Inside Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s Exciting Journey Toward Parenthood

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially on the path toward their next big adventure! The couple has been raving nonstop about starting a family soon, as fans await their wedding. The couple, who confirmed their romance in December 2023 and got engaged a year later, have been candid about their hopes to become parents. This, whether biologically or through adoption.

Speaking on the “Jay Shetty Podcast,” Gomez shared her excitement about the prospect of having children. “I don’t know what will happen, obviously, but I love children. I have an 11-year-old sister that I absolutely adore,” she said, referring to her half-sister Gracie. “I love making [children] laugh; they’re just so sweet. So absolutely, when that day comes, I’m so excited for it.”

Blanco, who has long referred to Gomez as his personal muse and iconic inspiration, praised her natural connection with kids. He said, “Whenever there’s kids at a place, it’s the only time I see her do that. She immediately goes to the kids and has these conversations for hours with the kids.” He added that her comfort with children stems from her early start in the spotlight, noting, “When you started doing this you were a kid, and that was your way to connect to people. You shaped so many young people’s lives… you’re still finding your way to do that.”

Navigating Parenthood With Medical Realities & Adoption

Gomez has also been upfront about her inability to carry her own children due to medical complications, especially after being diagnosed with Lupus. She revealed to Vanity Fair, “I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children. I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby’s in jeopardy. That was something I had to grieve for a while.”

But Gomez is optimistic and excited about alternative paths to motherhood, highlighting surrogacy and adoption as meaningful options. “I find it a blessing that there are wonderful people willing to do surrogacy or adoption, which are both huge possibilities for me. It made me really thankful for the other outlets for people who are dying to be moms. I’m one of those people. I’m excited for what that journey will look like, but it’ll look a little different. At the end of the day, I don’t care. It’ll be mine. It’ll be my baby.”

Blanco echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the importance of love, respect, and guidance in raising children. He shared that he envisions a parenting approach where kids are encouraged to explore, loved unconditionally, and taught foundational life lessons.

Wedding Bells, Biscuits, &  a Personal Touch

As if family plans weren’t exciting enough, Gomez and Blanco are gearing up for a lavish wedding in Montecito, California. Several fans have been speculating that it is reportedly scheduled for September, so pretty much any day now. Sources indicate it will be a two-day celebration with their closest friends, including A-list BFFs like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Could it be that Swift will be a maid of honor?

True to her down-to-earth personality, Gomez revealed a quirky wedding dessert preference on her Rare Beauty TikTok account. “My preferred dessert would be biscuits and gravy. My nana’s biscuits and gravy, that sounds like dessert to me.” Whether that’s actually a dessert or not…that’s up to everyone’s preferences. But she also expressed a desire for a small, personal cake to freeze with Blanco, rather than a traditional large wedding cake.

Blanco described the ceremony as “chill” and “amazing,” with the couple taking extra security measures to ensure privacy for their high-profile friends. Because, well, the most important thing they want is privacy and for all of their friends to enjoy their time without being scrutinized by paparazzi.

Their engagement announcement last December was as heartfelt as it was sparkly, with Gomez showing off a marquise-cut diamond estimated at a whopping $1 million and captioning her post, “Forever starts now.”

Gomez and Blanco are clearly ready to embrace the next chapter of their lives, whether that includes children, adoption, or just sharing their love with the people closest to them. With a blend of love, humor, and family-focused vision, fans can’t wait to see what this power couple does next.