Selena Gomez is “beyond proud” to be with boyfriend Benny Blanco — and excited that he’s part of PEOPLE’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive issue.

The Just murders in the building The 32-year-old star shared her thoughts on her music producer boyfriend’s inclusion in the magazine’s annual issue in an interview with her CBS Sunday Morning.

“That’s my man!” Gomez said of Blanco, 36, in the CBS Sunday Morning Video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, November 30th,

Gomez then explained how much Blanco means to her.

“I am beyond proud to know that there is someone in the world who cares about every little detail about me,” she added. “And that someone supports, encourages, inspires and motivates me. It gives me joy. And most of all, he’s just my best friend.”

“I’m really, really lucky,” she concluded.

The “Calm Down” singer previously said that she feels “more confident than ever” in her current relationship, adding, “And I see a future with this person” while speaking to her The Hollywood Reporter.

Gomez also told the outlet that she and Blanco made a conscious decision to share part of their relationship with the outside world.

“If you get out there a little bit, people aren’t as hungry to chase you,” she said. “For example, if they hear something, they’ll do it, but when you think, ‘I did it,’ they say, ‘Well, you just go to the Sushi Park.’ But there’s so much of my relationship that people don’t see – it’s just mine.”

Gomez also called Blanco the “love of my life” on Instagram.

In PEOPLE’s “Sexiest Man Alive” issue, Blanco shared his tips for becoming a “sexy gentleman.” The music producer’s words of wisdom included “learning to cook,” “dressing confidently,” and “self-care is a must.”

Blanco also revealed what makes a great date: “The most important thing to do on a date is just listen to what the person is saying. “Don’t talk about yourself all the time. Nobody cares,” he said.

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The songwriter also described his favorite time of day with Gomez.

“I’m a real morning person. This is my favorite time spent with Sel,” he told PEOPLE. “Because we both get up very early. It’s like our moment before the rest of the world wakes up. I have a true best.” Friend with whom I can do anything in the world and every day is the best day of my life.