Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's Love Story: An Intimate Look Into Their Relationship
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez: A Love Story Unraveled From a whirlwind romance to lasting commitment, follow the journey of Ariana Grande and real estate agent Dalton Gomez as their relationship blossoms through the years
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's whirlwind love story abruptly ended two years after their wedding. They were initially seen together in February 2020, enjoying a meal with friends at Bar Louie in Los Angeles' Northridge neighborhood. The next month, a source informed us that Grande and Gomez were officially a couple. However, it wasn't until May 2020 when Grande confirmed their relationship, as Gomez made an appearance in her and Justin Bieber's music video for "Stuck With U."
In August 2020, a source shared exclusively with Us that Ariana noticed a distinctive quality in Dalton that she had never seen in her previous dating experiences. The two had met when Grande hired him as her real estate agent. He possesses the qualities she has been searching for in a partner, being extremely protective, willing to go the extra mile for her, and displaying chivalrous gestures. Dalton consistently exceeds her expectations and goes above and beyond to fulfill her needs.
After being together for nine months, the couple announced their engagement. Confirming the news in May 2021, Us revealed that the couple officially got married. A representative for the couple described the atmosphere as joyful and filled with love, with both families sharing in the happiness.
In July 2023, Us confirmed the end of Grande and Gomez's two-year marriage, citing a challenging period in their relationship. Below is a timeline highlighting their journey together.
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Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez: A Timeline of Their Relationship
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's whirlwind romance came to an unexpected end two years after they tied the knot.
The duo first caught attention together in February 2020 when they were spotted having dinner with friends at Bar Louie in Los Angeles' Northridge neighborhood. It wasn't until the following month that a source revealed Grande and Gomez were officially dating. However, Grande only confirmed their relationship in May 2020 when Gomez appeared in the music video for her and Justin Bieber's song "Stuck With U."
In August 2020, an exclusive source told Us that Grande had found something unique in Dalton that she hadn't experienced with previous partners. They had initially met when Grande hired him as her real estate agent. According to the source, Dalton is the kind of guy she had been searching for. He is very protective of her, goes out of his way to do things for her, and exhibits chivalrous behavior. Dalton exceeds expectations in meeting her needs.
After being in a relationship for nine months, the couple revealed their engagement. Us confirmed in May 2021 that they had officially gotten married. "The atmosphere in the room was filled with happiness and love," stated a representative for both parties. "The couple and their families are extremely delighted."
However, in July 2023, Us confirmed that Grande and Gomez decided to part ways after two years of marriage, as they encountered a "difficult period" in their relationship.
Keep scrolling to see a timeline of Grande and Gomez’s relationship:
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February 2020
The couple sparked relationship rumors after being spotted kissing during a night out with friends in February 2020.
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May 2020
Gomez made a surprise cameo in Grande and Bieber’s “Stuck With U” video in May 2020 after filming their scene in quarantine amid the pandemic.
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May 2020
The California native also made a brief appearance in a May 2020 promotional video for his girlfriend’s song with Lady Gaga, “Rain on Me.”
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June 2020
Grande made her and Gomez’s relationship Instagram official in June 2020 by sharing photo of them snuggling outside near a swimming pool.
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June 2020
The “Thank U, Next” songstress snuck a kiss with her beau in a photo booth at her 27th birthday party in June 2020.
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August 2020
Grande uploaded a black-and-white selfie with the realtor to Instagram in August 2020.
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August 2020
The Victorious alum paid tribute to Gomez on his birthday in August 2020, writing via Instagram, “Hbd to my baby my best friend my fav part of all the days :) i love u.”
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October 2020
Grande's relationship was joyously commemorated in her album Positions, which was released in October 2020. In one of the most memorable moments of the album, she passionately croons during the chorus of the song "POV": "I desire to embrace self-love wholeheartedly, just like the way you cherish me, embracing both my beauty and flaws. Observing myself through your perspective is something I truly crave."
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November 2020
The performer showcased glimpses from the shooting of her "Positions" music video in November 2020, unveiling a captivating moment of her partner delicately adjusting her earring during breaks.
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December 2020
Gomez got a kiss from one of Grande’s dogs in a December 2020 Instagram snap.
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December 2020
The singer announced their engagement in December 2020, displaying her diamond and pearl engagement ring on Instagram with the caption, "Forever n then some." According to an insider, Grande is extremely enthusiastic about progressing to the next stage with Gomez.
The insider mentioned, "She has truly relished the opportunity to get to know and develop feelings for Dalton away from public scrutiny, which was missing in her previous relationships." "They are deeply in love and fully committed to spending their lives together."
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December 2020
Grande's family joined in the Christmas celebrations, where the singer took to Instagram to capture special moments. The festive snapshots showcased her brother, Frankie, and her mom, Joan, while also giving a heartwarming glimpse of the Grammy winner embracing Gomez.
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April 2021
Grande shared a series of photos with Gomez in April 2021 via Instagram. “!!! my heart my person !!!” she wrote. “thank u so much for being u.”
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May 2021
Grande's representative confirmed to Us that they have tied the knot in a small and intimate ceremony, with less than 20 attendees. The atmosphere in the room was filled with immense joy and love, leaving both the couple and their families overjoyed.
Grande walked down the aisle with both of her parents, Joan Grande and Ed Butera.
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July 2021
The newlywed pair flew to the Netherlands for their honeymoon, just two months after their secret wedding ceremony. The musician took to social media to share a collection of pictures from their trip, adding snail and waffle emojis as captions, symbolizing two well-known aspects of the region.
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July 2021
The newlyweds documented their date night at Christina Aguilera's concert at the Hollywood Bowl via Instagram on July 17.
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August 2021
"Sending heartfelt birthday wishes to my beloved baby, my soulmate, and my dearest friend on this special day!!" exclaimed the "Positions" singer, pouring out her love for Gomez in a heartwarming tribute shared via Instagram Story. The post featured a delightful snapshot of the two sitting cozily next to each other inside a magnificent wooden clog in the enchanting city of Amsterdam. Following this, Grande delighted her followers by unveiling a never-before-seen photograph from the couple's private wedding.
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August 2021
The “Positions” singer shared a sweet, sideways snap with her husband via Instagram. In the middle of the long gallery, the pair embrace in a kiss.
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November 2021
The photo, posted on Instagram, shows the REM Beauty founder and her husband happily posing with their dog as they celebrate Thanksgiving. In the caption, Grande expresses her love and well wishes to her followers, hoping they can feel the love emanating from the photo.
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February 2022
Following Valentine's Day, Grande took to Instagram to share a sweet snapshot of the couple. The video clip captures the pair exchanging a romantic kiss, with both of them looking particularly stylish for a night out. The singer's wedding dress designer, Vera Wang, couldn't help but comment, describing the moment as "DIVINE."
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September 2022
Upon Grande's arrival on the set of Wicked, Dalton was observed graciously holding her handbag. Adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines, the beloved couple donned harmonizing pink face masks and tasteful brown attire. In the forthcoming two-part cinematic spectacle, the talented musician assumes the role of the enchanting Glinda the Good Witch.
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November 2022
Grande and Gomez smiled for the camera in a sweet Instagram selfie.
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May 2023
Grande celebrated their second wedding anniversary by sharing a photo from their 2021 nuptials, gushing, "2 (3.5 together!!!). I am deeply in love with him." According to an exclusive source, the couple continues to experience the same blissful honeymoon phase even after all this time.
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July 2023
After Grande was seen without her wedding ring at Wimbledon, Us confirmed that she and Gomez had separated.
According to a source, Ariana and Dalton have been facing persistent difficulties for several months. These issues reportedly existed even before Ariana left for her filming of Wicked in London, and unfortunately, the distance between them only exacerbated the situation. They have ceased communication and are currently living apart, leading to speculation about a potential divorce. A second source mentioned that the couple was unable to overcome a challenging period in their relationship, which occurred months ago.
