Selena Gomez revealed a deeply personal and vulnerable side recently, confessing that she wept shortly after her fairytale wedding to Benny Blanco, not from sorrow, but from a profound and somewhat paradoxical fear. Speaking at the Fortune Most Powerful Women conference on October 15, the 33-year-old artist shared an intimate glimpse into her emotional landscape.
"This is how I work personally, but when something good happens to me in life, I expect something bad to happen," Gomez explained to the panel. She articulated a struggle to remain present in moments of triumph, constantly bracing for a potential downturn. She confessed that after her nuptials, she broke down in tears, thinking, "I’m going to die the next day." She acknowledged this as a "little quirk of life."
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This emotional complexity unfolded against the backdrop of what sources described as an intensely loving and intimate wedding. Gomez tied the knot with music producer Blanco, 37, in late September during a star-studded ceremony in Santa Barbara, California. The event, orchestrated by renowned planner Mindy Weiss, was far from a typical lavish celebrity affair, emphasizing genuine connection over ostentation.
An insider shared with Us Weekly that the atmosphere was overwhelmingly emotional. "Everyone present was sobbing, and it was extremely emotional," the source stated, noting that Gomez herself "cried uncontrollably" during Blanco’s heartfelt vows. The couple’s primary wish was simply "to dance and have fun" throughout the evening, reflecting the deep affection felt by all in attendance.
Blanco himself celebrated their union on social media, enthusiastically declaring on Instagram hours after the reception, "I married a real-life Disney princess." Despite Gomez’s internal struggle, her joy was undeniable. A second source told Us that after initial nerves before her first look with Blanco, Gomez "radiated joy" for the rest of the day. She reportedly "didn’t stop smiling or crying tears of joy" and reiterated that it was "the best weekend and the best day of her life." Gomez famously wore three bespoke Ralph Lauren wedding dresses for the occasion.
Since their dream wedding, both Gomez and Blanco have returned to their professional commitments. For the Only Murders in the Building actress, this included her appearance at the Fortune conference, where she also discussed the genesis of her beauty brand, Rare Beauty. She explained her motivation to build a brand with a mission, aiming to challenge unrealistic societal expectations placed on women.
"I wanted to find a way that, if I was going to go on this journey, I could make it unique and that it wasn’t about perfection, but about inclusion," Gomez said. She further outlined her ongoing objective for Rare Beauty: "continue to generate impact." Personally, Gomez articulated a desire to "keep my head on straight and, I guess, just get better every day. That’s all I want."