Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco mark their first Christmas together as an engaged couple in New York

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are embracing the holiday season with joy as they celebrate their first Christmas as an engaged couple. The couple, who got engaged on December 11, spent the festive season at a cosy Hanukkah party in New York, hosted by composer Benj Pasek.

Gomez, 32, looked effortlessly chic in a matching grey set adorned with snowflakes, paired with a white beanie, embodying the spirit of the season. Blanco, her music producer fiancé, kept things light-hearted in a cream sweater with a quirky stuffed dog peeking out of the pocket, adding a playful touch to the holiday ensemble.

The gathering also included a star-studded guest list, with notable attendees like actress Debra Messing, comedian Judy Gold, real estate mogul Erin Lichy, comedian Alex Edelman, and Broadway star Adam Kantor, all sharing the festive cheer.

Blanco and Gomez’s engagement came just over a year after they started dating in June 2023. Their relationship, initially marked by some uncertainty on Gomez’s part, has blossomed, with the “Only Murders in the Building” actress previously admitting on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that she wasn’t sure where it was headed. However, she later assured the world that she was having “a great time” with the music producer.

The surprise proposal took place during a Taco Bell picnic, where Blanco presented Gomez with a stunning marquis diamond ring. Gomez took to Instagram to share the moment, writing, “Forever begins now…” Blanco immediately responded with a sweet comment, saying, “hey wait… that’s my wife,” further cementing their joyous commitment.

The couple’s engagement marks the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship, and their first Christmas together as fiancés promises to be one they will remember forever, filled with love and shared moments.