Selena Gomez\u2019s big day included a familiar face from her Disney Channel past.<\/p>\n
David DeLuise \u2014 who played Gomez’s TV dad Jerry Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place \u2014 attended her wedding to music producer Benny Blanco this past weekend. The actor shared a glimpse of the celebration on Instagram<\/a> on Thursday, delighting fans who were touched to see the long-standing friendship between the former co-stars.<\/p>\n “It was a perfect day, full of love and joy,” DeLuise wrote in his caption. “My wife @jules_rules_berlin and I were honored to attend, and we had so much fun dancing the night away at my ‘pretend daughter\u2019s’ wedding. I’m so happy to now have a ‘pretend son-in-law.'”<\/p>\n In the photo dump, the 53-year-old actor shared a throwback photo with Gomez, as well as multiple photos with his wife, actress Julia Stoepel, and Jennifer Stone, who played Harper in the Disney Channel TV series.<\/p>\n DeLuise also highlighted how “wonderful” it was to dance with Stone and Maria Canals-Barrera, who played Gomez’s mom on Wizards of Waverly Place, as well as spending time with Taylor Swift, who has been a close friend of the “Who Says” singer since 2008.<\/p>\n Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco attend the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n Gomez and Blanco got married last Saturday in Santa Barbara, California, in a star-studded and intimate wedding ceremony, which included Swift<\/a>, Paris Hilton<\/a>, Ed Sheeran and the cast of Only Murders in the Building<\/a>and Wizards of Waverly Place. Highlights of the three-day ceremony reportedly included<\/a> a barefoot first dance, a 26-piece band, a casual reception with sushi and a sundae bar and personalized wedding rings from Jacob & Co. The couple also changed into four custom Ralph Lauren pieces throughout the night.<\/p>\n “When I started working with Selena, she was just 14 years old. Now she’s a wife, beginning her new journey with a wonderful man by her side,” DeLuise concluded. “And hopefully one day I will be a pretend grandfather.”<\/p>\n Related: Paris Hilton Steals the Show at Selena Gomez\u2019s Wedding With Fairytale ‘Princess Dress’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Related: Selena Gomez Stuns in Fiery Red Dress Alongside Fianc\u00e9 Benny Blanco at the Emmys<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Oct 3, 2025, where it first appeared in the Celebs<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/div>\n