Benny Blanco Reveals the Surprisingly Simple Way He Won Over Selena Gomez

Benny Blanco is opening up about how his relationship with Selena Gomez began, and his answer is about as uncomplicated as it gets. During a TODAY interview on Sunday, Sept. 13, the producer and 12-time Grammy nominee said his approach was simply being a good person.“I didn’t use, like, black magic or anything. I just was nice,”he shared. That’s the whole playbook.

He also dropped a fun detail about their early days: their first date was a complete surprise to him, because he didn’t realize it was a date at the time. Now, the couple is approaching their first wedding anniversary, and Blanco is promoting his upcoming book F–k Failure, which focuses on learning from mistakes and staying persistent. It’s a fitting theme for someone who’s built a career collaborating with artists like Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, and Justin Bieber.

So what’s the takeaway here? Kindness and communication might not be flashy, but they clearly work. Blanco’s story is a feel-good reminder that the healthiest relationships usually start with genuine connection rather than grand gestures. What’s the kindest thing someone has ever done that won you over? Let us know in the comments.