Why Selena Gomez's Wizards Costar David Henrie Approves of Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez isn't the only one who loves Benny Blanco like a love song, baby.

Her Wizards of Waverly Place costar David Henrie thinks the music producer is a "super cool dude" after they recently had their "first sit-down hangout" together.

"He orders great Italian food," David exclusively told E! News correspondent Will Marfuggi at the Los Angeles premiere of Only Murders in the Building's fourth season on Aug. 22. "He ordered a ton of stuff."

In fact, the 35-year-old said Benny—whose real name is Benjamin Levin—introduced him to polenta Bolognese.

"He called it adult baby food ‘cause that was the texture," David shared. "It was delicious!" (For more of David's interview, tune into E! News Monday, Aug. 26, at 11 p.m.)

The Disney star has been longtime friends with Selena, having played her onscreen brother during Wizards of Waverly Place's initial four-season run from 2007 to 2012. Now that they're starring in its sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, David also got familiar with the singer's boyfriend on set.

As David noted to E! News, he's seen Benny "sitting right there in the front of the audience—watching, laughing."

"You can hear his laugh on camera," the actor quipped. "He’s great!"

And for David, seeing Selena at this stage of her life "means a lot to me."

"I've been there for her for many years, and I know how much she's sacrificed and how hard that is," he shared, praising how the actress has handled her past personal struggles "with grace."

David added, "I'm so happy."

Selena, 32, started dating Benny, 36, last summer after he worked her 2015 Revival tracks "Same Old Love" and "Kill Em With Kindness" years prior. 

"She was like, 'Hey, you want to hang out?' and I was like, 'Yeah,'" Benny previously recalled on The Howard Stern Show. "I remember sitting there and she's like, 'Well, I would have worn something different for this date,' and I was like, 'What, we're on a date?'"

For more on their romance, keep reading...

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco began dating in July 2023, around Selena's birthday, Benny said on the Howard Stern Show in May 2024.

But they only began to spark romance rumors in late 2023. That December, Selena confirmed the speculation, commenting on a fan page's Instagram post, regarding Benny, "He is my absolute everything in my heart."

She continued, "Why has he been the best thing that's ever happened to me. He's still better than anyone I've ever been with."

The Rare Beauty founder also shared a photo on her Instagram Story of her leaning her head on what looked to be Benny's chest.

Selena later shared this pic on her Instagram Stories, which shows her wearing a bejeweled "B" ring.

...including a pic of the two kissing. 

Also in December 2023, Selena shared several photos of herself hanging out in New York City with Benny and their friends.i

Two days after Christmas 2023, Selena shared new pics of the couple at what appeared to be an art exhibit.

Selena posted this pic of herself and Benny one day before New Year's Eve 2023.

The pair attended the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Miami Heat in January 2024.

The couple packed on PDA in this February 2024 snapshot.

Selena shared a tribute to her boyfriend on his 36th birthday in March 2024.

"Happy birthday baby!" Selena wrote on her Instagram. "Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco."

Selena included this kissing pic in her birthday tribute to Benny.

...and these couple's pics as well.

Selena celebrated the release of Benny's Open Wide in April 2024, captioning photos of the pair enjoying a cake shaped like his cookbook, "So proud."

Selena shared this pic of the two on Independence Day 2024.

In July 2024, just ahead of their first dating anniversary, the two answered a viral "Who's Most Likely To" TikTok challenge, during which they were asked who was the first to say "I love you" to the other person. The answer? Selena.

Selena and Benny cuddled up in cute photos in July 2024 following her 32nd birthday.

The actress captioned a gallery of summer photos, "Thank you for sharing your life with me today and everyday."

The musicians soaked up the sun together on lounge chairs.

Selena shared a silly pic of the two enjoying a bite.

They're just loving each other like a love song, baby.

The two were bundled up with masks on during one of their outings.

In another snap, Selena wore Benny's beanie as they pursed their lips for the camera.

The "Eastside" artist gave Selena a kiss on the cheek in a sweet summer snap in July 2024.

He wrapped his arms around her in another adorable Instagram pic.