Earlier this month, Selena Gomez posted a throwback image to her Instagram Story that showed her ringing in 2023 with close friend Nicola Peltz Beckham. She captioned the photo, which showed the two dancing together on a boat while they were both dressed in white, “I miss you.” In another Instagram Story from the same day, Gomez shared Peltz Beckham’s post about his upcoming film, Lola” – which also marks her directorial debut – and captioned the story “Proud Friend.”
By PeopleGomez and Peltz Beckham were last seen together on Dec. 3, when they attended the Academy Museum Gala with Peltz Beckham’s husband, Brooklyn Beckham — a special place since that’s where the two women met in 2022.
Well, it looks like Gomez no longer has any reason to miss Peltz Beckham, as she and boyfriend Benny Blanco threw a pajama-themed party for Peltz Beckham’s 29th birthday on January 9. Instagram Yesterday, Gomez hosted guests at what appears to be her home, while Blanco provided the delicious food, People reports.
“I am so grateful for all the beautiful and kind people in my life,” Peltz Beckham wrote on Instagram. “All my best friends surprised me for my birthday with a sleepover and we played games (my heaven!). Thank you all so much for making me feel so loved. I love you all so much and thank you Benny for making the best food ever and you and Sel for being so welcoming.
In one of the photos, Gomez and Peltz Beckham kissed and were joined by Gomez’s younger sister, Gracie Elliott Teefy, 10. All the friends wore matching black pajamas with white trim, and other photos showed the extended group in attendance for the party (which definitely looks heavenly). Other photos captured Peltz Beckham’s large birthday cake, which appeared to have an enlarged pink photo of his face displayed on top with light pink icing roses on the sides and a plaque reading “Happy Birthday Nicola.”
In a Instagram Story shared by Peltz Beckham from her party, guests sang the usual “Happy Birthday” to her as they gathered in the kitchen while Gomez lit her birthday cake. “I love you guys so much,” Peltz Beckham captioned the clip. “Oh my God, I’m so clumsy,” she added jokingly.
Gomez’s hosting duties with boyfriend Blanco come a week after the couple made their debut as a couple at the 2024 Golden Globes. (They confirmed their romance last month.) Gomez is “super happy and present” in her new relationship, a source said. People, and “she seems to be feeling really good at the moment.” Maybe it’s Benny or maybe it’s just where she is personally and professionally. Everyone is so happy that she is happy.