Selena Gomez shares PDA-filled photos with fiancé Benny Blanco following Bieber’s mocking post.

Selena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco aren’t letting cryptic jabs dampen their joy. The couple fired back with a romantic flurry of photos after Gomez’s ex, Justin Bieber, appeared to mock their engagement in a now-viral Instagram story.

The 32-year-old Only Murders in the Building star took to Instagram on Saturday, sharing intimate glimpses of her relationship with music producer Blanco, turning the spotlight away from speculation and back on love. The carousel included a cosy beach moment with “Benny + Sel” etched into the sand, a glamorous mirror selfie in a sleek white outfit, and a showstopping PDA snap featuring Gomez in a deep navy velvet gown snuggling up to Blanco, who sported a black corduroy coat layered over a denim jacket.

Among the slides were behind-the-scenes clips from the Only Murders set, teasing fans with cameos by none other than Oscar-winner Renée Zellweger. But it was the captionless affection and playful interactions between Gomez and Blanco that truly did the talking.

Blanco, clearly touched, responded in the comments with “benny + sel,” a direct nod to their sandy scribble.

The timing of the post raised eyebrows, arriving just hours after Justin Bieber shared a cryptic meme on his Instagram stories. The meme depicted Gollum from The Lord of the Rings grasping the One Ring, overlaid with the caption: “Girls on social media when they get engaged.” Though Bieber didn’t mention Gomez directly, fans immediately suspected it was a subtle dig at her engagement news, which has dominated headlines in recent weeks.

Rather than respond with words, Gomez let her photos—and her radiant smile—do the talking. The vibe was clear: unbothered, loved-up, and moving forward.

The couple’s romance has blossomed in the public eye, but Gomez has consistently drawn a firm line between personal milestones and social media spectacle. However, with a star-studded career and high-profile relationships behind her, her followers are accustomed to decoding these subtle online exchanges.

Blanco, known for producing hits for the likes of Ed Sheeran, Halsey, and even Justin Bieber himself, has remained largely quiet about their relationship online—until now. His simple comment, paired with his visible presence in the post, signals a more public front from the typically behind-the-scenes figure.

Meanwhile, Justin Bieber, who’s been keeping a relatively low profile aside from sporadic cryptic posts, hasn’t issued any clarification. But fans were quick to flood his comment sections with theories, speculation, and in some cases, criticism for the apparent shade.

Selena’s fans, however, saw her post as the perfect response: elegant, sincere, and rooted in happiness rather than conflict.

The response from her fanbase was swift and supportive. One follower commented, “This is how you handle pettiness—with love and glow.” Another added, “She’s thriving, he’s posting memes. Case closed.”

Though Gomez has rarely addressed her past relationships directly, she’s often spoken about growth, healing, and setting boundaries. Her new chapter with Blanco seems to align with that ethos—quiet strength, creative fulfilment, and unapologetic self-expression.

As speculation continues to swirl, Gomez’s message remains clear: she’s focused on love, not drama.