Every Boyfriend She Dated

Ariana Grande dating history spans over a decade of headline-making relationships. From YouTubers to rappers to Broadway stars, every romance inspired chart-topping music.

Jai Brooks: 2012–2014

Grande first dated Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks after he won her attention with a viral video. Their long-distance romance lasted two years before ending in 2014 amid cheating accusations.

Big Sean: 2014–2015

Grande and rapper Big Sean became hip-hop's hottest couple after collaborating on music. They split in April 2015 after eight months. She later referenced him in Thank U Next.

Mac Miller: 2016–2018

Her most emotionally defining relationship. Grande dated rapper Mac Miller from 2016 to 2018. His tragic death from an accidental overdose in September 2018 deeply influenced her music and her life.

Pete Davidson: 2018

The whirlwind engagement that broke the internet. Grande and SNL star Pete Davidson got engaged within weeks of dating, then split after five months. The breakup gave us Thank U Next.

Dalton Gomez: 2020–2024

Grande married real estate agent Dalton Gomez in a small Montecito ceremony in May 2021. They separated in 2023 and finalized their divorce in March 2024 after three years of marriage.

Ethan Slater: 2023–Now

Grande is currently dating Ethan Slater, her Wicked co-star. Despite initial controversy over overlapping timelines with their marriages, the couple has been going strong since 2023.

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