Selena had already gotten used to being alone. In May 2024, at 31, she spoke with TIME about her relationship with Benny Blanco and recalled that she had been single for five years.

At that time, she even imagined what her future would look like if no one came along: she would adopt at 35. But her connection with Benny began as a friendship and ended up changing that plan. “I was single for five years and got used to it. I was going to adopt at 35 if I hadn’t met anyone”, she said. An intimate confession that shows how much the script can change when life takes another turn. ✨

