Inside Selena Gomez’s Engagement and Co-Star Romances from Only Murders Cast
Another day, another peek at A-list love lives that rival any Hollywood plot. Only Murders in the Building stars have been delivering off-camera romance headlines worthy of an Emmy nod. Let’s unpack the real relationships behind the on-screen sleuthing without trying too hard.
Selena Gomez may not have scored an Emmy nomination this year, but she has plenty to celebrate. In December 2024, the “Who Says” singer said yes to producer fiancé Benny Blanco with a marquise-cut diamond ring valued at roughly $225,000. Sharing a carousel of intimate picnic proposal photos on Instagram, she captioned her post December 11, “Forever begins now.” According to E! News, Benny dropped to one knee after a year of dating, marking a huge milestone seven months after she teased engagement rumors. Fans watching Gomez confirm their relationship in December 2023 via her own Instagram comment—where she called Benny “my everything in my heart”—know this romance was months in the making.
Benny Blanco opened up about the turning point in their friendship-to-romance evolution in April 2024. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, he admitted struggling to see the transition at first, likening his realization to a “Clueless moment” when you suddenly understand you’re in love with your best friend. For Gomez, who has previously been linked to Justin Bieber and The Weeknd, this engagement feels different. In a Zane Lowe interview in February 2024, she described the relationship as “the safest I feel,” adding that she’s grown a lot through it.
Selena is far from the only Only Murders in the Building cast member making headlines for love. Back in January 2024 at the Golden Globes, Meryl Streep and Martin Short sat cozily together, sparking romance rumors. Their on-screen characters share a sweet arc, and fans were quick to read between the lines. Martin’s team swooped in to clarify to E! News that the two are “just very good friends,” calling off any dating gossip. While Meryl did not secure a nomination this time, Martin earned his spot up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Then there’s Steve Martin, playfully lamenting his character Charles’s luck in love while enjoying real-life marital bliss. Married to Anne Stringfield since 2007, Steve couldn’t stop gushing in his April documentary Steve Martin A Documentary in 2 Pieces about how “my life is completely backward.” The 79-year-old enjoys a late-blooming family chapter, sharing daughter Mary, now 12, with Anne. His reflections on balancing early career hustle with later personal milestones show that love can hit its high note at any age.
Whether it’s tuxedos at award shows or diamond rings at picnic spots, the Only Murders in the Building ensemble proves that real life can be just as dramatic—and heartwarming—as their detective work. Stay tuned for the next case file on celebrity relationships; you know we’ll be watching. Anyway, that’s the tea. Let the sleuthing continue.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, The Wall Street Journal, Zane Lowe interview
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