Selena Gomez Celebrates 33rd Birthday With Benny Blanco, Taylor Swift & More
The party appears to have happened in Los Angeles this weekend, just before Gomez's actual July 22 birthday. In a rooftop picture from the celebration, what seems to be the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel sign is seen, with a sighting of the Loews Hollywood Hotel in the near distance.
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All smiles, the birthday girl wore a glamorous sequined jumpsuit with a flared leg (the Tianna Silver Jumpsuit by Nadine Merabi) topped with a shaggy jacket. She accessorized the party outfit with a Brilliant Earth x Jane Goodall necklace.
Gomez locks lips with Blanco in one snapshot. In another, she poses with Swift in what looks to be a balloon pit.
'As I prepare to celebrate my 33rd birthday, I can't help but reflect on the incredible journey that has brought me here,' Gomez, who released the album I Said I Love You First with Blanco earlier this year, said in her birthday note. 'This past year has truly been the most beautiful year of my life, and I owe so much of that to all of you.'
She added, 'Thank you for your unwavering love and kindness. Whether you cheered me on from the sidelines, shared in my highs and lows, or simply offered a listening ear, you have made this year unforgettable. I am extremely humbled and insanely appreciative of all your love.'
'As I step into this new year, I'm filled with excitement and hope for what's to come. I look forward to sharing more moments with all of you, creating new memories, and continuing this beautiful journey together. MADLY LOVE YOU ALL,' said the soon-to-be 33-year-old.
See Gomez's birthday party photo album on Instagram here.
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