Ariana Grande is not just one of the biggest pop stars of our time, she’s also someone whose love life and relationships have been splashed across headlines more times than we can count.
From high-profile breakups to whirlwind romances and even a secretive marriage, Ariana’s relationships have kept fans intrigued for years. While she’s known for her powerhouse vocals, she’s also famous for her highly publicized romance with Pete Davidson, her more private marriage to Dalton Gomez, and everything in between.
The Whirlwind Romance with Pete Davidson
If there’s one relationship of Ariana’s that felt like a rollercoaster ride, it was her romance with comedian Pete Davidson. The two met briefly on the set of Saturday Night Live in 2016, but sparks didn’t fly until May 2018, right after Ariana had ended her two-year relationship with rapper Mac Miller. Pete had also just gotten out of a relationship with actress Cazzie David. Talk about timing!
Their relationship escalated at lightning speed. Within weeks, the couple was engaged, and Pete even got multiple tattoos dedicated to Ariana. Fans were completely obsessed, and the internet exploded with memes, reactions, and theories about their sudden engagement. Ariana and Pete weren’t shy about their love, constantly posting about each other on social media and making public appearances filled with PDA.
But as quickly as they got together, they fell apart. By October 2018, just five months after they started dating, Ariana and Pete called off their engagement. Many believe that Mac Miller’s tragic passing in September 2018 played a big role in their breakup. Ariana has since referred to the relationship as “an amazing distraction” from the pain she was going through at the time.
Despite the short-lived romance, Ariana turned the experience into art. Her 2018 album Thank U, Next not only name-dropped Pete in the title track but also reflected on her growth and self-love journey after their breakup.
Finding Stability with Dalton Gomez
After her highly publicized relationships, Ariana seemed to take a different approach to love with Dalton Gomez. A Los Angeles-based luxury real estate agent, Dalton wasn’t in the entertainment industry, which made their relationship feel different from her past ones.
The two were first linked in early 2020, but Ariana kept things low-key. Unlike her romance with Pete, which was all over social media, she and Dalton stayed mostly out of the spotlight. In May 2021, the couple tied the knot in a small, intimate ceremony at Ariana’s Montecito home. Only 20 guests were in attendance, making it a stark contrast to her past public love affairs.
For a while, it seemed like Ariana had finally found her fairytale ending. She gushed about Dalton in interviews, and he appeared in her Stuck with U music video, a song she recorded with Justin Bieber during the pandemic. Their relationship was refreshingly private, giving Ariana a sense of normalcy outside the chaos of fame.
But by 2023, rumors of trouble in paradise started surfacing. The couple ultimately separated, citing the difficulties of managing a marriage in the public eye while Ariana was busy filming Wicked. Despite their split, sources close to the couple claimed it was amicable, and they had a lot of love and respect for each other.
Shocking Breakups and Past Relationships
Between Pete and Dalton, Ariana has had a series of relationships that have fascinated fans.
Before Pete, there was Mac Miller, her long-term boyfriend from 2016 to 2018. Their relationship was one of her most beloved by fans, as they shared a deep bond both musically and personally. Songs like The Way and My Favorite Part showcased their chemistry. Even after their split, Ariana continued to express love and admiration for Mac, and his passing deeply affected her.
Going even further back, Ariana dated rapper Big Sean from 2014 to 2015. The two collaborated on multiple songs, including Best Mistake and Right There. Then there was Ricky Alvarez, her backup dancer whom she dated in 2015-2016, fans might remember him from the infamous “donut-licking” incident.
While Ariana has always been open about love, her relationships often become the subject of intense public scrutiny. Whether it’s engagement rings, song lyrics, or social media hints, fans always try to piece together clues about her romantic life.
Balancing Love and Career
Despite the ups and downs, one thing’s clear: Ariana knows how to channel her experiences into her music. Whether it’s No Tears Left to Cry after her breakup with Mac Miller, Ghostin reflecting on loving someone while grieving another, or Thank U, Next, which turned heartbreak into empowerment, Ariana has a way of making her personal life relatable for fans worldwide.
She’s also learned from past relationships and has taken steps to keep certain aspects of her love life private. While she embraces love passionately, she now seems to have a better understanding of the importance of maintaining personal boundaries.
What’s Next for Ariana’s Love Life?
Following her split from Dalton, Ariana has been dating Ethan Slater, her Wicked co-star. Their relationship has stirred some controversy due to Ethan’s previous marriage, but as with all things Ariana, fans are watching closely to see how things unfold.
Through it all, Ariana Grande continues to remain an icon, navigating love, heartbreak, and self-growth in the public eye. Whether she’s writing chart-topping hits about her exes or keeping things more private, one thing is certain, her love life will always be a topic of fascination. And if history is any indication, she’ll turn every experience into another hit song.
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