Selena Gomez is officially an engaged woman — and her “weird uncles” are congratulating her and her new fiancé Benny Blanco.

The morning after Gomez, 32, announced that Blanco, 36, had proposed to her during a picnic with the couple’s favorite, Taco Bell Just murders in the building The co-stars commented on the happy news.

Steve Martin shared a photo of himself, Martin Short and Gomez on Instagram on December 12 and wrote, “Congratulations to Benny and Selena from their two weird uncles.”

Fans loved the sweet gesture – and couldn’t help but point out the obvious connection to both actors’ iconic roles Father of the bride.

“Uncle of the bride,” one follower wrote, a play on the title of the 1991 film. Another person asked Martin, 79, to “bring back” his character from the film “to plan the wedding.”

Gomez’s beauty brand Rare Beauty also commented on the post, “😭 😭 ❤️,” as did the official account for the trio’s Hulu series.

Since meeting in 2021 for Just murdersGomez has formed a special bond with Martin and Short, 74, who she described as “the kindest, gentlest, warmest and most powerful influences in my life” in an Instagram post in April.

“You showed me a level of class, intellect and humor that doesn’t seem to be easy to find anymore,” she continued in the caption of the sweet post. “You truly are best friends to me forever.”

Love is also mutual. “She’s so lovely as a person, she’s so remarkable as a talent, and she just has this aura and this lovely spirit,” Short told PEOPLE of Gomez earlier this year.

“Our friendship grows and grows,” he said. “I think it just keeps getting deeper and deeper.”

Martin echoed his longtime friend’s sentiments, admitting, “We didn’t really know Selena, we didn’t know what we were getting ourselves into. I knew she had a fabulous personality, she was very smart. But she is never late.” ”

“And that’s a very big deal when you’re making a movie, when people are standing around saying, ‘Where is so-and-so?'” he continued. “She’s hitting the spot… We’re all marching down.” the steps together. It’s fabulous. But it gives you an insight into their own personality and professionalism.”

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Short and Martin aren’t the only people in Gomez’s life celebrating her happy news. In the comments to Emilia Perez Following the star’s post, there was an outpouring of excitement from her famous friends, including Jennifer Aniston, who commented: “Honey!! Happy birthday, sweet mom! ❤️💫.”

Mariska Hargitay, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cardi B and Lily Collins also shared their enthusiasm for her in the post.

Gomez’s longtime best friend Taylor Swift also chimed in, writing, “Yes, I’ll be the flower girl.”