Selena Gomez was spotted for the first time since announcing her engagement to Benny Blanco. The 32-year-old actress and singer, who recently received a stunning 8-carat marquise-cut diamond ring, greeted fans with a friendly wave as she arrived at the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles.
Although Gomez didn’t wear her engagement ring for the outing, she looked glamorous in a black velvet skirt paired with a tucked-in white blouse, layered with a long black coat. She completed her look with closed-toed black pumps. Her short, brunette hair was styled in light curls, and she accessorized with dangly silver earrings and a silver ring on her right hand. Her makeup featured a classic look with mascara and bold red lips, and she was all smiles as she arrived.
This outing marked her first public appearance since revealing that Blanco had proposed during a romantic picnic. She shared a series of photos on Instagram showcasing the special moment, including a close-up of the eye-catching diamond ring.
Jeweler Laura Taylor commented on the ring, describing it as an exquisite piece with a center marquise-cut diamond, estimated at around 8 carats, set on a yellow gold pavé band. Taylor estimated the ring’s worth at around £800,000 ($1 million), depending on the diamond’s specifics.
The engagement also holds sentimental value, echoing lyrics from Gomez’s 2015 hit “Good For You,” where she sings about marquise diamonds. In one of the shared photos, Selena was seen on a blanket with a picnic basket and a Taco Bell box nearby, glancing happily at her ring. Benny was captured giving her a loving kiss during the picnic.
Social media was abuzz with congratulatory messages from friends and fans. Taylor Swift jokingly offered to be the flower girl, while Cardi B expressed surprise. Other celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, Lily Collins, and Nina Dobrev, also shared their well wishes for the couple.
In the midst of the celebration, Selena’s fans took to social media to express their feelings about her engagement, even trolling Hailey Bieber following their public history.