Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's Relationship Timeline: A Look Back

A quick listen to the Ariana Grande songbook is enough to let fans know that she knows a thing or two about love. Fans are also probably familiar with the superstar singer's love life, thanks to her very public relationships — including one involving comedian Pete Davidson.

That familiarity (she did write a song called "Pete Davidson," after all) could be why her whirlwind romance with real estate broker Dalton Gomez seemed to come out of nowhere, just like their surprise wedding back in 2021. Grande once told followers during a 2022 TikTok makeup tutorial, "I'm not getting a divorce. Before you start, don't." However, she and Gomez ultimately parted ways — two years after she walked down the aisle.

Instead of trying to decipher their relationship through the This Is Ariana Grande Spotify playlist, we did the research for you to come up with everything you need to know about the couple, from their first kiss to that picture-perfect wedding and their unexpected divorce.

Here's a look back at Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's relationship.

2019-2020: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez first meet

Before the pandemic hit, "Ariana was looking for a home outside of Los Angeles to be her getaway house, and her team found Dalton to help," a source told Us Weekly. "When she saw him, she immediately thought he was cute and very good-looking, and she asked her team to set up an in-person meeting with him. Ariana fell very hard for Dalton shortly after they met."

February 2020: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are first spotted together

According to Us, Grande and Gomez reportedly started dating at the beginning of 2020. Instead of a headline-grabbing love affair, the "7 rings" singer kept this relationship out of the spotlight, especially after she ended her engagement to Davidson in October 2018. Still, that didn't prevent TMZ paparazzi from snapping a few shots of Grande kissing someone the outlet dubbed a "mystery man," adding that he "might not even be all that famous" because he wasn't "instantly recognizable."

Later that month, fans connected a few dots and found that Grande and her friends were following Gomez and his brother, Dakota, on Instagram. The news came after rumors that he joined the close-knit group of friends for a game night on February 22.

"They have been hanging out for a couple of months," a source told People. "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."

March 2020: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez go into lockdown together

Like the rest of the world, Grande goes into lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She's not alone, however, because Gomez is right there with her, per People. 

"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," a source said. "One of the people she is with right now is Dalton."

Eagle-eyed fans spotted him in one of Grande's Instagram Stories, thanks to his distinct tattoos. As the month came to a close, Grande posted a preview of a song to Instagram, and many presumed that she was addressing her relationship.

The lyrics go like this: "You got me all up in my feels / In all kind of ways / I be tryna wait but lately, I just wanna keep it real / No more playin' safe / Let's take it all the way."

May 8, 2020: Ariana Grande's "Stuck With U" music video features a cameo by Dalton Gomez

Whether or not his arm in a Story counts as going Instagram official, Gomez makes a full-on cameo in Grande's music video for "Stuck With U," her duet with Justin Bieber. Grande and Gomez can be seen slow-dancing and hugging in the clip.

After the video premiered, the two were seen at a Black Lives Matter protest in Los Angeles, reported Insider.

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

Th pair went Instagram official in the summer when Gomez made a proper appearance on her feed in a since-deleted post. The couple also celebrated Grande's Midsommar-themed birthday party.

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

Grande played a birthday tribute to her S.O. with a sweet celebratory post on her Instagram. 

"hbd to my baby my best friend my fav part of all the days," she wrote. "i love u."

October 30, 2020: Ariana Grande releases Positions with a few tracks inspired by Dalton Gomez 

Grande released a new album, Positions, in 2020, and fans were convinced the songs were about her life with Gomez. For instance, "Love Language" makes a few real estate references: "I ain't tryna sign no lease / I'm just gon' make you my home."

Leon Thomas III, one of the album's producers, told Insider that "Safety Net" was inspired by "a conversation about free-falling into real love."

"We both were kind of just geeking out about our newfound loves," he said of the track. "I usually don't say anything about stuff like that, but I mean, the news is out that she's in a relationship right now."

December 20, 2020: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez get engaged

During the holiday season, Grande announced that Gomez proposed. She captioned the Instagram announcement with "forever n then some."

Still, with the big news, the couple continued to remain low-key. 

"[Gomez] likes keeping his relationship with Ari private," a source told People. "This phase of her life has been very quiet and uneventful in a good way."

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

The engaged couple became husband and wife when they tied the knot in a small, intimate ceremony at their home the following spring. 

"They got married!" Grande's team confirmed with People on May 17. "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."

June-August 2021: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez celebrate their birthdays and go on their honeymoon

Another year, another round of birthday celebrations on social media. Grande posted a video to her Stories showing a low-key celebration with a Slinky toy and plastic tiaras on her birthday in June and another homage to her husband to commemorate his 26th birthday in August. The newlyweds honeymooned in the Netherlands that summer.

May 15, 2023: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez celebrate their two-year wedding anniversary

Grande commemorated her and Gomez's second wedding anniversary by posting a since-deleted photo on Instagram with the caption, "2 ❤️ 3.5 together. I love him so." 

A source later told Us that the couple "still feel like they're in the honeymoon phase" of their relationship. "Many of Ariana's past relationships have been in the spotlight, but she's so grateful she's married to someone who doesn't care about that stuff. It's really refreshing."

July 17, 2023: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez separate

After two years of marriage, Grande and Gomez separated. TMZ first speculated about their relationship status after the pop star was spotted at the Wimbledon Men's final without her wedding ring. On July 17, 2023, a source confirmed to People that the pair were no longer together and were "quietly and lovingly working on their friendship."

Since the split from Gomez, Grande has been romantically linked with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. According to People, Slater filed for divorce from his wife on July 26.