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Topics: Celebrity, Selena Gomez, Sex and Relationships, Social Media
Poppy Bilderbeck
Topics: Celebrity, Selena Gomez, Sex and Relationships, Social Media
Selena Gomez has opened up about her own fans' 'hurtful' comments about her boyfriend Benny Blanco.
Since Gomez started dating music producer Blanco in June 2023, their relationship has unfortunately faced certain scrutiny and online comments, some of which have actually come from the 'Love On' singer's own fanbase.
Gomez confirmed the pair's relationship back in December 2023 and from the get-go, various social media users and some of the star's own fans didn't hold back their thoughts.
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One user called Blanco 'unhandsome' and Gomez responded to others who shared similar comments, defending her beau as being 'better than anyone'.
She added: "I don't understand. If you actually care about me. This is my happiest. If you don't feel free to say whatever you want. But I will never allow your words to guide my life. Ever. I'm done."
Alas, the trolling of Blanco has continued and, earlier this year, users took to a video of Gomez and her boyfriend attending the Emmys to share similarly nasty criticism relating to Blanco's looks, alongside eluding to the idea Gomez can do better. The singer has since responded.
In an interview with TIME, Gomez reflected on both her and Blanco's approaches when asked about their relationship publicly.
While Blanco has been very open about his plans for a future with the singer, Gomez has often chosen to be more refrained when asked about their romance.
Why? Well, Gomez explained she 'know[s] what people can do to people [she] love[s]'.
She continued: "My own fans, who I adore and feel like have shaped who I am, will say the most hurtful things to me about how I live my life."
However, the singer revealed Blanco 'has the strength in him that none of that noise fazes him'.
"It’s really impressive, and I just cherish every moment with him," she added. "I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that he’s not going anywhere any time soon."
And thankfully, some fans' nastiness is counterbalanced by a plethora of true support for Gomez and her relationship.
A month ago, Gomez shared a series of photographs of her and Blanco celebrating his debut cookbook Open Wide: Cooking with Friends.
One Instagram user commented: "I love seeing you happy."
"You two are absolutely gorgeous together," another added.
And a third wrote: "My favorite couple. I love you both with all my heart."