Selena Gomez was spotted for the first time since announcing her engagement to Benny Blanco on Wednesday.
The Emilia Perez actress, 32 – who was proposed to with a breathtaking 8-carat marquise-cut diamond ring – sent a friendly wave to fans as she arrived to the Harmony Gold Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday.
It comes just days after the star took to her main Instagram page to reveal that the record producer, 36, had popped the big question after a year and a half of dating.
While Gomez opted to not wear the flashy ring for the outing, she glammed up in a black velvet skirt and a white blouse that was tucked into the waist.
She layered the ensemble with a long, black coat and additionally slipped into a pair of closed-toed, black pumps.
Selena’s short, brunette locks were parted to the side, and flowed down in light curls to brush the tips of her shoulders.
Selena Gomez, 32, was spotted for the first time in LA on Saturday since announcing her engagement to Benny Blanco just days earlier
While Gomez opted to not wear the flashy ring for the outing, she glammed up in a black velvet skirt and a white blouse that was tucked into the waist
The Wolves singer accessorized the look with a pair of dangly, silver earrings and a silver ring on her right hand.
Her makeup was classically done, and comprised of a layer of mascara to her lashes as well as a bold, red tint to her lips.
Gomez held a big smile on her face and easily carried her smartphone in her hand upon arriving to the venue.
Saturday’s excursion was her first since revealing that Blanco had proposed to her during a romantic picnic on a set.
The Only Murders In The Building actress posed a series of snaps to her main Instagram page that had captured the special moment.
In one image, the star only showed her left hand to give her 423 million fans and followers a close-up glimpse of the eye-catching diamond ring.
Jeweler Laura Taylor told MailOnline, ‘Benny’s choice of engagement ring for Selena is an exquisite and timeless design, perfectly suited to her style.’
‘The ring features an incredible marquise-cut diamond at its center, estimated to be around 8 carats, set on a yellow gold pavé band.’
Saturday’s excursion was her first since revealing that Blanco had proposed to her during a romantic picnic on a set
Jeweler Laura Taylor told MailOnline, ‘Benny’s choice of engagement ring for Selena is an exquisite and timeless design, perfectly suited to her style’
Taylor added, ‘The marquise cut, with its elongated and pointed shape, is a statement choice, known for its brilliance and the way it elongates the finger, creating a striking and elegant look.’
‘The pavé band, with its continuous row of smaller diamonds set closely together, adds an extra layer of sparkle and luxury, beautifully complementing the central marquise diamond.’
‘This setting maximizes the brilliance of the overall design while maintaining a sense of sophistication.
‘The central diamond is likely of exceptional quality, with VVS1 clarity and colorless grading in the D-F range. I would estimate the ring to be worth upwards of £800,000 ($1 million), depending on the precise diamond specifications.’
The engagement also pays homage to Selena’s hit 2015 track titled, Good For You, where she notably sings the lyrics: ‘I’m on my marquise diamonds / I’m a marquise diamond / Could even make that Tiffany jealous.’
Another picture was taken as Selena sat on a blanket that was placed over a patch of fake grass.
A picnic basket as well as a Taco Bell box could be seen nearby as the actress happily glanced down at the ring on her finger.
Benny placed a loving kiss on the side of the singer’s face as they paused for an adorable snap together.
A picnic basket as well as a Taco Bell box could be seen nearby as the actress happily glanced down at the ring on her finger
Social media users and celebrities flocked to the comment section to offer their congratulations to the couple
‘Congratulations beauty!’ Suki Waterhouse added, while Blanco himself sweetly typed out, ‘hey wait… that’s my wife’
Lastly, she snapped a selfie while flashing the diamond ring and penned in the caption of the post, ‘forever begins now..’
Social media users and celebrities flocked to the comment section to offer their congratulations to the couple.
Gomez’s BFF, Taylor Swift, penned, ‘yes I will be the flower girl,’ while Cardi B wrote, ‘Waiiiitttt hold on,’ followed by surprised face and heart emojis.
‘Congratulations beauty!’ Suki Waterhouse added, while Blanco himself sweetly typed out, ‘hey wait… that’s my wife.’
Jennifer Aniston shared, ‘HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama! ❤️,’ and Lily Collins penned, ‘Ahhhhhhhh yes yes yes!! Best news ever. Couldn’t be more happy for you both ❤️❤️❤️❤️.’
Vampire Diaries alum, Nina Dobrev – who also recently announced her engagement to Shaun White – wrote, ‘YES !!!! Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you both!!!!’
Gordon Ramsey was another star who sent well wishes to the lovebirds and shared, ‘Congratulations to you both it must be the cooking ❤️❤️❤️.’
Selena fans later brutally trolled Hailey Bieber on social media following their public ‘feud.’
Selena fans later brutally trolled Hailey Bieber on social media following their public ‘feud’
While comparing their engagement rings, one wrote on X, ‘We don’t care lol Benny did in 1 year of relationship what Justin couldn’t do in almost 10 years’
While comparing their engagement rings, one wrote on X, ‘We don’t care lol Benny did in 1 year of relationship what Justin couldn’t do in almost 10 years.’
Another shared, ‘Think Selena’s look better bc it’s the perfect size Hailey’s is too big.’
However, others opted to not compare, with one adding, ‘My god! I don’t think the comparison is needed.’
‘im a belieber but i don’t think its necessary to compare this, lets be happy for both of them that they are now happy and enjoying their life rather than starting the war over and over again,’ another shared.
On Saturday, Benny shared a short reel to his own Instagram to share a special moment from the proposal.
He filmed the actress during the romantic picnic as they cheered glasses of champagne only moments after he had popped the big question.
The couple’s romance was confirmed nearly one year earlier in December of last year – but the pair had already been dating for six months at the time.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last month, Selena discussed her budding romance with Blanco.
On Saturday, Benny shared a short reel to his own Instagram to share a special moment from the proposal
He filmed the actress during the romantic picnic as they cheered glasses of champagne only moments after he had popped the big question
Gomez also took her Instagram stories and uploaded a selfie to show off her glowing skin as well as rhinestones on her face that spelled out ‘Rare’ – referencing to her brand Rare Beauty
‘This is the safest I’ve ever felt in [a relationship], and I see a future with this person. And when you put a little bit out there, people are not as hungry to hunt you down.’
The singer then explained that there are aspects of their relationship that fans ‘don’t see’ as the couple keep their romance mainly out of the public eye.
Gomez also took her Instagram stories and uploaded a selfie to show off her glowing skin as well as rhinestones on her face that spelled out ‘Rare’ – referencing to her brand Rare Beauty.
Her brunette locks were combed back away from her face as she sported a black, leather jacket.
As the year winds down to a close, Selena also garnered two Golden Globe nominations late last month.
She was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture category based on her role in Emilia Perez.
The former Disney channel star was also nominated for her role in the Hulu series, Only Murders In The Building.
