BREAKING: Selena Gomez’s Miracle Moment— After Opening Up About Her Inability to Have Kids, She and Benny Blanco Announce a Baby on the Way Following the Release of ‘I Said I Love You First’

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Announce Pregnancy in Emotional Twist After ‘I Said I Love You First’ Album Drop

April 04, 2025 – In a moment that has left fans speechless and teary-eyed, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have revealed they are expecting their first child together—just weeks after the release of their highly anticipated joint album, I Said I Love You First. The announcement, shared via a heartfelt Instagram post late Thursday night, comes as a stunning surprise, especially given Gomez’s candid revelations in recent years about her inability to conceive due to health complications tied to her lupus diagnosis.

The couple, who have been dating since mid-2023 and have captivated fans with their undeniable chemistry, dropped the bombshell alongside a black-and-white photo of Gomez cradling a barely-there baby bump, with Blanco’s hands gently resting over hers. “Miracles happen when you least expect them,” Gomez captioned the image, followed by a simple heart emoji. Blanco echoed her sentiment in his own post, writing, “I said I love you first, but this little one said it louder. We’re gonna be a family.”

The news marks a triumphant and emotional chapter for Gomez, 32, who has been open about her struggles with lupus, an autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with in 2013. In a 2024 interview with W Magazine, the Rare singer broke hearts worldwide when she shared that her medical history—including a kidney transplant in 2017—meant she would likely never carry a child of her own. “I’ve come to terms with it,” she said at the time. “It’s not the path I dreamed of, but I’m grateful for adoption and surrogacy options. Love is still in my future.” Fans rallied around her vulnerability, never imagining that less than a year later, she’d defy the odds.

Sources close to the couple say the pregnancy was “completely unexpected” but has filled Gomez and Blanco, 37, with overwhelming joy. “Selena had been told by doctors that carrying a child would be nearly impossible due to her health risks,” an insider told People. “When she found out, it was a miracle she couldn’t believe. She and Benny are over the moon, and they’re taking every precaution to ensure she stays healthy.”

The announcement comes on the heels of I Said I Love You First, a 12-track album released on March 14, 2025, that chronicles their romance through soulful ballads and upbeat love anthems. The project, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, features Gomez’s ethereal vocals blending seamlessly with Blanco’s signature production. Tracks like “Forever Starts Tonight” and “Heartbeat Echo” now feel prophetic, with lyrics hinting at a deeper bond—and perhaps an unspoken hope for the future.

Fans have flooded social media with reactions, many pointing to Gomez’s resilience as a source of inspiration. “Selena deserves this happiness more than anyone,” one X user wrote. “From lupus battles to this? She’s a warrior.” Another added, “Benny and Selena making a family after that album is the plot twist we all needed in 2025.”

Gomez’s health journey has long been a public one. Her lupus diagnosis led to chemotherapy, surgery, and ongoing treatment, all of which she’s navigated while building a career as a pop icon, actress, and founder of Rare Beauty. In the W Magazine interview, she admitted that the physical toll of her condition had forced her to reimagine motherhood. “It’s a loss I’ve grieved,” she said. “But it doesn’t mean my life won’t be full.” Now, with Blanco by her side, that fullness seems to have taken on a new, miraculous form.

Blanco, known for producing hits for artists like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Gomez herself (including her 2019 smash “Lose You to Love Me”), has been a steady presence in her life. The pair’s relationship went public when Gomez confirmed it on Instagram in December 2023, calling him “my absolute everything.” Their collaboration on I Said I Love You First was a labor of love, with Blanco telling Rolling Stone last month, “Working with her was like writing a soundtrack to our lives. Every note is us.”

While the couple hasn’t shared specifics about the pregnancy—such as how far along Gomez is or whether they’re expecting a boy or girl—experts speculate it’s early days. Dr. Emily Hartwell, an OB-GYN not involved in Gomez’s care, told Entertainment Tonight, “For someone with lupus, pregnancy can be high-risk, but with proper medical oversight, it’s absolutely possible. This is a testament to modern medicine and her strength.”

As the world celebrates this unexpected gift, Gomez and Blanco seem focused on savoring the moment. “They’re in their own little bubble right now,” the People source said. “The album was their first baby, and now they’re preparing for the real thing. It’s a dream come true.”

For Gomez, who once thought motherhood might elude her, this chapter feels like a melody she never dared to write. And for fans, it’s a reminder that even in the face of life’s hardest refrains, love—and miracles—can still find a way to sing.