Exclusive: Inside Ariana Grande's Surprise Birthday Plans for Estranged Husband Dalton Gomez

Ariana Grande intends to send her best wishes to her estranged husband Dalton Gomez on his birthday but has no intentions of celebrating with him, a source exclusively reveals to We. (Gomez will be 28 on Monday, August 7.)

The source stated, "Ariana bears no grudges about their breakup and is determined to concentrate on the future, without dwelling on the past. She sincerely wishes him all the best and hopes he has a fantastic birthday."

In August 2021, Grande, aged 30, extended birthday greetings to Gomez on her Instagram Story, a gesture that followed their marriage by almost three months.

“Happy birthday to my baby my husband my best friend. I love you infinitely,” she wrote alongside a photo of the pair in Amsterdam.

Grande and Gomez announced their separation last month, after being married for a duration of two years. According to a source, the couple had been experiencing difficulties for several months prior to Grande's departure for Wicked filming in London, and the distance between them further added to their problems.

Several days later, it was revealed that Grande had entered a new romantic relationship with her co-star from Wicked, Ethan Slater.

According to an exclusive source, "Ariana and Ethan are in a relationship, although it is still in its early stages. Ariana ended her relationship with Dalton in January, while Ethan is currently separated from his wife." The source further added, "Ariana and Ethan have recently started spending time together, and they truly enjoy each other's company, having a great time together."

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Slater, 31, best known for his role as SpongeBob SquarePants in the Broadway musical of the same name, officially filed for divorce from his wife Lilly Jay later that month. The couple, who were high school sweethearts, got married in July 2018 and welcomed their first child, a son, in August 2022.

While both Grande and Slater have not spoken publicly about their relationship, Jay, 30, expressed her disapproval of her estranged husband's new romance during an interview with Page Six last month. "Ariana is really the focus here. She's not a supporter of other women. My family is just caught in the crossfire," she stated. "The real story revolves around her and Dalton."

Gomez, on the other hand, is struggling to accept the fact that his marriage with Grande has ended, according to an exclusive source that spoke to Us in July.

The source further revealed that Dalton, despite being aware of Ariana's connection with Ethan, still holds onto the possibility of salvaging their relationship. On one hand, he wants to respect Ariana's need for space, but on the other hand, he has been attempting to maintain communication with her.

Grande and Slater's former partners are adapting to their own breakups while being cautioned to slow down their relationship. According to an exclusive source on August 2, Ariana has been advised not to disclose their relationship publicly yet and to proceed with caution. She is conscious of the way her fans perceive her and is making an effort to act maturely. However, if it were solely up to her, she would choose to be seen with him as soon as tomorrow.

According to an insider, the close associates of the pair have advised them to show respect due to the presence of a family. The source revealed that significant developments are occurring privately, even though they appear to be distancing themselves publicly.