Steve Martin and Martin Short React to Selena Gomez's Engagement

As a seasoned observer of pop culture and celebrity dynamics, it is truly heartwarming to witness such a beautiful moment unfold – the engagement of Selena Gomez and her longtime beau, Charlie. The young couple’s love story has been an inspiration to many, and their shared journey towards finding true happiness is indeed commendable.

Steve Martin and Martin Short are “weird uncles” of the bride-to-be, Selena Gomez.

The long-term coworkers, who were also stars in “Father of the Bride,” are joyously marking the engagement of their fellow “Only Murders in the Building” cast member to Benny Blanco.

Steve, aged 79, penned on Instagram, December 12th, “Congratulations to Benny and Selena,” accompanied by a picture from 2021 showing the trio. He affectionately referred to them as, “your two goofy uncles.

Selena responded on her Instagram Story, “Love you guys!!”

32-year-old singer announced her engagement to Benny on Instagram yesterday, posting pictures from their proposal. The record producer, 36, proposed to the “Come and Get It” singer with a marquise-cut diamond ring at a romantic Taco Bell picnic.

From this moment on, it’s eternal,” is how Selena phrased her post, prompting Benny’s response, “Hold up… that’s my spouse.

Apart from Steve and Martin, the list of famous personalities who extended their congratulations also included Cardi B, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gordon Ramsay, Emily in Paris stars Lily Collins and Ashley Park, Nina Dobrev, Lil Nas X, Cara Delevingne, Padma Lakshmi, Mariska Hargitay, and Taylor Swift, who has been Selena’s longtime friend.

In response to a query, the artist, fresh from her groundbreaking Eras Tour, penned, “Indeed, I shall serve as the flower girl.

In July 2023, Selena and a man named Benjamin Joseph Levin, whom we know as Benny, started dating. For the initial five months, they chose to keep their relationship discreet. It wasn’t until December 2023 when Selena publicly acknowledged their relationship on social media that their fans were made aware of this romance.

From that point on, the duo began sharing more insight into their bond.

Back in May, when Howard Stern foresaw a marriage between Benny and Selena, Benny responded with, “We’re on the same page about that.

In that interview with The Hollywood Reporter last November, Emilia Pérez actress expressed, “This is the most secure I’ve ever felt, and I foresee a future with this individual.

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