Selena Gomez addresses cheating rumors involving Benny Blanco

The timing raised eyebrows, as rumors had been swirling about a possible rift between the two

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MAY 9, 2025 5:05 PM EDTMAY 9, 2025, 5:05 PM EDT

Selena Gomez may be horizontal, but she's not lying down when it comes to shutting down rumors. This week, the 32-year-old singer and Rare Beauty mogul gave fans a subtle but solid signal that everything's still cool with her longtime friend Theresa Marie, despite a recent unfollow that sent the internet spiraling into full-blown gossip mode.

On Wednesday night, Selena dropped a nostalgic Instagram post featuring a curated throwback slideshow of sweet snapshots with her inner circle. Front and center was a cozy framed photo of Taylor Swift and a smiling snap of her with Theresa Marie.

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The timing raised eyebrows, as rumors had been swirling about a possible rift between the two after fans noticed Selena had quietly unfollowed Theresa on Instagram. Internet sleuths, never ones to miss a potential breadcrumb, started piecing together their drama, some even speculating that Benny Blanco, Selena's fiancé, had something to do with it.

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But Gomez's post, paired with a casual caption about lounging and reminiscing. "Lil blast from the past because basically I'm lying horizontal rn and reminiscing bout some memories," read like a nonchalant yet pointed response to the noise.

For diehard Selenators, the unfollow came as a shock. Theresa Marie isn't just another influencer; she's an OnlyFans creator, yes, but more importantly, she's been part of Selena's circle for years.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco wear matching coats as they leave after the Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The pair first met while working together in 2018, and by 2019, Selena was publicly gushing over their friendship. In a heartfelt post, she wrote: "She has taught me how to see life in a fun, carefree, and uplifting way. She has shown me how to be a strong and fearless woman... I love you and I am so proud of you." The bond seemed tight, and their last public appearance was just two months ago, smiling and celebrating at a birthday bash with friend Anna Collins.

With Selena's engagement to music producer Benny Blanco becoming more public (and honestly, more adorable), TikTok and Twitter detectives started spinning theories of infidelity and drama between Benny and Theresa. But here's the thing: none of it had any legs.

Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez attend the game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on April 08, 2025 in New York City. The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 119-117 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) — Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez attend the game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on April 08, 2025 in New York City.

Selena Shuts It Down Without Saying a Word

In true Selena fashion, there was no clapback, statement, or "receipts." Just a curated Insta carousel and soft nostalgia.

Her choice to include Theresa in the photo roundup was either pure coincidence (unlikely) or a strategic soft-launch of a message: there's no beef here and no cheating scandal to see.

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes

Fans of Selena have been through it all with her. Selena's story has always drawn empathy and intrigue from the on-again, off-again rollercoaster with Justin Bieber to her health battles and mental health advocacy.

So when her followers saw her finally happy and loved-up with Benny Blanco, they got protective. After all, she spent five years feeling "alone" and "not liking anyone," as she recently confessed on the Table Manners podcast.