Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

Ariana GrandeandDalton Gomezhave gone their separate ways.

The pairfinalized their divorcein March 2024 after PEOPLE confirmed theirseparation in July 2023.

Grande and Gomez initially fell in love during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two spent much of 2020 quarantining together and growing their relationship. Although the global health event put many things on hold, it didn’t stop Gomez’s plans topropose to Grandein December 2020.

On May 17, 2021, PEOPLE confirmed that the “7 Rings” singersecretly wed Gomezat their home in Montecito, California. They ultimately split shortly after their two-year wedding anniversary.

From dating in quarantine to filing for divorce, here’s a complete breakdown of Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez’s relationship.

February 8, 2020: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are seen kissing in an L.A.-area bar

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TMZ first reported Grande and an unknown man werespotted kissingat a Northridge, California, bar in February. The following month, the news outletconfirmedGrande’s new man was real estate agent Dalton Gomez.

March 2020: A source confirms that Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are dating

In March 2020, asource told PEOPLEthat Grande and Gomez had been dating since January.

A second insider told PEOPLE the two were quarantined together at the singer’s Los Angeles home.

“Ariana is staying at home with friends. She is very serious about self-distancing and has been with the same group of people for days,” the insider said. “One of the people she is with right now is Dalton — they have been hanging out for a couple of months.”

They continued, “Ariana doesn’t want to do another public relationship, so she is trying to keep this one quiet, but she seems very happy with Dalton.”

May 8, 2020: Dalton Gomez appears in Ariana Grande’s “Stuck with U” music video

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In May, Gomez made acameo appearancein themusic videofor Grande andJustin Bieber’s hit duet"Stuck with U," which included clips of fans and celebrities practicing social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the video, Grande and Gomez danced, twirled and hugged.

June 25, 2020: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez become Instagram official

Grande finally made her romance with GomezInstagram officialin June to celebrate her 27th birthday, sharing a gallery that featured photos and videos of her dogs, a childhood photo and a sweet image of the happy couple.

“Almost 27 :),” she captioned the series of photos.

August 7, 2020: Ariana Grande wishes Dalton Gomez a happy birthday on Instagram

The singer raved about her now-husband back on hisbirthday in August.

December 20, 2020: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez announce their engagement

Grande, who released her Netflix documentaryExcuse Me, I Love Youon Dec. 21, was showered with love from her friends and family after announcing her engagement.

Her mother shared a congratulatory poston X(formerly known as Twitter). “I am so excited to welcome Dalton Gomez into our family! Ariana, I love you and Dalton so much!!!! Here’s to happily ever after! YAY! xoxoxo,” Joan Grande wrote.

March 5, 2021: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez have date night in Santa Monica

Shortly after Gomez’s proposal, a source told PEOPLE that Gomez “likeskeeping his relationship with Ari private.” The source added, “They have been able to get to know each other in peace.”

Although the couple were rarely spotted in public during their engagement, they stepped out fora romantic date nightat FIA restaurant in Santa Monica, California, on March 5.

May 15, 2021: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez get married

After keeping the details of her personal life private for the first few months of 2021 — all whilereleasing new music,joiningThe Voiceas a judge andwinning a Grammy— PEOPLE confirmed Grande married Gomez in May in a “tiny and intimate” ceremony.

“The room was so happy and full of love,” her rep told PEOPLE. “The couple and both families couldn’t be happier.”

Grande shared somephotos from the ceremonyon Instagram, including a look at her custom Vera Wang wedding dress and Gomez’s Tom Ford suit.

June 2021: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez spend time with friends in L.A.

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Weeks after getting married, the newlyweds were spotted spending time with friends in L.A., includingdining at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurantin the Hotel Bel-Air.

“They were super cute together and very much in love,” a source told PEOPLE. “Ariana was so giddy and happy with Dalton and her friends.”

July 2021: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez vacation in Amsterdam

Grande shared a rare glimpse of the couple’s post-nuptial activities on Instagram,posting photos of their tripto Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

The slideshow included shots of Grande and Gomez sitting in a giant pair of Dutch wooden clogs and visiting the city’s famous tourist attractions like Amsterdam’s picturesque canals.

July 16, 2021: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez attend Christina Aguilera’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl

Grande, Gomez and several friends attendedChristina Aguilera’s sold-out concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic on July 16 at the Hollywood Bowl in L.A.

“Screaming,” Grande wrote alongside a clip she posted on Instagram of Aguilera performing her 2003 single “Fighter” onstage. “I love you. Congratulations to you & the @laphil on a STUNNING show.”

August 7, 2021: Ariana Grande celebrates Dalton Gomez’s birthday on Instagram

August 21, 2021: Ariana Grande shares photos of home life with Dalton Gomez on Instagram

In a carousel of imagesposted to Instagram, Grande gave a rare look into her home life with Gomez. She showed off her culinary skills with her mother, Joan. Another image showed Gomez pulling Grande away from the food for a kiss.

“Some old some new but I love these,” Grande wrote on her Instagram Story.

November 25, 2021: Dalton Gomez celebrates Thanksgiving with Ariana Grande’s family

Grande and Daltoncelebrated Thanksgivingwith members of the Grande family, which the pop star documented in a carousel of photos and videos on her Instagram.

“nothing was ever as loud … sending you all so much love i hope you feel it from here,” she captioned the post, which included a clip of a fire alarm going off during the gathering.

February 16, 2022: Ariana Grande posts sexy photo of herself with Dalton Gomez

Two days after Valentine’s Day, Grandeshared a glimpseof a romantic date night with Gomez on Instagram. She captioned the photo and video combo using the heart with arrow emoji.

In the first photo, Grande — wearing a high-cut black dress with lace detailing and black pumps — can be seen wrapping her arms around Gomez’s waist. In a boomerang on the following slide, Grande has one leg up as Gomez planted a kiss on her lips.

August 7, 2022: Ariana Grande posts a video without her wedding ring

Grande posted apromotional videofor her makeup brand R.E.M. Beauty on TikTok, and fans quickly pointed out that her ring was missing.

However, the “Just Like Magic” singer shut down split rumors at the time, saying, “I’m just not wearing my wedding ring, it’s getting cleaned. I’m not getting a divorce before you start, don’t.”

May 15, 2023: Ariana Grande celebrates her second anniversary with Dalton Gomez

To celebrate their second wedding anniversary, Grande posted a sweet tribute to Gomez on Instagram. Alongside a photo of the two kissing on their wedding day, Grande wrote “2” — their years as a married couple — and “3.5 together” — their years dating. She also wrote, “I love him so.”

July 17, 2023: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez separate

A source confirmed to PEOPLE that the couplecalled it quits a few months priorand “have been quietly and lovingly working on their friendship” since.

According to a separate source, Grande and Gomez’s relationship began to deteriorate once the pop star moved to England to film the screen adaptation ofWicked.

“[Dalton] is super focused on his career and needs to live in Los Angeles. It’s definitely been an issue for them,” the insider told PEOPLE. “His career is demanding and he can’t leave Los Angeles often. So, when [Grande] started filmingWickedin England,they were in for a long-distance marriage.”

The source added that Grande “has nothing but kind words to say about Dalton” amid their separation.

July 20, 2023: Sources confirm Ariana Grande is datingWickedcostar Ethan Slater

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According to several sources, Gomez and Grande separated in January 2023, and the “7 Rings” singer “recently began dating” Slater. The actor is alsoseparated from his spouse, Lilly Jay, whom he shares a child with.

September 18, 2023: Ariana Grande files for divorce from Dalton Gomez

Grande officially filed for divorce from Gomez in September 2023. PEOPLE confirmed that the real estate agent filed a response immediately after.

October 6, 2023: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez agree on a divorce settlement

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The pair agreed to a divorce settlement, with the “Side to Side"planning to pay Gomez $1,250,000.

March 19, 2024: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez finalize their divorce

TheAssociated Pressreported that a judge granted Grande and Gomez a divorce nearly a year after news of their separation became public. Court documents revealed that the former couple had a prenuptial agreement and had no significant legal disputes during their separation.

A judge signed off on the terms of their agreement, which included Grande’s one-time $1.25 million payment, along with half of the net proceeds from the sale of their home. Grande also agreed to pay up to $25,000 of Gomez’s legal fees. Gomez will not be receiving spousal support.

source: people.com