Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez have finalized their divorce.
Following a divorce settlement reached on October 6, 2023, a judgment from the Los Angeles Superior Court officially dissolved their marriage of nearly three years on March 19, 2024.
The news of their separation was confirmed by YEPPOST.com in July 2023, with court records indicating their date of separation as February 20, 2023.
According to court documents obtained by YEPPOST.com, the singer filed for divorce from the real estate agent on September 18, 2023.
The documents further reveal the existence of a prenuptial agreement between the two.
According to a source speaking to YEPPOST.com, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez took their time to carefully navigate the details of their agreement before officially filing for divorce.
The source described their approach as characterized by mutual care and respect throughout the entire process, terming it a "very kind and patient uncoupling process."
Additionally, the source mentioned that both Grande and Gomez have moved forward in their lives, emphasizing that the separation was conducted with respect, privacy, and patience.
Grande and Gomez had maintained privacy regarding their relationship and marriage since they began dating and tied the knot in 2021. However, it was confirmed by a source to YEPPOST.com on July 20 that Grande has moved on and is currently dating her “Wicked” costar, Ethan Slater.
This provides a retrospective glimpse into the relationship between Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez.
2020: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez start dating
The speculation about their romance began circulating in early 2020.
However, it was in Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's "Stuck with U" music video that they officially confirmed their relationship. In the video, around the three-and-a-half-minute mark, Gomez is depicted dancing with Grande, followed by an embrace and kiss from her.
December 2020: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez get engaged
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Ariana Grande announced her engagement to Dalton Gomez.
Her caption at the time read, “Forever n then some,” accompanied by a photo showcasing her exquisite engagement ring, adorned with a diamond and pearl.
May 2021: They get married
Five months after their engagement, Dalton Gomez and Ariana Grande exchanged vows, officially becoming husband and wife.
According to court documents, the "7 Rings" singer married on May 15, 2021. Confirmation of their nuptials was provided by Grande's representative on May 17, 2021.
In a statement to NBC News, Grande's rep shared, "They got married. 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."
According to People, the wedding ceremony occurred at their residence in Montecito, California.
Ariana Grande later posted photos from their wedding day on her Instagram account.
In a rare Instagram post shared on February 16, 2022, the couple is seen dressed up and sharing a kiss.
The post, which remains on her profile at the time of this publication, was captioned with a pink heart with an arrow through it and included a Boomerang of her and Gomez kissing.
August 2022: Rumors of a separation
Rumors started circulating that Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez might have parted ways after Grande posted a TikTok video without her ring.
However, Grande addressed the speculation by explaining in the video, “I’m just not wearing my wedding ring, it’s getting cleaned. I’m not getting a divorce before you start, don’t.”
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Feb. 20, 2023: Gomez and Grande officially but secretly separate
According to the divorce petition, Ariana Grande's legal representation states that she and Dalton Gomez mutually agreed to separate on February 20, 2023, approximately one year and nine months after their wedding.
At the time of their separation, Grande would have been in London filming the upcoming "Wicked" movie, where she portrays the character Galinda.
July 16, 2023: Ariana Grande seen without her wedding ring
Ariana Grande was photographed attending the Wimbledon 2023 men’s final on July 16 in London, seated next to Jonathan Bailey and Andrew Garfield.
In the images, the singer was seen without her wedding ring, reigniting speculation about the status of her relationship with Dalton Gomez.
July 17, 2023: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez split
Just one day after her Wimbledon photos garnered attention, YEPPOST.com confirmed on July 17, 2023, that Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez had separated. The news emerged amid reports suggesting that Grande was romantically involved with her “Wicked” co-star, Ethan Slater.
“Ariana and Dalton have been separated since January,” a source affirmed to YEPPOST.com on July 20. “Ethan is separated from his wife, and she and Ethan recently started dating.”
September 2023: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez file for divorce
Ariana Grande officially filed for divorce on September 18, following two years of marriage. The reason cited for the split was "irreconcilable differences."
Court documents obtained by NBC News revealed that Grande and Gomez had a prenuptial agreement in place.
October 2023: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez reach divorce settlement
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez reached a divorce settlement in Los Angeles on October 6, as indicated by court documents obtained by NBC News.
The documents reveal that Grande will fulfill her obligations to Gomez based on their existing written agreement. However, Grande requested the court to permanently terminate spousal support to Gomez.
March 19, 2024: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez are officially divorced
On March 19, 2024, the dissolution of Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's marriage of nearly three years was finalized by a Los Angeles Superior Court judgment, concluding the mandatory six-month waiting period.
According to court documents obtained by the Associated Press, the terms of their divorce settlement stipulate that Grande will provide Gomez with a one-time payment of $1,250,000, with no further alimony obligations. Additionally, she will allocate half of the proceeds from the sale of their Los Angeles residence to Gomez and will cover up to $25,000 towards his legal fees.