17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Selena Gomez's friend and former assistant Theresa Mingus: the singer's bestie was recently spotted at Benny Blanco's birthday party, used to be Kim Kardashian's PA, and has her own swimwear line
Selena Gomez's former assistant and long-time friend Theresa Mingus gave fans a glimpse of the prom-themed birthday party Gomez threw for her fiancé Benny Blanco's birthday on March 8. The newly engaged couple's first collaborative album, I Said I Love You First, is set to be released on March 21.
The snaps showed
Gomez in a pink strapless Oscar de la Renta dress posing alongside Mingus and dancer Anna Collins.
Selena Gomez, left, with Theresa Mingus, centre, and Anna Collins. Photo: @tmarie247/Instagram
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Gomez and Mingus have had a tight-knit relationship ever since the latter began working as an executive assistant for Gomez in May 2014. Over a decade later, Mingus has moved on to become the founder of her own clothing brand, but the two remain best friends.
In 2019, Gomez penned a heartfelt post on Instagram for Mingus: 'I met Theresa 5 years ago. We worked together and became best friends.' The Only Murders In The Building star went on: 'She is beautiful, kind and smart. I saw how capable she was of achieving her dreams.'
Selena Gomez, left, became friends with Theresa Mingus while the latter was her executive assistant. Photo: @tmarie247/Instagram
Here's everything you need to know about Theresa Mingus.
She was a personal assistant for Kim Kardashian too
Theresa Mingus was previously employed by Kim Kardashian. Photo: @tmarie247/Instagram
Before working for Selena Gomez, Mingus was hired as an assistant for
Kim Kardashian . The pair worked together for a little over two years and, according to her LinkedIn profile, Mingus helped Kardashian manage her home, events and even her wardrobe.
Mingus has also previously worked as a PA for Robin Antin, the creator of the Pussycat Dolls.
