Selena Gomez, beloved singer and actress, has just announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco after a year of dating, sparking a mix of celebration and skepticism online. Early Wednesday morning, Selena shared endearing photos of her engagement ring and the couple cuddling on a picnic blanket surrounded by Taco Bell, captioned “forever begins now.”

Celebrities like Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, and Cardi B showered the couple with congratulations but despite the joyous news, some fans expressed concerns over Benny’s controversial past. In response, Selena fiercely defended her happiness but criticism resurfaced over a 2020 interview where Blanco seemingly disparaged “cookie-cutter pop stars” with makeup lines, perceived as a slight against Selena’s Rare Beauty brand.

Benny has faced backlash over various incidents, including a disrespectful TikTok review of Jollibee and a falling out with Justin Bieber. Nevertheless, despite his past controversies, Benny Blanco remains a prominent figure in the music industry and the man Selena chooses to spend her future with.