Selena Gomez Reflects on Motherhood and Marital Bliss with Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez, the beloved actress and singer, recently shared her heartfelt aspirations for motherhood, drawing a parallel between her personal hopes and a significant development for her iconic character, Alex Russo, in the Disney+ sequel series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. The revelation comes just weeks after the 33-year-old star tied the knot with music producer Benny Blanco.
Alex Russo: A New Chapter and Gomez’s Personal Hopes
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Gomez took to her Instagram Stories to celebrate her return to the magical world of Wizards. Accompanying a clip from her final episode in the new series, she penned a poignant message that resonated deeply with her millions of followers: “Alex Russo is a mommy 🥹 Hopefully one day that’ll be me.”
The emotional post confirmed what many fans had learned from the two-part finale of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2: Alex Russo is indeed the mother of Billie Russo, portrayed by 15-year-old rising star Janice LeAnn Brown.
The on-screen dynamic quickly translated into a genuine connection off-screen. Brown recounted a particularly emotional moment with Gomez after a table read, stating, “It was very emotional, especially for me and her after the table read.” Gomez interjected, recalling, “We were just puddles.” This deep bond reflects Gomez’s long-standing connection to the character she first brought to life over a decade ago. On the August 7, 2025, episode of Jake Shane’s Therapuss podcast, Gomez spoke about returning to an “older version of Alex,” acknowledging that the character “ultimately shaped who I am, because I feel like I am Alex.”
Gomez’s Journey Towards Family Life
Beyond her professional role, Gomez’s personal life has also recently taken a significant turn towards her family aspirations. She and 37-year-old Benny Blanco exchanged vows on September 27, 2025, in a private ceremony in Montecito, California. Their shared desire to start a family was a topic of conversation on a March 2025 episode of the Jay Shetty Podcast. “I don’t know what will happen, obviously, but I love children,” Gomez expressed. “I love making [children] laugh; they’re just so sweet. So absolutely, when that day comes, I’m so excited for it.”
Benny Blanco himself has offered insight into Gomez’s natural affinity for children. He noted that whenever she encounters kids, she “immediately goes to the kids and has these conversations for hours.” Blanco also highlighted Gomez’s enduring influence on young audiences, from her early days on Barney to her breakout role in Wizards of Waverly Place, observing, “You shaped so many young people’s lives… you’re still finding your way to do that.” As Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 continues to stream on Disney+, Gomez’s journey, both on and off-screen, continues to captivate and inspire, with the promise of future personal milestones keenly awaited by her global fanbase.
