Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco cuddle during a glamorous date night at the 2024 Emmys

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have signed up for the 2024 Emmys!

Although the couple did not walk the red carpet together on television’s biggest night, the two were still dressed to the nines and shared some sweet moments during the ceremony.

Gomez, 32, wore a jet black velvet dress from the Ralph Lauren Collection with a hand-embellished pavé neckline and fabric that gathered at the bottom to create an elegant train.

The Only murders in the building The star accessorized her look with statement jewelry from Tiffany & Co., including a pair of drop earrings, bracelets, and several rings. She and Blanco sat front row alongside their beloved friends and co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short.

The two were seen holding hands as they enjoyed each other’s company during the ceremony.

For her role as Mabel in the hit Hulu series, Gomez received her first-ever solo nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series.

When the founder of Rare Beauty received her nomination, she told The Hollywood Reporter that Martin and Short sent her a sweet surprise.

“I got flowers from (Martin Short and Steve Martin),” she told the outlet in August. “I’m in LA, Marty is always traveling all over the world and Steve is in New York. So obviously we can’t be together, but we’ll celebrate when we’re back together.”

In her September cover story interview with Vanity FairGomez talked about her relationship with Blanco and how it broadened her perspective on love and the possibility of marriage.

The star has been publicly dating Blanco, 36, since December 2023 – years after they first collaborated on songs including “Same Old Love” (2015) and “I Can’t Get Enough” (2019).

“He was just a light. An absolute light in my life,” Gomez said. “He’s my best friend. I love telling him everything.”

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