Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez have officially finalized their divorce, marking the end of their nearly two-year-long marriage. The finalization came on March 19, 2024, after a mandatory six-month waiting period, as required under California law. Although the couple had agreed on the terms of the divorce earlier, legal finalization was delayed to comply with state statutes.
Their split had been in motion for several months, and reports suggest that both Grande and Gomez worked together amicably to ensure a respectful and smooth process throughout. Despite being a high-profile couple, they handled their separation quietly and with mutual care.
As part of the settlement agreement, Ariana Grande agreed to pay Dalton Gomez a one-time, tax-free payment of $1,250,000 with no future alimony. In addition to this lump sum, she covered up to $25,000 for his legal fees.
The couple also decided to sell their shared Los Angeles home, with both agreeing to split the proceeds equally after resolving their $6 million mortgage. Dalton was allowed to stay in the house rent-free for 30 days following the split, showing the couple’s intent to remain considerate even during the separation. Their agreement avoided any messy financial entanglements thanks to their prenup.
Interestingly, the settlement also included a strict confidentiality clause. Dalton Gomez is prohibited from writing, discussing, or participating in any interview, book, article, program, or any other form of content about his relationship with Ariana Grande.
Similarly, both parties agreed not to release or disclose any photographs, videos, tapes, or recordings taken in private settings such as their home or any other property they shared.
This type of clause is uncommon but not unheard of in celebrity divorces, reflecting the extreme level of privacy Grande values. Protecting her personal life from the public eye appears to have been a key priority.
Their divorce proceedings first came to light in October 2023, when TMZ reported that both Grande and Gomez had filed for divorce at the same time. Grande’s lawyer, Laura Wasser, cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason in the legal documents. Although the official separation date was listed as February 20, sources suggest the couple had been dealing with issues long before that.
Their relationship had quietly deteriorated, and they reportedly took time to settle the terms respectfully. Friends of the couple shared that they maintained mutual respect and wanted to remain friends despite the separation.
The first visible sign of trouble came in July 2023 when Ariana Grande appeared at Wimbledon without her wedding ring. Fans and media quickly picked up on the absence of the ring, especially since it was custom-designed by Gomez. Around the same time, TMZ reported that the couple had actually separated months prior, though they had not yet made the news public.
Grande was in the UK filming the movie adaptation of Wicked, and this period of long-distance may have contributed to their growing apart. Soon after, Ariana removed most traces of Gomez from her Instagram, including wedding and honeymoon photos.
Amidst the announcement of their separation, rumors began circulating about Ariana’s relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. TMZ reported that the two were dating, and news later broke that Slater had filed for divorce from his wife, with whom he shares a young child. Sources claimed that Ariana and Ethan were trying to be discreet and respectful to their ex-partners while beginning their new relationship.
Eventually, it was reported that the two had moved in together, though they have kept their relationship mostly private since. Grande has yet to speak publicly about her relationship with Slater, and neither has confirmed the romance officially.
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez had kept a relatively low profile during their relationship. They reportedly met through mutual friends, with one insider mentioning that Gomez used to be a dancer and had connections in Ariana’s social circle.
Their relationship blossomed quickly during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Spending extended periods in quarantine helped them form a close bond, leading to their engagement in late 2020. The pair married in a private ceremony at Grande’s Montecito home in May 2021, with fewer than 20 guests attending. They remained mostly out of the public eye after their wedding, sharing only occasional glimpses into their life together.
One of the only public moments Ariana and Dalton shared was their appearance in the “Stuck With U” music video, a quarantine-era collaboration between Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. The video featured couples dancing at home, with Ariana and Dalton making a brief but sweet cameo.
After that, their relationship stayed mostly private, with fans rarely seeing them together in public. Grande, known for protecting her private life, limited public interactions and social media posts that featured Dalton. Despite their fame, they seemed to prioritize their privacy above media attention or public approval.
Reports suggest that the couple had started experiencing issues well before their official split in February 2023. Sources told Page Six that the decision to separate was mutual and had been reached after many discussions. Both parties agreed to remain friends and stay supportive of each other throughout the transition.
Their families were also reportedly involved in helping them manage the emotional and legal process, with both sides aiming to protect the couple from additional scrutiny. Even though they were ending their marriage, the couple wanted the process to be one of kindness and mutual understanding.
Now that the divorce has been finalized, Ariana Grande seems focused on her career and personal growth. With the filming of Wicked ongoing and a new chapter in her personal life unfolding, she appears ready to move forward. While the split from Dalton Gomez was significant, both emotionally and financially, it was handled with a level of maturity not often seen in high-profile breakups.
By avoiding drama and legal disputes, Grande and Gomez demonstrated that even celebrity marriages can end gracefully. Their story may have concluded romantically, but the respectful closure marks a rare example of an amicable celebrity divorce.
Although Grande has not spoken publicly about the breakup or her rumored relationship with Ethan Slater, her silence suggests she wants to maintain boundaries between her personal and professional life. Dalton Gomez has also stayed out of the spotlight and refrained from commenting, in line with the agreement’s confidentiality clause.
Their ability to maintain discretion and dignity during a difficult time has been appreciated by fans and media alike. Now that the marriage is officially over, both seem to be focusing on their future—separately but respectfully, without bitterness or public spectacle.
From engagement during quarantine to an intimate wedding and finally a respectful divorce, the journey of Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez was marked by privacy, mutual care, and a desire for peace. While the romance may have ended, the way they chose to handle its conclusion stands as a mature example in the world of celebrity relationships.
