Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, one of Hollywood’s most talked-about couples since their engagement in 2024, recently shared a sweet and unexpected story about their first kiss. The couple opened up during an appearance on the Table Manners podcast with hosts Jessie and Lennie Ware, where Benny, 37, humorously recalled how a casual game led to a memorable moment.
“I Gotta Kiss This Girl”
Benny revealed that the moment happened while the two were lounging on a couch, playing the popular card game We’re Not Really Strangers. When Selena pulled a card that read, “Take a selfie with the person next to you,” she leaned on Benny’s chest to snap the photo. That’s when Benny decided to make a bold move. “I just looked at her and I said, ‘I gotta kiss this girl,’” he shared.
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An Unexpected Reaction
The kiss, while romantic, took an amusing turn. Selena’s heart began to race and she developed a rash on her face due to nerves. Benny, always ready with a joke, said it was probably because he’s “so disgusting and repulsive.” The hosts chimed in with laughter, even asking Selena if she might be allergic to him. She laughed it off, explaining, “I’d been alone for five years, with the exception of a few shitty dates… so I just got nervous.”
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From Friendship to Forever
The couple, who began dating in 2023 after years of friendship and musical collaborations, have since captured hearts everywhere. Benny even produced Selena’s recent album I Said I Love You First. In 2024, he proposed with a custom marquise-cut diamond ring designed by Abril Barret, solidifying their journey from friends to fiancés.
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