Selena Gomez says Ice Cube was her childhood crush and he responds

Selena talks about childhood crush

In June 2024, Selena Gomez said her first celebrity crush was Ice Cube. She shared this during an episode of GOAT Talk with Karol G. Selena said, “Can I tell you my first one I had a crush on, Ice Cube?” She added that she was around 5 years old at the time and that it was weird.

Selena said she had the biggest crush on Ice Cube and explained why. She said, “I just thought he would protect me. I’m only saying it simply based on my childhood.” That clip went viral after its release.

Ice Cube hears about the clip

Ice Cube was told about Selena Gomez’s comment during a BIG3 podcast episode. The host, Chris Haynes, mentioned Selena’s statement, and Cube’s response was confident. He seemed more amused than surprised during the recording session of the episode.

Ice Cube said, “Why are you surprised, though?” to the podcast hosts. He added, “A lot of ’em like me, homie. I heard this years ago.” The hosts, Nick Young and Michael Beasley, laughed along. Ice Cube acted like it wasn’t news to him at all.

Ice Cube talks about his crush

Ice Cube used the moment to share who his celebrity crush was when he was a kid. He said he had about four childhood crushes. He then named Vanity as one of them while speaking on the podcast.

Vanity was the lead singer of Vanity 6. She was a protégé of Prince and known for their 1982 hit song “Nasty Girl.” That song reached number one on the Dance Club Songs chart before it was discontinued. Vanity 6 became popular because of their connection to Prince.

Vanity 6 and Prince connection

Vanity 6 was formed by Prince in the early 1980s. Vanity was the main singer of the group. Their biggest song was “Nasty Girl,” released in 1982. The track became popular and hit number one on the Dance Club Songs chart.

This group was known for being Prince’s protégées. Ice Cube naming Vanity as a childhood crush shows his music interests growing up. His mention of her on the BIG3 podcast added more fun to the conversation after Selena Gomez’s childhood confession.

Selena liked more than one person

Selena Gomez had multiple celebrity crushes growing up. In her Apple TV+ documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me, she visited her childhood home in Grand Prairie, Texas. She looked inside her closet to find what she had written as a child.

Selena found Cole Sprouse’s name still written inside the closet. His name was surrounded by a heart. She said, “I had a crush on Cole and Dylan Sprouse, so I’d come into my closet and I would write things down.” She laughed and added, “I’m sorry, Cole, if you ever see this!”

Cole and Selena childhood link

Cole Sprouse and Selena Gomez shared screen time on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Selena had her first on-screen kiss with Dylan Sprouse in a 2006 episode of the show. That show aired on the Disney Channel and was popular during the 2000s.

At the red carpet premiere of her documentary, Selena confirmed Cole didn’t know about her closet wall. She told Variety, “He doesn’t [know about that], I’m sure. But it was honest.” She added, “I think he’s adorable,” while laughing during the interview.

Selena once liked Chris Evans

In 2015, Selena Gomez said on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen that she had a crush on Chris Evans. She answered when asked about her love life and blushed during the segment. The show was recorded in New York City.

Selena said, “I kind of have a crush on Chris Evans. Isn’t he cute? He’s very cute.” She was excited when Andy Cohen told her his brother had bartended on the show the week before. Selena responded, “Really? Last week? Maybe it’s meant to be.”

Rumors about Chris Evans started

After Selena’s 2015 crush comment, fans started spreading dating rumors. In October 2021, Selena and Chris were seen leaving the same studio in Los Angeles. Later that week, they were photographed at the same restaurant in the same city.

Fans noticed Chris Evans followed Selena on Instagram. Social media exploded with speculation about the two actors. Selena did not confirm anything about the rumors. People online said things like “Selena Gomez and Chris Evans are such a power couple” after the photos surfaced.

2016 Golden Globes moment

At the 2016 Golden Globe Awards, Selena Gomez spoke to PEOPLE magazine about celebrity crushes. She said she enjoyed seeing actors she admired at the event. She mentioned Brad Pitt and Ryan Gosling as the ones she was looking for.

Selena said, “I’m trying to find Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt right now.” When asked if she had a crush on Ryan, she replied, “I mean, is that even a question?” That night, she posted an Instagram picture with Brad Pitt and captioned it, “just discussing #TheBigShort.”

Benny Blanco relationship starts

Selena Gomez confirmed in December 2023 that she was dating Benny Blanco. She shared on Instagram that they had been dating for six months. She later posted several pictures of them together, including one where she wore a “B” ring.

She commented on Instagram, “He [has] been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. The end.” She called him “my absolute everything in my heart.” A source told Us Weekly that Selena and Benny were truly in love and that her family supported the relationship.

Selena confirms engagement

Benny Blanco confirmed their engagement in an interview released July 9, 2025. He appeared on Jake Shane’s Therapuss podcast. He said he proposed to Selena in late 2024 and that wedding planning hadn’t started yet.

Blanco said, “I really want to take a little break. I’ve been working so much.” He added, “That wedding is going to be lit.” The couple said they would start planning during the summer of 2025. Fans began reacting online after the episode was uploaded on YouTube and Spotify.

Ice Cube stays quiet afterward

After the BIG3 podcast episode aired, Ice Cube did not make any more public comments about Selena Gomez’s crush. The story continued spreading on social media and entertainment sites. Fans shared clips of the podcast and Selena’s GOAT Talk interview.

The segment where Ice Cube responds appears around the 31-minute mark of the BIG3 podcast. It was recorded with Chris Haynes, Nick Young, and Michael Beasley. Cube didn’t follow up on the comment online or post about it on his channels.

Dating rumors with Zayn Malik

In March 2023, Selena Gomez and Zayn Malik were seen at a New York City restaurant. A hostess claimed they walked in holding hands and making out. This was reported on TikTok by user @klarissa.mpeg.

The hostess shared text messages describing the scene. One message read, “Tell me how Selena Gomez and Zayn just walked into [restaurant] hand in hand, making out, and I seated them.” The sighting led to dating rumors online. Around the same time, fans noticed Selena and Zayn followed each other on Instagram.

Selena and Drew Taggart date

In January 2023, Selena was seen with Drew Taggart from The Chainsmokers. They went on a bowling date. Photos of the two were published by Page Six after the outing. They were spotted holding hands at one point.

Later, Selena posted a TikTok saying, “Still out here lookin for him lol.” She mouthed a clip saying, “My crush doesn’t even exist.” This came after fans thought she and Taggart might be dating seriously. Nothing official was confirmed after the bowling photos.

Selena hints at texting someone

On December 21, 2023, an episode of Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays aired. Selena joked about texting cute guys while baking Malva Pudding with chef Eric Adjepong. She said, “Let me put my timer on… and see if any cute guys texted me.”

When her phone made a sent-text sound, her cohost Raquelle Stevens asked who she was texting. Selena blushed and laughed. She said, “Look, it’s hard out there.” Raquelle guessed who it was, and Selena giggled, “Stop.” She then hinted she had a date after filming.

Selena confirmed last September she won’t change her name. See Selena Gomez keeps her name after marriage.

Gomez says she’s ready to date

During that same Selena + Chef episode, Selena said she had been single for five years. She said, “[Dating] is so exhausting, but I’ve been single for five years. I think I’m ready.” Raquelle Stevens responded, “New year, new man.”

Selena danced around the kitchen after that comment. She confirmed her new relationship with Benny Blanco earlier that month. Fans had already seen kissing photos and matching rings. Selena’s quote about being ready came right before her hard launch of the relationship.

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