Gomez and Blanco attend Academy Museum Gala as a married couple

Selena Gomez and record producer Benny Blanco made their first public appearance as a married couple on Saturday, arriving hand in hand at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, about three weeks after exchanging vows on Sept. 27. The couple, who have shared glimpses of their wedding and married life on social media, walked the red carpet in coordinated black velvet ensembles at the annual fundraising event for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Gomez wore a custom Giorgio Armani Privé column gown in black velvet with crystal embellishment along the neckline and a black tuxedo jacket draped over her shoulders. She completed the look with a sleek chignon, a bold red lip, and dangling diamond earrings. Blanco opted for a velvet suit paired with a silk shirt and black loafers, accessorizing with a stack of gold chains. Their matching outfits and warm demeanor on the carpet drew attention as a visual statement of unity in their first joint public appearance since the wedding.

The Academy Museum Gala, which supports public programming and exhibitions, honored several figures from the film and entertainment world at this year’s event. The couple’s presence placed them alongside...