Scarlett Johansson shares a firsthand account of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Oscars romance

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco made waves at the 2025 Oscars, and Scarlett Johansson had a front-row seat to their romantic moments.

The Black Widow star, who was seated beside the couple at the Dolby Theatre, spilled the details backstage while chatting with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. Johansson and veteran actress June Squibb had just finished presenting an award when Ripa pressed them for insider gossip.

Squibb, 95, admitted she hadn’t caught any whispers from the high-profile couple. But Johansson was more than happy to share what she witnessed.

“Well, I’m sitting next to Selena and Benny, and I have to say…” she began, before gushing, “I’m seeing a lot of very cute, honeymoon-phase cuteness happening.”

Gomez and Blanco were attending the glamorous event in support of Emilia Perez, the film that earned Gomez a Best Picture nomination along with 13 others. Their appearance came just months after their engagement, which they announced in December 2024. The couple had been dating since June 2023 and have since become one of Hollywood’s most talked-about pairs.

This isn’t the first time Johansson has commented on their relationship. Back in January, she shared her thoughts during an episode of TODAY with Jenna & Friends. Though she admitted she didn’t personally know Gomez, Johansson confessed she was invested in the singer’s love life.

“I’m happy for her,” she said at the time, calling Gomez and Blanco “so cute” together.

Gomez, who has remained relatively private about her personal life in the past, has embraced sharing moments with Blanco. The two have openly expressed their love on social media, and their upcoming joint album, I Said I Love You First, set for release on March 21, is expected to be a reflection of their romance.

Their Oscars appearance only solidified their status as one of Hollywood’s most adored couples. With Scarlett Johansson serving as an unexpected witness, the world now has even more reason to swoon over their love story.