Selena Gomez Announces Departure from Social Media to Focus on 'What Really Matters'
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Gomez revealed her social media break on Instagram Tuesday
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Selena Gomez (left) and Benny Blanco with some kids (right)Selena Gomez is stepping back from social media.
On Tuesday, the singer and actress, 31, revealed in an Instagram Story that she was “focusing on what really matters” alongside a video of record producer boyfriend Benny Blanco having a playful moment with two young children.
“I’m off social media for a while," Gomez added.
The Wizards of Waverly Place alum has never been shy about taking breaks from social media. In October she revealed that she would be stepping back from her socials "because my heart breaks to see all the horror, hate, violence and terror that’s going on in the world."
Related: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's Relationship Timeline
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Selena Gomez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Jan. 7, 2024“People being tortured and killed or any act of hate towards any one group is horrific," she added at the time before going on to say that "ALL people” need to be protected, “especially children,” and that "violence needs to be stopped for good."
"I'm sorry if my words will never be enough for everyone or a hashtag," she continued. "I just can't stand by innocent people getting hurt. That's what makes me sick. I wish I could change the world. But a post won't."
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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco watch the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 3, 2024Gomez’s recent social media break announcement comes after she shared a snap of her having a romantic kiss with Blanco, 35, at the 2024 Golden Globes on Sunday.
The photo showed Gomez holding Blanco’s neck while wearing the red and black Giorgio Armani dress and black jacket she wore to the awards.
“I won,” her caption read as the two embraced in the sweet moment.
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A source told PEOPLE on Jan. 5 that Gomez is “super happy and present” amid her new romance.
"She seems to be really feeling herself at the moment,” the source told PEOPLE. "Maybe that's Benny or maybe that's just where she's at personally and professionally."
Gomez and Blanco confirmed their relationship in December 2023.
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