Benny Blanco'S Surprising Reaction To Online Trolls – Even Selena Gomez Is Shocked!

The Unfazed Benny Blanco

Benny Blanco is not your average celebrity when it comes to dealing with online hate. On his podcast, Friends Keep Secrets, the music producer shared a candid conversation with actor Barry Keoghan about the harsh comments they both face regarding their appearance. Despite the negativity, Blanco remains unfazed, much to the surprise of his wife, Selena Gomez.

Blanco discussed a humorous post he encountered, which featured himself, Keoghan, Travis Kelce, and Ethan Slater. "I find it very funny where it’s like me, you, and Travis Kelce, and then like the guy who Ariana dates, and it’s like, ‘Which one of these like ugly bastards would you want to date?’” he chuckled. This lighthearted approach to criticism is something even Gomez finds remarkable.

“Selena will come to me, and she’ll be like, ‘I can’t believe how well you can [cope]’—she’s like, ‘I’ll see things, and I’ll want to write back in the comments about things,’” he said.

Facing the Noise with Humor

Blanco's conversation with Keoghan revealed that both have been the subject of online scrutiny due to their relationships with famous partners. Keoghan, who dated Sabrina Carpenter, shared how he's been targeted for his looks. "There is a lot of hatred about me for just looking like this," he admitted.

Blanco, however, didn’t hesitate to reassure Keoghan, complimenting him as a "movie star" and asserting, "Dude, you’re hot. You’re much hotter than me." He emphasized the absurdity of the criticism, choosing to laugh it off rather than dwell on it.

Thick Skin and a Unique Perspective

Despite his light-hearted approach, Blanco acknowledges the emotional weight such comments can carry. "These things sometimes in our heads seem so huge," he confessed. Yet, his resilience is rooted in a unique perspective shaped by his early career success.

Having entered the public eye as a teenager, Blanco developed a thick skin over the years. "I got famous and then I was like, I don’t like this," he reflected, explaining how his fame only took off in 2020. His ability to brush off negativity is something Gomez admires, even if she feels more compelled to respond to detractors.

Blanco's story is a testament to finding humor and strength in the face of criticism, a lesson that resonates with anyone dealing with public scrutiny.