Why was Selena Gomez’s mother left heartbroken? What was the deeply personal choice that she made in her wedding with music sensation Benny Blanco? Read further to know everything about it.
Selena Gomez just got married to Benny Blanco, and it’s everything that one can dream about. It was a wedding filled with love, stars, and great music, as she married music producer Benny Blanco in Santa Barbara, California. Among all the glitz and glamour, the one deeply personal choice that stood out the most and made the ceremony even more heartwarming for everyone was when Selena decided to have her grandfather, David Cornett, walk her down the aisle. Rather than choosing her mother or stepfather for this emotional role, Selena chose to honor her grandfather, who played a key part in raising her. Having spent part of her childhood with David and his wife, Debbie, Selena wanted to show her immense gratitude by giving him this special moment. When Selena shared her decision, both David and Debbie got emotional.
For Selena, this gesture wasn’t just about some tradition-it was simply about honoring the people who helped her become who she is today. According to sources, she told her grandparents there was “no bigger way” to show her love and gratitude towards them.
A Difficult Decision for Her Mother, Mandy
As the decision was meaningful for Selena, it came with its share of emotional hurt for some. Selena’s mother, Mandy Teefey, was reportedly “shattered” when she heard the news, and her stepfather, Brian, felt the same heartbreak. They both believed Mandy should have been the natural choice for this special moment.
Selena, aware of the potential tension, delayed telling her mother for nearly a month. She even asked her grandparents to keep the decision quiet until she was ready to explain. When Selena finally sat down with Mandy and Brian, she assured them that the choice wasn’t about rejection-it was about celebrating her grandfather in a way that felt right to her. Even after the explanation, it reportedly took Mandy a few weeks to accept the decision and come to terms with it.
A Complicated Mother-Daughter Relationship
This choice comes due to a history of a complex relationship between Selena and her mother. The two were estranged for several years in the 2010s before reconciling in 2019. However, recent tensions have surfaced, with some sources describing Mandy as ‘a loose cannon.’
A Fairytale Wedding
In the end, Mandy accepted Selena’s decision, even though it wasn’t what she wanted . She came to terms with it and respected Selena’s choice. By choosing her grandfather, Selena ensured that the day was a celebration of not just her partner but also the family legacy that has shaped her into the woman she is today.
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