Selena Gomez’s Mother Left Shattered After Singer Chose Grandfather To Walk Her Down The Aisle
Sources allege this is the reason why Selena Gomez did not choose her mom to walk her down the aisle.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco recently tied the knot in an intimate and private wedding ceremony. The couple shared glimpses of their fairytale wedding on Instagram, which had the entire internet’s heart melting. However, not all was magical as a source reported to DailyMail that Selena’s decision to choose her grandfather to walk her down the aisle rather than her mother, Mandy Teefey. Mandy was reportedly heartbroken by this decision. Read on to know more.
Selena Gomez’s Mother, Mandy Teefey, Reportedly Shattered Because Of This Reason
According to the media outlet, Selena Gomez’s mother, Mandy Teefey, felt “shattered” when Selena decided not to have her walk her down the aisle. Instead, the singer decided to have her grandfather, David Cornett, give her away. “Selena’s mother and her stepfather Brian were shattered she did not choose her mother to walk her down the aisle,” revealed the source close to the artist.
It is also said that Selena Gomez’s decision was made after careful consideration, and she had kept it to herself until the last minute to avoid conflict. When she finally explained her choice, Gomez said that it was a gift to her grandfather.
“While she loves her mother and Brian, she sat them down and explained why she had come to her decision and what a privilege it would be for her grandfather. This is something she believes he deserves more than anyone else,” the source told DailyMail.
Another insider reported that the decision was made keeping in mind Selena’s mother’s unpredictable streak. “Mandy can sometimes be a loose cannon. And that is partly the reason Selena did not choose her,” they said.
None of the family members, including Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco or Mandy Teefey, has addressed the situation in public or commented on the claims. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s wedding, however, was a star-studded event. With names like Taylor Swift, Paris Hilton and Ed Sheeran being present at the ceremony.
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First Published: September 29, 2025 12:58 PM
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