Ariana Grande's Dating History: From Pete Davidson to Ethan Slater

Mar. 15, 2025

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Ariana Grandehas dated big names fromBig SeantoPete DavidsontoMac Miller.While the “Just Like Magic” singer may have a high-profile dating history, she married the lesser-known luxury real estate brokerDalton Gomezin May 2021. ​However, the pair separated in early 2023, with the news of their split breaking two months after she posted a tribute to them on theirsecond wedding anniversary.A few days later, PEOPLE confirmed that Grande is dating Broadway alumEthan Slater, her costar in thefilm adaptation ofWicked. The couple were still going strong when the movie hit theaters in November 2024.Ahead of the movie’s release, Slater toldGQhe was “really, really proud of Ari” for her work onWicked.“She’s poured herself into it,” he said. “I’m really proud that I got to be there for that part of it, and I’m really excited to be there for this next step of it when the world gets to see the amazing thing that she did.”Prior to her divorce from Gomez, Grande was engaged to comedian Davidson, though the two split a month after the death of rapper Miller, Grande’s ex.From her early relationships to her relationship with Slater, here’s a look back at Ariana Grande’s dating history.

Ariana Grandehas dated big names fromBig SeantoPete DavidsontoMac Miller.

While the “Just Like Magic” singer may have a high-profile dating history, she married the lesser-known luxury real estate brokerDalton Gomezin May 2021. ​However, the pair separated in early 2023, with the news of their split breaking two months after she posted a tribute to them on theirsecond wedding anniversary.

A few days later, PEOPLE confirmed that Grande is dating Broadway alumEthan Slater, her costar in thefilm adaptation ofWicked. The couple were still going strong when the movie hit theaters in November 2024.

Ahead of the movie’s release, Slater toldGQhe was “really, really proud of Ari” for her work onWicked.

“She’s poured herself into it,” he said. “I’m really proud that I got to be there for that part of it, and I’m really excited to be there for this next step of it when the world gets to see the amazing thing that she did.”

Prior to her divorce from Gomez, Grande was engaged to comedian Davidson, though the two split a month after the death of rapper Miller, Grande’s ex.

From her early relationships to her relationship with Slater, here’s a look back at Ariana Grande’s dating history.

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Ethan Slater

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In July 2023, sources confirmed to PEOPLE that Grande is dating herWickedcostar,Ethan Slater. Grande was cast to play Glinda in the film and Slater landed the role of Boq, the love interest of Elphaba’s sister Nessarose.

“Ariana and Dalton separated in January,” a source explained. “She and Ethan recently began dating, and he is separated from his wife.”

Slater reportedlyfiled for divorcefrom his wife, Lilly Jay, following news of his new romance with Grande. Theirdivorce was finalizedin September 2024.

The day after Slater filed for divorce, Jay spoke toPage Sixabout the pop star. “[Ariana’s] the story really. Not a girl’s girl.My family is just collateral damage,” she said. “The story is her and Dalton.”

The couple didn’t make their relationshipInstagramofficial until a year later when Grande posted aphoto with Slaterfor the first time in a carousel of pictures taken while filmingWicked.

They continued toshare moments on the red carpetwhile promoting the movie.

02of 09Dalton GomezPEOPLEconfirmed Grande’s relationshipwith the luxury real estate agent in March 2020, with a source revealing they started dating two months prior. Grande and Gomezgot engagedmonths later in December 2020.In May 2021, the two tied the knot in an intimate ceremony with only 20 attendees.“They got married,” Grande’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE exclusively. “It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people. The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn’t be happier.“However, two years later, a source confirmed to PEOPLE thatthe couple had separatedin 2023 and “have been quietly and lovingly working on their friendship.” Theirdivorce was finalizedin March 2024.

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Dalton Gomez

PEOPLEconfirmed Grande’s relationshipwith the luxury real estate agent in March 2020, with a source revealing they started dating two months prior. Grande and Gomezgot engagedmonths later in December 2020.

In May 2021, the two tied the knot in an intimate ceremony with only 20 attendees.

“They got married,” Grande’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE exclusively. “It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people. The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn’t be happier.”

However, two years later, a source confirmed to PEOPLE thatthe couple had separatedin 2023 and “have been quietly and lovingly working on their friendship.” Theirdivorce was finalizedin March 2024.

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Pete Davidson

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Grande and theSaturday Night Livestar began dating shortly after her breakup with rapper Miller.

Aside from showering each other with love on social media, Davidson shared a photo of his new neck ink that seemingly referenced the “No Tears Left to Cry” singer, and showed his support for her “lit” performance at Wango Tango that June.

The pair, however,broke up in October 2018with a source telling PEOPLE, “It was way too much too soon.”

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Mac Miller

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After years of dating, PEOPLE confirmed in early May 2018 thatthe pair amicably splita few weeks prior.

Only one month before their split, Miller voiced his support for Grande when she released her first single since the Manchester bombing in May 2017. “very proud of this girl right here. Welcome back. We missed You. One of a kind,” he wrote.

Miller tragicallydied of an accidental drug overdosein September 2018.

05of 09Ricky AlvarezJohn Shearer/GettyIn July 2016, Grande and her former backup dancercalled it quitsafter a year of dating.Though Grande and Alvarez rarely addressed their relationship, she briefly opened up about their romance forher May 2016Billboardcover story.“We’re happy. I’m a very happy girl. I have a healthy life right now, and I think that’s all anyone cares to know. The end,” she told the publication.

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Ricky Alvarez

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In July 2016, Grande and her former backup dancercalled it quitsafter a year of dating.

Though Grande and Alvarez rarely addressed their relationship, she briefly opened up about their romance forher May 2016Billboardcover story.

“We’re happy. I’m a very happy girl. I have a healthy life right now, and I think that’s all anyone cares to know. The end,” she told the publication.

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Big Sean

Big Sean and Ariana Grande.Jason Merritt/Getty

However, the pair called it quits in April 2015 after nearly nine months of dating due to a conflicting tour schedule,according toE! News. In a joint statement, the pair revealed they “care deeply for each other and remain close friends.”

Earlier that year,Big Seanappeared onOn Air with Ryan Seacrest, where he gushed about his relationship with the singer. “That Ariana is very, very special. She’s very special to me,” he said.

07of 09Jai BrooksJai Brooks and Ariana Grande.SplashNewsBefore dating apps were ever a thing, Jai Brooks — an Australian YouTube comedy and member prank group The Janoskians — and his twin brother Luke challenged each other to see which one could grab Grande’s attention first via social media.After the effort Brooks put in sending public messages and making a video for her explaining why she should date him in July 2012, Grande agreed. Grande and Brooks split in August 2014 after dating for nearly two years.

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Jai Brooks

Jai Brooks and Ariana Grande.SplashNews

Before dating apps were ever a thing, Jai Brooks — an Australian YouTube comedy and member prank group The Janoskians — and his twin brother Luke challenged each other to see which one could grab Grande’s attention first via social media.

After the effort Brooks put in sending public messages and making a video for her explaining why she should date him in July 2012, Grande agreed. Grande and Brooks split in August 2014 after dating for nearly two years.

08of 09Nathan SykesNathan Sykes and Ariana Grande.David Steele/Disney-ABC/GettyGrande had her sights set onSykes, aformer memberof boy band The Wanted, since she laid eyes on him early in her career on a red carpet, but it wasn’t until the music video shoot for their duet “Almost Is Never Enough” that sparks began to fly.After months of speculation, Grande and Sykes confirmed their relationship on X (formerly Twitter). In January 2014, Grande confirmed in a radio interview that her and Sykes had decided to split after a five-month long relationship due to distance, but insisted that they remain close friends.

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Nathan Sykes

Nathan Sykes and Ariana Grande.David Steele/Disney-ABC/Getty

Grande had her sights set onSykes, aformer memberof boy band The Wanted, since she laid eyes on him early in her career on a red carpet, but it wasn’t until the music video shoot for their duet “Almost Is Never Enough” that sparks began to fly.

After months of speculation, Grande and Sykes confirmed their relationship on X (formerly Twitter). In January 2014, Grande confirmed in a radio interview that her and Sykes had decided to split after a five-month long relationship due to distance, but insisted that they remain close friends.

09of 09Graham PhillipsGraham Phillips and Ariana Grande.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagicGrande and theGood Wifeactor first met in 2008 when they starred alongside each other in13: The Musical.Shortly after they had their first kiss together, the actor and the “Side To Side” singer began dating until their amicable breakup in December 2011 after around three years of dating.

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Graham Phillips

Graham Phillips and Ariana Grande.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Grande and theGood Wifeactor first met in 2008 when they starred alongside each other in13: The Musical.

Shortly after they had their first kiss together, the actor and the “Side To Side” singer began dating until their amicable breakup in December 2011 after around three years of dating.

source: people.com