Who Has Ariana Grande Dated

Remember that time in 2018 when you were scrolling through your feed and saw Ariana Grande literally marry Pete Davidson after like, a month of dating? Everyone’s group chat exploded. “Is this real?” “Is she okay?” “Is he the one?” We all held our breath, because honestly, Ariana’s love life has always felt like a very public, very dramatic reality show we can’t look away from.

That whirlwind engagement was just one chapter in a saga that reads like a Billboard chart of famous exes. From teen stars to rappers to comedians, her dating history is a fascinating map of her own growth. So, let’s grab some metaphorical popcorn and dive into the question that’s been on everyone’s lips: who has Ariana Grande dated?

The Early Days: Sweet Like Honey

It all started when she was still playing Cat Valentine on Victorious. She dated Graham Phillips, an actor you might recognize from The Good Wife. They were adorable high school sweethearts from 2008 to 2011, keeping it mostly under the radar.

Then came Jordan Viscomi, a dancer she met on tour. They were together briefly in 2011, but it wasn’t anything super serious. Honestly, it felt like a cozy prelude to the pop-stardom chaos that was coming.

After that, there was the Jai Brooks era. Remember him? The YouTube prankster from The Janoskians? Their on-again, off-again relationship from 2012 to 2014 was messy, public, and full of teenage drama. She even got a tattoo of his name, which she later covered up. Oof.

The Ricky and the Rapper

Then came a shift. In 2014, she dated Ricky Alvarez, a backup dancer. They were together for about a year, and it felt more adult, more grounded. But you could tell she was outgrowing the “young love” phase.

And then—bam—she started dating Big Sean in 2014. This was a big deal (pun intended). They were a full-on power couple, rapping together, walking red carpets, and even getting matching tattoos. He inspired songs on Dangerous Woman.

But that breakup in 2015 was rough. She admitted she felt “empty” after it. And Big Sean went on to marry Jhené Aiko, which, you know, must have stung a little. But hey, she got some great music out of it.

The Mac Miller Chapter (Get the Tissues)

This one is the most significant and the most heartbreaking. Ariana began dating Mac Miller in 2016 after they collaborated on “The Way.” They were obsessed with each other. He made her laugh, she supported his music, and they seemed like soulmates for a while.

They broke up in 2018, amicably, but it was still painful. She later wrote the song “Thank U, Next” about him, saying he was “one of my best friends in the whole world… for a lot of years.” Then, the tragedy struck: Mac passed away from an overdose later that year.

Ariana was devastated. She publicly mourned him, canceled tour dates, and the sadness was palpable in her music like “Ghostin’.” It’s a reminder that for all the headlines, these are real human relationships with real grief.

The Pete Davidson Whirlwind

Right after the Mac breakup, Ariana dove into a relationship with comedian Pete Davidson. And “dove” is the perfect word. They got engaged after just a few weeks. She got a “Pete” tattoo (which she later covered), and he got a diamond necklace with her name.

Everyone was shocked. But they were also kind of rooting for it? They were funny, weird, and openly in love. But the pressure of the media, plus her grief over Mac, was too much. They called off the engagement in October 2018.

It was a messy, public breakup, but they both seem to be on good terms now. Pete even said he wouldn’t change anything. And honestly, can you blame them for giving love a crazy chance?

The Dalton Gomez Era (And the Surprise Divorce)

This is where it gets quiet. In 2020, Ariana started dating Dalton Gomez, a luxury real estate agent. No one knew who he was. He wasn’t famous. And that was kind of the point.

They got married in a very private ceremony in May 2021. She wore a low-key dress, he wore a suit, and fans were like, “Wait, she’s married to a normal guy?” It was sweet. She seemed happy and stable.

But in 2023, the news broke: they were divorcing. No drama, no public fights—just a quiet, sad split. It was reportedly because they grew apart. Even the “safe” love story didn’t last forever. Life is weird like that.

Where She Is Now (Spoiler: She’s Good)

As of late 2023 and into 2024, Ariana is not publicly dating anyone. She’s been linked to her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, who was also going through a divorce. It caused a bit of a stir online, because… well, it’s complicated.

But here’s the thing: Ariana has always turned her love life into art. Every man she’s dated has given us an album. Sweetener, Thank U, Next, Positions—they’re all musical time capsules of her heart.

So who has Ariana Grande dated? A dancer, a YouTube prankster, a rapper, a late legend, a comedian, a real estate agent, and a Broadway actor. But honestly? She’s dated herself the most. Every breakup taught her something new. And if her past is any guide, the next chapter will be very interesting. Stay tuned.