Ariana Grande‘s personal life has always been a subject of intense public fascination, and in mid-2026, that interest was reignited. The pop superstar and Wicked co-star Ethan Slater quietly ended their three-year relationship months before the news broke publicly, marking the conclusion of a romance that began amidst significant controversy. According to sources, the decision was mutual and amicable, with both realizing they were “better off friends than in a committed relationship”. Grande, now 32, is said to be focused and happy, channeling her energy into her “Eternal Sunshine” tour and the upcoming release of her album, “Petal”.
This recent split adds another chapter to Grande’s well-documented dating history, which has included high-profile relationships and a marriage. Her split from Slater, 34, arrived just two years after her divorce from real estate agent Dalton Gomez was finalized in late 2023. The singer, known for channeling her experiences into chart-topping music, has seen her romantic journey play out under the spotlight, from her teenage years to her current status as one of pop’s biggest icons. She currently has no children, leaving fans to wonder what her next chapter might hold.
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A Timeline of Love and Loss
Ariana Grande’s earliest public relationship was with actor Graham Phillips, whom she dated from 2008 to 2011 after they met on the set of the Broadway musical 13. She later dated Australian YouTuber Jai Brooks on-and-off between 2012 and 2014, and briefly had a romance with Nathan Sykes of The Wanted in 2013. One of her more serious early relationships was with rapper Big Sean, which lasted about eight months in 2014-2015. Following that, she had a year-long relationship with her backup dancer, Ricky Alvarez, before a highly publicized and deeply impactful romance with the late rapper Mac Miller from 2016 to 2018. Their relationship ended amicably, and Grande was deeply affected by his tragic death in September 2018.
That same year, Grande experienced a whirlwind engagement to Pete Davidson, which lasted only a few months in the summer of 2018. She then found a more stable partnership with Dalton Gomez, a luxury real estate agent. The couple began dating in early 2020, announced their engagement in December 2020, and tied the knot in a private ceremony at her home in Montecito, California, in May 2021.
However, by July 2023, reports emerged of their separation, and their divorce was finalized later that year. Just weeks after the news of her separation from Gomez broke in July 2023, it was confirmed that Grande had begun a relationship with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. The timing proved controversial, as both were still legally married to their respective spouses at the time.
The Meaning of Family
Throughout the ups and downs of her romantic life, Ariana Grande has consistently emphasized the importance of her family. She is the daughter of Joan Grande, the CEO of a communications and design firm, and Edward Butera, a graphic designer. Grande also shares a close bond with her older half-brother, Frankie Grande, a fellow entertainer and social media personality. The family has experienced profound loss in recent years, as Grande’s beloved maternal grandmother, Marjorie “Nonna” Grande, passed away in June 2025 at the age of 99. Marjorie was a frequent presence in Grande’s life and music, featuring on songs like “Thank U, Next” and “Ordinary Things”.
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As for creating a family of her own, Grande currently has no children. Her stepson, Ezra, is the child of her ex-boyfriend Ethan Slater and his ex-wife Lilly Jay. With her recent split from Slater, the singer’s focus remains on her career, leaving any future plans for marriage or motherhood to a later, undisclosed chapter.
