Benny Blanco Faces Backlash After Naming Margot Robbie, Not Selena Gomez, as ‘Hottest Celebrity’

Music producer Benny Blanco is facing online criticism after naming actress Margot Robbie, not his wife, Selena Gomez, as the “hottest celebrity” during a recent episode of his podcast, Friends Keep Secrets. The remark, made with Gomez sitting next to him, has circulated widely on social media since early May, prompting fans to ask why he did not name her instead.

The moment has become one of the most discussed clips from the show since it began spreading online, reigniting scrutiny of how Blanco talks about Gomez during joint public appearances. The two married in September 2025 after dating for roughly two years.

During the episode, Blanco and co-hosts Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco discussed which celebrities they considered the most attractive, a conversation that touched on whether a partner would feel jealous if someone attractive played their love interest on screen. When asked directly, Blanco named Robbie, star of “Barbie,” without hesitation. Gomez paused and appeared visibly surprised before asking where the answer had come from. The hosts treated the exchange as lighthearted banter on the podcast, but it took on a different tone once the clip began circulating online.

Footage of the moment spread quickly on TikTok and X, drawing thousands of comments. Many users criticized Blanco for the remark given that Gomez was sitting at the table. One TikTok user wrote, “I’m so done with this man.” Another asked, “Is there one good thing about this dude?” A separate comment referenced Gomez’s past relationship with singer Justin Bieber, suggesting she “would’ve said Justin” if asked the same question about Blanco. Other users said they felt embarrassed on Gomez’s behalf, while some described the on-air exchange as simply playful teasing between the co-hosts.

As of this report, neither Blanco nor Gomez has issued a public statement addressing the criticism. The couple has previously declined to respond directly to negative commentary about their relationship, generally choosing to continue promoting their individual projects instead.

Gomez and Blanco’s relationship dates back further than their romance. The two first worked together as collaborators in 2015, when Blanco produced songs for Gomez’s album “Revival.” They began dating publicly in December 2023, got engaged a year later and married on Sept. 27, 2025, in California. The couple released a joint album, “I Said I Love You First,” in March.

The podcast clip is not the first instance in which Blanco’s comments about other celebrities have drawn attention from Gomez’s fans, who have closely followed the relationship since it became public. Whether the latest backlash prompts a response from either Blanco or Gomez remains unclear, as the clip continues to draw fresh commentary across social platforms.