The Only Murders in the Building star spent her milestone birthday in Italy with husband Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez rang in a milestone birthday this week, and she made sure to share the love with the community that helped shape her journey.
The multi-hyphenate star turned 34 on Wednesday, July 22, while soaking up the Italian sun on a romantic getaway with husband Benny Blanco. Gomez marked the occasion with a heartfelt social media post, capturing herself blowing out a candle stuck in a plate of tiramisu while standing on a sun-drenched balcony in Bologna.
But the birthday post carried extra meaning this year. Gomez used the moment to celebrate six years since launching her Rare Impact Fund, the mental health initiative she built before ever releasing a single product under her Rare Beauty brand. In her caption, she expressed deep gratitude to her fans and community, crediting them with fueling her ability to keep creating. She called herself the happiest she has ever been, thanks to the unwavering support she has received over the years.
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Reflecting on the growth of the fund, Gomez shared that she never imagined, in her younger years, that she would one day celebrate her birthday alongside such a milestone for the organization. She described watching people rally behind youth mental health awareness as one of the most rewarding experiences of her career, thanking supporters for believing in the mission and sticking with her through the journey.
Blanco, ever the doting husband, hopped into the comments section with a simple but sweet declaration of love for his wife.
A Romantic Italian Escape
The birthday celebration capped off a whirlwind trip to Bologna for the couple. The day before her birthday, Gomez and Blanco were spotted dining at a local restaurant, Trattoria della Santa, where the owner later shared a snapshot from their visit online, thanking the pair for choosing his establishment.
For the outing, Gomez and Blanco coordinated in matching white looks. She wore a satin slip dress accented with a colorful bandana and brown oval sunglasses, while he kept things casual in a T-shirt and shorts.
According to the restaurant owner, Blanco had originally reserved a private table, but the couple opted instead to sit outside beneath the historic arches lining the street, drawn in by the quiet charm of the area despite being in the heart of the city. He described the pair as warm, down-to-earth, and full of compliments for the food and service.
Crossing An Ocean For Love
The Italian getaway followed an unexpected reveal from Blanco, who recently admitted he crossed the Atlantic Ocean by boat just to see his wife. Gomez has been in London filming the newest installment of Only Murders in the Building, and Blanco’s fear of flying meant a nautical journey was the only way to close the distance between them. He shared the story in a lighthearted video set to a classic Sam Cooke love song, joking about the lengths he’ll go to for the relationship.
The couple, who married in September 2025, have been open about supporting one another through demanding schedules, with Blanco frequently showing up for Gomez during production breaks and international trips.
Six Years Of Rare Impact
Since its founding, the Rare Impact Fund has aimed to expand access to mental health resources and education for young people around the world. Gomez has spoken previously about creating the foundation as a passion project rooted in her own mental health journey, long before Rare Beauty became a cosmetics powerhouse.
Her birthday tribute to the initiative underscored how central the cause remains to her identity, even amid a packed year of acting, music and married life. As she continues filming Only Murders in the Building alongside her ongoing philanthropic work, fans have praised Gomez for using her platform to spotlight a cause close to her heart.
With a new year ahead, Gomez appears focused on both love and legacy, balancing her thriving career with the community-driven mission that has come to define much of her public life.
Source: People
