 11 with an Instagram post showcasing her stunning marquise-cut engagement ring, captioned, “Forever begins now..”