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Selena Gomez Kisses Benny Blanco's Foot Amid Backlash

3/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Selena Gomez kissed Benny Blanco's foot on the March 3 episode of his podcast, Friends Keep Secrets, after online scrutiny of his dirty feet from the prior episode.
Gomez described their relationship as "one of the greatest things of life."
Benny Blanco faced backlash for hygiene.
The couple married in September 2025 after a two-year courtship.
Taylor Swift wrote a song about their friendship.

History

Historical Context

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's marriage on September 27, 2025, follows a two-year relationship marked by public affection, reminiscent of celebrity dynamics seen with figures like Britney Spears in the early 2000s. Gomez, a prominent actress and singer since her Disney days, reflects a cultural shift towards more relatable celebrity narratives, as evidenced by their collaborative album, *I Said I Love You First*, released in March 2025.

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Story summary

Selena Gomez kissed Benny Blanco's foot on the March 3 episode of his podcast, Friends Keep Secrets, after online scrutiny of his dirty feet from the prior episode.
Gomez described their relationship as "one of the greatest things of life."
Benny Blanco faced backlash for hygiene.
The couple married in September 2025 after a two-year courtship.
Taylor Swift wrote a song about their friendship.

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