Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco marked their first Christmas season as a married couple by sharing portions of their holiday preparations on social media.
On Thursday evening, Gomez, 33, posted a series of videos and photographs to Instagram documenting the couple decorating their Christmas tree at home. She captioned the post, shared with her 416 million followers, “Our first Christmas as a married couple.” The post was released one day after reports surfaced regarding Gomez’s decision not to participate as a bridesmaid in Taylor Swift’s forthcoming wedding to Travis Kelce.
The first clip showed a time-lapse recording of Gomez and Blanco arranging ornaments on their Christmas tree. Gomez appeared in a casual winter-themed sweater, knit shorts, striped socks, and minimal accessories, with her hair pulled back. Blanco, 37, wore a simple black T-shirt, brown shorts, and several gold chains.
Additional footage showed the pair collaborating on different sections of the tree and organizing decorations from storage boxes. A close-up image also displayed Gomez adjusting Blanco’s hair while wearing her engagement ring and wedding band.
Gomez and Blanco are preparing for their first holiday season following their wedding on September 27 in Santa Barbara, California. The couple began dating in June 2023, and Blanco proposed in December 2024.
Their holiday post followed public attention earlier in the week after a video circulated on social media showing an interaction between the couple during an outing at a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game. In the recording, Gomez appeared to reach toward Blanco while walking behind him, though Blanco did not initially notice as he was engaged with the activity around him. Once Gomez paused to take a photograph with a fan, Blanco returned to join her. The moment prompted mixed reactions from viewers online.
Despite the public commentary, sources close to the couple have indicated that Gomez and Blanco continue to navigate their first months of marriage while balancing work, public appearances, and personal commitments.#newsafro_
