Selena Gomez, the celebrated singer and actress, recently took to Instagram to share a series of intimate photographs with her music producer boyfriend, Benny Blanco, capturing the couple's affectionate moments. The post, captioned "My bes fwend," included a controversial image where Blanco is seen kissing Gomez's shoulder and placing his hand on her breast, among other candid shots of the pair sharing embraces and playful interactions.

The Instagram post quickly garnered over 6.1 million likes, with fans flooding the comments section with positive messages, calling the couple "Cuties" and "love birds," and expressing their admiration with heart emojis. Blanco himself engaged with the post, affirming his bond with Gomez by replying, "Das my bes fwen."

However, the couple's display of affection did not receive a uniformly warm reception across all platforms. When the images were shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the responses were markedly more divided. Some users questioned the appropriateness of the photo showing Blanco's hand placement, while others made disparaging remarks about the couple's appearance and public displays of affection. Comments ranged from critical observations about their physical appearance to comparisons with overly affectionate high school couples.

Despite the mixed feedback, several fans came to the couple's defense, emphasizing the importance of their happiness over public opinion. Supporters highlighted the superficial nature of the criticism and pointed out that the depth of their relationship and how they treat each other should be what truly matters.

Gomez, who has previously faced scrutiny over her personal life, has staunchly defended her relationship with Blanco. In a heartfelt statement, she described Blanco as the "best thing that has ever happened" to her and "the absolute everything" in her heart, underscoring the profound impact he has had on her life.

The discourse surrounding Gomez and Blanco's relationship underscores the intense public interest in celebrity relationships and the varying degrees of acceptance and critique that accompany their portrayal in the media. As Gomez and Blanco navigate their relationship in the public eye, their recent post serves as a reminder of the personal nature of such connections and the external pressures faced by public figures in their private lives.