Selena Gomez Names The Ring Bearer at Her Wedding to Benny Blanco

10 September 2025

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco at the 2025 Academy Awards. Emma McIntyre/Getty

Wedding plans are in full swing for Selena Gomez, and she couldn’t resist sharing one perfect detail during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In front of her Only Murders in the Building co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, Selena revealed who will play a central and humorous role in her upcoming nuptials: Martin Short as the ring bearer. The announcement sent the audience into playful gasps, followed by laughter at Short’s comical reenactment of what the role might look like as he knelt and raised a ring with a mockingly dramatic voice.

Selena, glowing in her moment atop the Tonight Show couch, looked effortlessly composed yet visibly excited. As she spoke of the wedding’s progress she said it was going very well and that she feels "so lucky." When asked directly whether Steve Martin and Martin Short would be at the ceremony she responded with genuine warmth, "Of course they are," and then added the show-stopping reveal: "Marty's the ring bearer." The crowd cheered as Short embraced the role with theatrical flair, acting out how he would present the rings in a parody of The Lord of the Rings style.

Their on-screen chemistry runs deep, and the connection runs deeper as friends and family. On the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast, Short had already allowed his joy for Selena and Benny to spill over in praise. He described the couple as fabulous and said he was thrilled for her happiness. It’s clear that beyond the laughter and the clowning there is a bond rooted in genuine care and longtime friendship.

Selena and Benny Blanco’s relationship has captured public attention since it became official in December 2023, though they had known each other for years. Their romance grew slowly after their musical collaboration, building into something real and enduring. Selena accepted Benny’s proposal in December 2024 with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring her marquise-cut diamond engagement ring and the caption, "Forever begins now." Wedding and engagement updates have followed ever since.

Among the illustrious guests expected at the ceremony are Taylor Swift, who joked she’s prepared to show off flower-girl energy, Ed Sheeran, actor David Henrie, and Paris Hilton who confirmed her attendance via her sister Nicky during the VMAs. Plans are shaping up for a celebrated, star-studded event, possibly in scenic Montecito. Selena even treated fans to glimpses of her Cabo bachelorette party last month, where she embraced "Bride to Be" dresses and festivities with laughter, dance, and sunlit moments.

Beyond the ceremony, the presence of her Only Murders co-stars underscores a growing artistic and personal alliance. Steve Martin teased that he might even contribute musically perhaps with his banjo while Short is expected to give a speech. Their contribution is less about spectacle and more about love and support. Selena has publicly acknowledged Martin and Short as gentle, warm, and powerful influences. She calls them her two “weird uncles,” a term filled with affection that underscores how much their roles go beyond co-stars.

Amid the wedding preparations, Selena and Benny continue to share glimpses of their relationship in everyday moments. On Amy Poehler’s podcast she shared how Benny loves being in the kitchen, narrating his cooking process, something she finds both adorable and grounding. Despite hosting Selena + Chef, she admits to feeling a little daunted by his culinary prowess but cherishes the gentle humor between them like when he teased her for making simple frozen meals but never cooking for him.

This wedding, weeks away, is shaping into something deeply personal wrapped in shared history and celebrity camaraderie. Behind the headline-grabbing details who’s walking down the aisle and who’s delivering rings lies a quietly beautiful story: creativity found connection, collaboration blossomed into love, and an unconventional wedding party reflects the ties that extend far beyond glamor into heartfelt friendship.

As Selena leans into this new chapter, wedding bells and laughter blend. Martin Short, piping up with comedic flourish, may hold the rings but it’s love, laughter, and loyal companionship that will truly underpin this celebration.