Selena Gomez attends the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)

Selena Gomez's on-set brother David Henrie has shared his opinion on the star's boyfriend Benny Blanco

David continues his role as an overprotective brother and emphasizes the importance of seeing Selena happy

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OCTOBER 23, 2024 12:16 PM EDTOCT 23, 2024, 12:16 PM EDT

Selena Gomez's boyfriend, Benny Blanco, has another supporter! Gomez's on-set brother David Henrie, known for the "Wizards of Waverly Place" and upcoming sequel series "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place," has shared his opinion on Blanco.

"He's a great guy," David said during a conversation with E! News on the new Disney Channel show set. "He's hilarious—had me laughing the entire time."

Actors David Henry and Selena Gomez attend 'Target Presents Variety's Power of Youth' event held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on October 4, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

David, who shares three kids, Pia Philomena, 5, James Thomas, 3, and Gemma Clare, 2, with wife Maria Cahill, said they have much in common. "We had an amazing dinner together," David said. "Italian food, of course, and Benny's got a knack for picking the best dishes."

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David continues his role as an overprotective brother and emphasizes the importance of seeing Selena happy. "I trust Selena completely and just want her to be happy," he continued. "She knows I'll always have her back."

David and Selena have been friends since they were teenagers and co-starred as siblings Justin and Alex Russo on "Wizards of Waverly Place." Now in their 30s, their dynamic has matured into something more equal.

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Selena Gomez was reunited with her co-stars from the Disney show at the wedding of her former onscreen brother, David Henrie. The singer shared several snaps of herself with David and the rest of their onscreen family Jennifer Stone, David DeLuise, Maria Canals-Barrera and Jake T. Austin to celebrate the special day. David tied the knot with former Miss Delaware beauty queen Maria Cahill in South California and were joined by around 170 guests.
Selena shared several photos of the group together, writing: "Very much in my feelings about my big brother getting married. Even though we for sure knew it would be him first. May God bless you and your beautiful wife Henrie!"
Photo: Instagram/@selenagomez — Wizards of Waverly Place Selena Gomez was reunited with her co stars from the Disney show at the wedding of her former onscreen brother, David Henrie. The singer shared several snaps of herself with David and the rest of their onscreen family Jennifer Stone, David DeLuise, Maria Canals Barrera and Jake T. Austin to celebrate the special day. David tied the knot with former Miss Delaware beauty queen Maria Cahill in South California and were joined by around 170 guests. Selena shared several photos of the group together, writing: "Very much in my feelings about my big brother getting married. Even though we for sure knew it would be him first. May God bless you and your beautiful wife Henrie!" Photo: Instagram/@selenagomez

"We're all adults now so it's changed," David said. "It was more big brother growing up, but now we're all kind of equals. Her and my wife actually get along very well. They have woman-to-woman conversations and I just chime in with a joke or something. But it's been good."

Actors Selena Gomez and David Henrie during the 2008 ALMA Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on August 17, 2008 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for NCLR)

David attributes the strength of their real-life friendship to the sibling-like bond they formed. "That sibling dynamic you feel while you're watching the show, we were like that off camera too," he explained. We really did care about one another. I think it's a wonderful culture to have each other's backs, to have an openness. It's been wonderful."

With nearly two decades of friendship behind them, David and Selena continue to lift each other. “[We’re] always encouraging. Always there for one another," he said. "Her and I, we go back so far, 20 years now almost. She knows I'm gonna shoot her straight and I know she's gonna shoot me straight. So there's no fluff around it. We're just there for each other. We shoot each other straight and I think that's why our bond has always been there and will continue to be."