Benny Blanco Shocks Fiancée Selena Gomez with Bizarre Bathing Ritual Involving ‘Death Awareness’

Let’s be real—celebrity hygiene habits are already a hot topic (remember the whole Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis not-bathing-their-kids debacle?). But Benny Blanco just took it to a whole new level of weird with his latest confession, and honestly? Selena Gomez wasn’t ready for it.

During a video interview with Interview on Sunday, the 36-year-old music producer casually dropped that he doesn’t shower every day—which, okay, fine, a little questionable but not that shocking.

But then he kept going.

“When I do shower, when I feel like I deserve it, I stay in there for a long time. I just sit. I reflect on life.”

Pause.

Sir, what do you mean, ‘deserve’ a shower?

If that wasn’t enough, Blanco then turned to his Grammy-nominated, billionaire fiancée and asked her the real question of the day:

“Do you ever cry in the shower?”

At that point, Selena—who has probably seen a lot in her life—literally burst out laughing.

But Benny? He wasn’t joking.

“It’s incredible. Sometimes you just gotta cry really hard,” Blanco (whose birth name is Benjamin Levin, but at this point should probably go by Benjamin Hygiene) added.

“I always become aware of death in the shower.”

Now, this was the moment when Selena’s face said what we were all thinking: Excuse me, what?

“Oh,” she reacted, trying to process what just happened.

Blanco, of course, doubled down.

“No, like, I know I’m gonna die. But it’s always in the shower that it really hits me.”

At this point, Selena was literally hiding her face behind a cue card, probably re-evaluating every life choice that led to this moment.

“And then I cry a little, and it passes, and I feel amazing because… warm water.”

So there you have it. Some people meditate. Some people do yoga. Benny Blanco? He has existential crises in the bathtub.

Wait… Benny Doesn’t Even Wash His Hair?

If you thought Benny’s hygiene revelations ended there—oh no, my friend. Back in November, the producer that he doesn’t really believe in shampooing his curly hair and doesn’t shower every day because he thinks “your natural oils need time to regenerate and get plump.”

Yes. Plump.

Someone check on Selena.

Engagement Ring, Billionaire Status & Benny’s Fear of Rejection

Despite his highly questionable bathroom habits, Benny somehow managed to lock down one of the most famous women in the world.

On December 10, the music producer proposed to the 11-time Grammy nominee with an 8-carat oval-cut diamond ring reportedly worth $225,000—which, let’s be honest, is probably more than the net worth of the shower he occasionally uses.

But apparently, Benny wasn’t sure Selena would actually say yes. In a Valentine’s Day cover interview, he admitted that he had some serious doubts:

“I was terrified she was going to wake up and be like, ‘What? No.’”

But Selena? She reassured him in the most Selena way possible.

“You’re stuck with me now.”

Now, let’s not forget—Selena has dated some big names before. We’re talking Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, and Drew Taggart. But according to her, Benny is different.

“I actually feel appreciated. I feel seen. I feel respected. And I think that’s all I’ve really wanted.”

She also got real about her past loneliness:

“I’ve been alone in this world. I was alone for five years before we got together, and I think that really helped me appreciate someone like Ben.”

(Somewhere out there, Justin Bieber just felt a disturbance in the force.)

“It feels weird to say this, and he hates when I do, but honestly? Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have been in a place in my life to accept the patience and unconditional love he gives me.”

Okay, that’s actually kind of sweet. Even if it comes with occasional hygiene risks.

$35M Mansion, Career Wins, and… Religious Differences?

With wedding plans in the works, Selena and Benny recently made a major real estate move, purchasing a seven-bedroom, 12-bathroom mansion in Beverly Hills for $35 million in December.

For context, Selena previously lived in a $4.9 million home in Encino with her grandparents, while Benny owned a $9.2 million house in Hollywood Hills. Now, they’re officially leveling up.

However, there’s one thing that isn’t changing: Selena has no plans to convert to Judaism, despite Benny’s faith.

(That’s right—the man who contemplates death in the shower is also deeply religious. We contain multitudes.)

Upcoming Projects & Award Nominations

Selena isn’t just making headlines for her relationship—her career is thriving, too.

Her upcoming album, I Said I Love You First, drops on March 21, featuring the lead single Scared of Loving You.

And when she’s not in the studio, she’s racking up award nominations.

The Rare Beauty founder and her co-stars in Emilia Pérez are nominated for Best Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, airing this Sunday at 5 PM PT on Netflix.

Selena, Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Adriana Paz previously won Best Actress at Cannes on May 25 for their roles in Jacques Audiard’s critically acclaimed queer musical.

And let’s not forget—her hit series Only Murders in the Building is also competing for Best Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.

Selena Gomez as Linda Ronstadt?

But here’s the kicker—Selena is set to star as 11-time Grammy winner Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic directed by David O. Russell.

The project is still untitled, but it’s being produced by Ronstadt’s former manager, John Boylan.

So yeah, between a high-profile engagement, a booming career, and a fiancé who treats showers like therapy sessions, Selena’s got a lot going on.

And honestly? We can’t wait to see how it all plays out.

Selena’s Wild Year: From Wedding Bells to Hollywood Takeover

At this point, it’s safe to say Selena Gomez is having one of the most eventful years of her life. Between getting engaged to Benny Blanco, dropping new music, landing major acting roles, and securing real estate deals that most of us can only dream of, she’s truly doing it all.

But with that level of success also comes endless scrutiny. Let’s be real—Selena has been in the public eye since she was a kid, and no matter what she does, someone always has something to say. Whether it’s about her weight, her exes, her friendships, or even how much she does or does not post on Instagram, she can’t seem to catch a break.

Now, throw in the fact that she’s dating a guy who talks about death while showering and only washes his hair when he “feels like it,” and you’ve got a recipe for prime internet discourse.

Some fans are obsessed with her and Benny’s relationship, calling it her healthiest and happiest yet. Others? Not so much. The haters are out here saying she “downgraded” from her past boyfriends, questioning why she’d settle down with someone so… let’s just say, “unconventional.”

But here’s the thing—Selena doesn’t seem to care. Not one bit.

“I actually feel appreciated. I feel seen. I feel respected.”

At the end of the day, that’s what matters most. Love isn’t about impressing the internet, winning the PR game, or living up to the unrealistic expectations of stans who think they know you better than you know yourself. It’s about finding someone who makes you feel at peace—even if that person also happens to be someone who sits in the shower and contemplates mortality.