Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez Discuss Starting Family

Blanco said the anniversary celebration may be deliberately low-key after the couple’s months of traveling, and they may revisit the speeches from their wedding.
Gomez has dealt with several health conditions, including lupus and bipolar depression, in addition to the medical issues she said could make pregnancy dangerous.
Blanco joked that Gomez does not respond to his direct messages, saying she will ignore even the “cutest video” he sends her; host Jenna Bush Hager suggested this reflects Gomez being present and happy.
Blanco made the comments while serving as a guest host alongside Jenna Bush Hager on TODAY, where he also discussed his new book and his fear of flying.
Benny Blanco is ready to become a father. The 38-year-old record producer told TODAY Show hosts he's applying a "full-court press" to start a family with his wife, Selena Gomez, after she posted a photo with a baby captioned "one day." The couple will mark their first wedding anniversary on September 27, 2025, with a quiet celebration that may include rewatching their wedding speeches and eating preserved wedding cake.
Gomez has been open about her health challenges. She has said medical conditions, including lupus and bipolar depression, make it unsafe for her to carry children. Instead, she and Blanco are considering surrogacy or adoption as paths to parenthood, according to The Blast.
Blanco made his family plans clear during a guest hosting appearance on TODAY. He said he is pushing hard to make fatherhood happen with Gomez. The couple has been married for almost one year and spent much of that time traveling together, which made them decide on a low-key anniversary celebration.
According to Just Jared, Gomez described their marriage as still being in the "honeymoon stage." Despite the travel demands, both have remained focused on their relationship and future together.
Gomez has faced multiple serious health conditions over the years. The Blast reports she has dealt with lupus, bipolar depression, and other medical issues that affect her body's ability to safely carry a pregnancy. She has been candid about these challenges and how they shape her future family plans.
Rather than ruling out motherhood, Gomez has explored alternatives. Yahoo notes that surrogacy and adoption remain viable options for the couple to build their family. These paths allow Gomez to become a mother while protecting her health.
During his TODAY appearance, Blanco made light of a common complaint. He said Gomez rarely responds to his direct messages, even when he sends her the "cutest video." Host Jenna Bush Hager offered a different take on the habit.
Bush Hager suggested Gomez's lack of phone response actually shows she is present and happy in her life. Rather than being glued to her phone, Gomez stays engaged with the world around her. Blanco seemed to accept the reframing with good humor.
The couple plans to mark their September 27 anniversary in a quiet, intimate way. The Blast reports they may revisit the speeches from their wedding day and enjoy a piece of preserved wedding cake. Gomez's grandmother reportedly advised them to save the cake for their first anniversary.
There's one hitch: Billboard notes that comedian Martin Short may have eaten part of the cake before it could be properly stored. Despite that small setback, Blanco and Gomez look forward to a reflective anniversary that celebrates how far they've come in their first year together.
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