‘Besties' Ankush Bahuguna Bakes Tiramisu With Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco
It is not every day that an Indian content creator gets to bake with global superstar Selena Gomez and her fiance Benny Blanco. But Ankush Bahuguna is on cloud nine as his dream came true after he was invited to an exclusive event in Malibu, California, hosted by Selena Gomez herself. Ankush, known for his quirky videos, engaging makeup content and gender-positive storytelling, was invited for a special baking session to celebrate the upcoming launch of Rare Beauty's new fragrance.
What made the moment even more special was that Ankush was not just the only Indian, but also the only male creator in the event full of top global beauty influencers. He documented the unforgettable experience on Instagram, sharing a series of pictures and videos from the baking session. In the pictures, the trio, including Selena, Benny and Ankush, are seen baking a pistachio tiramisu and the content creator also posed with them for heartwarming clicks.
In his caption, Ankush wrote, 'Yes, that really happened! Yes, that really happened! Baked Tiramisu with @selenagomez like it's no big deal. Yeah, we're besties now! Imagine being the only Indian & the only guy in a room full of beauty creators from all over the globe."
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Ask about his experience and Ankush has a lot to say. In a media interaction, he said, 'We baked a pistachio tiramisu, and it is a memory etched into my heart. It was an honour to be in the same room as her."
Speaking further, Ankush added, 'It was surreal, something I'll never forget, a memory I will hold close to my heart. We have all grown up loving her. I adore how much passion she's put into her work and brand. I had heard so many things about how Selena is as a person, and I was so excited to meet her. She's really sweet, friendly, and so involved with the work that she does."
A Collaboration In The Future
Could there be a collaboration between Ankush and Selena soon? On this, he explained, 'I don't want to get ahead of myself. The moment I had with her is enough for me to feel giddy and happy about, for now."
From Architecture To Influencer
Trained as an architect and a former corporate employee, Ankush stepped into the world of content creation to pursue his passion. Today, he is a celebrated face on Instagram with over a million followers. Earlier this year, he also made appearances at the Cannes Film Festival.
What's Next For Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez has a lot on her plate. She is currently promoting the new Rare Beauty fragrance while also wrapping up work for the upcoming season of her hit show Only Murders in the Building which is set to release on September 9 on JioCinema in India. On the personal front, she is planning her private wedding with Benny Blanco this September in Montecito, California.
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