Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Dating Timeline: Inside Their Blossoming Relationship, From Engagement Rumors to Passionate Kisses While Partying with Taylor Swift

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco drove fans wild when they revealed they had been secretly dating for six months.

The singer, 31, and the music producer, 35, confirmed their relationship with a cuddled photo shared to her Instagram Story in December.

The couple kept the details of their relationship private, but fans began speculating about the possibility that they were together when Selena commented on one of his photos a month earlier.

Since the confirmation, Selena and Benny haven't shied away from giving insight into their romance, from sparking engagement rumors to putting on a loved-up display at her best friend Taylor Swift's birthday party.

So, what do we know about Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's relationship timeline? Here, MailOnline has everything you need to know.

OCTOBER 2020: FANS THINK BENNY 'THROWS SHADOW' AT SELENA

In 2020, Benny seemed to throw shade at Selena when he appeared to praise her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber and criticize her in a thinly veiled insult.

Benny collaborated with Justin on his song Lonely, which was released in 2021.

He talked about Justin in an interview with him Zach Sang in 2020 while appearing to insult stars who also have makeup lines.

Selena founded her makeup brand Rare Beauty in 2020.

“Justin isn't one of those cookie-cutter pop artists. As you know, they say, “Here's my new single and here's my makeup line.” And he says, Justin says, “Yo. I have a pimple and I have anxiety today.” He's always been honest about things like that,” Benny said.

“For me, I think he's really falling into himself now as an adult. It's brave to release this song,” he added.

JULY 2023: BENNY AT SELENA'S BIRTHDAY

Three years later, in July 2023, Benny attended Selena's 31st birthday party, with her arm seductively around his waist – while he stood behind her.

Selena has previously hinted that she has a crush on someone while filming her holiday special Selena + Chef, but gave no hints as to who.

The star shared a glimpse into her celebration by posting a number of photos to her Instagram, captioning it simply as '31'.

In the update, she mingled with A-list friends including Paris Hilton, Christina Aguilera, Karol G and Sabrina Claudio.

NOVEMBER 2023: EAGLE FOLLOWERS SPOT COMMENTS

Selena responded to Benny's Instagram post about his new cookbook 'Open Wide'.

She simply wrote, “Finally” and added emojis up, according to Popfactions.

She also reposted it to her stories, saying: “One of my favorites to release a cookbook (sic).”

The social media site also posted an Instagram story post of Benny that he recently shared.

In the stories, he holds up a handwritten note that he says is from his girlfriend – as he holds it in the air, slightly blocking a woman sleeping in front of him – who apparently resembles Selena.

The handwritten note read: 'I'm so bloated, don't squeeze or hold my waist tonight or I'll shat a hole through the sheets. I love you', with a smiley face, a picture of a heart and air being released drawn on it.

He captioned the image of the letter and the woman who appears to be a sleeping Selena: “My girlfriend left this warning for me on my pillow.”

DECEMBER 2023: RELATIONSHIP CONFIRMED

Selena finally confirmed her relationship with music producer Benny in December.

The singer/actress hugged Benny in the snap she posted to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, December 7.

Selena wasted no time resting her head on his shoulder, while Benny's face was cut off in the image.

The photo comes after she liked and commented on 'Facts' under the Pop factions Instagram – which shows the star 'apparently confirming' she is 'in a relationship'.

After she shared her hug photo with Benny, Selena's fans criticized her – for his previous comments towards her.

She also revealed that they have been dating for six months and he treats her better than anyone else.

DECEMBER 2023: ENGAGEMENT RUMORS START SWIRLING

Selena was spotted with a diamond-encrusted 'B' initial on her finger, paying tribute to her love.

She uploaded a black and white image to her Instagram Story and debuted the new jewelry on her engagement ring finger.

Jewelry experts predict the stunning ring will cost around $7.5,000, with Steven Stone's leading diamond expert, Maxwell Stone, telling MailOnline: 'After seemingly confirming her relationship with Benny Blanco yesterday, Selena Gomez has posted a photo on her Instagram story shared which implies that she is incredibly in love…

'Only the singer and actress' hand is in the picture and she shows off a dazzling Love Letter ring with a diamond-studded initial 'B' and what appears to be a round-cut diamond. I estimate it's worth $7.5,000.'

DECEMBER 2023: TAYLOR SWIFT'S 34TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

Selena put on another loved-up show with her boyfriend Benny in new snaps shared to her Instagram from her best friend Taylor Swift's 34th birthday.

In the black and white photo, she lay on the music producer's lap as he leaned in to kiss her, while Selena gently held his head with her hand.

Once again, Benny was seen hugging Selena as they posed with some of their friends.

“New York, my favorite moments with you this week,” Gomez captioned the post, along with a white heart emoji.

In the second photo, Benny had his arms around Selena as she looked at the camera with a bright smile.

At another point, she celebrated with birthday girl Taylor and her friends, with a huge birthday cake and lit candles for them.

JANUARY 2024: BENNY SHARES CUTE PHOTOS WITH SELENA

Selena looked adorable as she smiled in two close-up photos shared by Benny in January.

The images were taken outdoors, with the singer wearing a black wool coat as she posed with her red manicured hands near her face.

Benny's posts came just days after the Same Old Love hitmaker shared photos with him on their date night.

The actress posted several photos of herself and the musician at an exhibition with kaleidoscope mirrors in her Instagram Story.

She held up her phone to capture the moment and giggled as he wrapped his arms around her.