Justin Bieber’s response to the engagement of his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez to Benny Blanco has taken many by surprise. According to a report by Daily Mail on December 17, a source close to Bieber revealed that while he is married and has a child, the news of Gomez’s engagement did affect him, even if just for a moment.
Selena Gomez, 31, and music producer Benny Blanco, 34, announced their engagement on December 11. The Only Murders in the Building star shared the news with her followers on Instagram, posting close-up images of her stunning diamond ring.
Despite Justin Bieber’s own commitments—he has been married to Hailey Baldwin (now Hailey Bieber) since 2018 and they welcomed their first child, a son named Jack Blue, in August—the source revealed that the engagement news still hit him emotionally. “Justin is married and has a kid, we all know that, but when he heard that Selena was engaged, he’ll even admit, it stung for a brief second,” the insider shared, reported by the Mirror.
The source continued, “Because even though they will never be friends or date again or anything like that, it is officially the end of an era.”
Gomez and Bieber’s relationship, which began in 2010, was famously tumultuous, with the couple dating on and off for nearly eight years before their final split in 2018. Bieber then married Hailey Baldwin later that same year, and they have since built a life together.
The announcement of Gomez’s engagement marks a new chapter in her life, as she moves forward with Benny Blanco, while Bieber continues his journey with his wife and son. Both stars have grown in their personal lives, but it’s clear that the bond they shared during their younger years still holds significance, as evidenced by Bieber’s brief emotional reaction to the news.