Selena Gomez celebrated her 33rd birthday on July 22, 2025, and her fiancé, Benny Blanco, marked the occasion with a heartwarming and humorous tribute on Instagram. The music producer shared a carousel of candid photos of Gomez sleeping peacefully. Blanco's caption read, "Our life is a dream… so I'm never waking u up… happy birthday my love".
The Instagram post included a selfie taken by Blanco in their car, showing him smiling at the camera while Gomez napped in the passenger seat. Additional photos showed the "Only Murders in the Building" star asleep at home, looking relaxed and content. Fans flooded the comments section with love and appreciation for the couple. One user wrote, "This guy has more photos of Selena in cute poses than I have of my cat," while another added, "Only those who have lupus will understand all this sleep hehehe, happy birthday, Selena, love you". Another fan commented, “The caption????? he's soo in loveeeee".
Gomez and Blanco's relationship became public in mid-2023, and they announced their engagement in December 2024. Blanco's sweet birthday message further solidified their image as a beloved couple.
Gomez also took to Instagram to reflect on her journey and express gratitude to her fans. "As I prepare to celebrate my 33rd birthday, I can't help but reflect on the incredible journey that has brought me here," she wrote. "This past year has truly been the most beautiful year of my life, and I owe so much of that to all of you. Thank you for your unwavering love and kindness".
In addition to the personal celebrations, Gomez marked her birthday with an announcement related to her advocacy for mental health. The Rare Beauty founder unveiled the Rare Impact Fund Giving Circle, encouraging people to "come together, pool their resources, and support organizations doing life-changing work". "It's about believing in the power of community to create lasting change. Let's build a future where every young person has the mental health support they deserve. Thank you for showing up, for each other, and for the next generation. This is what rare impact looks like," Gomez added.
The celebrations began early over the weekend in Los Angeles, where Gomez hosted a rooftop birthday bash with close friends, including Taylor Swift. Gomez shared glimpses of the celebration on Instagram, expressing her gratitude and reflecting on the past year.