According to media reports, Gomez — whose financial portfolio includes music, acting, and major business ventures, and has a net worth estimated at over $1 billion— entered into a detailed prenuptial agreement before her marriage to Benny Bianco, who has a reported net worth of around $50 million. Sources characterized the agreement as “airtight” and emphasized that it was understood as a practical necessity given the scale of her assets.
Importantly, commentary around the relationship framed the prenup not as a sign of mistrust but as a reflection of mutual understanding — a narrative that mirrors how many modern couples approach financial planning.
Why High-Profile Couples Almost Always Use Prenups
In situations involving significant earnings disparities or complex assets, prenups serve several functions:
- Clarifying ownership of premarital wealth
- Protecting business interests and intellectual property
- Defining treatment of future income
- Reducing uncertainty if the marriage ends
For public figures, these agreements are standard risk management — similar to insurance.
What This Means Under California Law
While Gomez is not a California divorce case example, the legal principles translate directly.
In California:
- Earnings during marriage are generally community property
- Business growth during marriage may create shared interests
- Courts divide community assets equally absent an agreement
A properly drafted prenup allows couples to opt out of these default rules and define their own framework.
The Broader Trend: Prenups Are Becoming Normal
Stories like this reflect a broader cultural shift. Prenups are increasingly viewed as:
- Financial planning tools
- Communication exercises
- Relationship safeguards
Rather than being reserved for the ultra-wealthy, they are becoming part of mainstream marriage preparation.
Takeaway
The public framing of Gomez’s prenup underscores an important point: thoughtful couples often view prenuptial agreements as a way to protect both partners and reduce future conflict — not as a prediction of divorce.
