Ariana Grande Appears Unbothered Following Divorce News
By Fiyin Olowokandi on July 17, 2023 at 2:15 PM EDT
Ariana Grande seems to be enjoying her single life as quickly as it happened!
After weeks of being seen without her wedding ring and several speculations that the "Positions" singer was having issues in her marital life with her husband Dalton Gomez, the cat is finally out of the bag.
After two years of marriage, sources have confirmed that Grande and Gomez are going their separate ways!
Ariana Grande & Husband Dalton Gomez Have Been Separated For Months
Per reports, Grande and the real estate mogul have joined the list of Hollywood couples who couldn't last for the long haul. An insider connected to the now-estranged couple revealed that the pair had been separated since January after a mutual agreement that things were not working.
They came to the decision together," the insider said of the duo's separation. "They were having problems before January, but they want to remain best friends.
However, the end of their romance didn't come without reconciliation efforts from both parties. As fans may know, the two-time Grammy Award winner has been away in London for months, filming for the upcoming remake of the musical "Wicked," where she plays Glinda the Witch.
In a bid to make things work, Gomes visited his wife's "Wicked" movie set in London months ago but that was not enough to rekindle the spark. Nevertheless, the former lovebirds reportedly remain close and are best of friends.
"They’ve been really good friends throughout the entire process, and their friends and families have been trying to protect them," another source revealed. For fans of the couple, the news of a possible divorce comes as a major shock, given that they recently celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary in style.
As we covered, In May, the "Sam & Cat" actress gushed about her love for the real estate agent in a heartwarming post commemorating the lovely milestone. The “No Tears Left To Cry” artist shared a rare picture of the couple on her Instagram Story alongside a heartwarming caption.
The black-and-white snap, taken from the spouses’ 2021 nuptials, captured the duo sharing a passionate kiss. In the overlay text, Grande noted the couple’s timeline, writing "2" as a symbol for their marriage duration. Additionally, the two-time Billboard Women in Music honoree penned "3.5 together!!!" as a nod to the pair’s overall time as lovers.
The multi-hyphenate star concluded the post with a sweet declaration: "I love him so." Gomez and Grande first became an item in 2020 after they were seen making out at dinner at Bar Louie in Northridge, CA.
However, months after their first public sighting, they immediately took their relationship to the next level when the luxe real estate businessman proposed to the "Rain On Me" singer in December 2020 using a pearl and diamond ring.
Gomez had chosen a gem of significant value to the multi-hyphenate star as the pearl came from a ring the pop star had gotten from her grandmother. Before they went Instagram official, the child star gave fans a hint of their budding romance after Gomez made two cameo appearances in her music videos, "Stuck With U" featuring Justin Bieber and "Rain on Me" featuring Lady Gaga.
Ariana Grande Relishes Solo Wimbledon Appearance Amid Divorce News Circulation
Despite the gravity of the divorce news, which Grande and Gomez are yet to confirm, the "Thank You Next" songstress cryptically assured fans she was living her best life.
Amid the circulation of the news, the 30-year-old took to Instagram to upload personal photos from her appearance at the Wimbledon's Men's Final. The award-winning singer started her photo dump with a playful selfie of her sticking her tongue out on her way to the event.
She also shared a mirror selfie of herself in a gorgeous elegant ensemble consisting of a flared grey skirt and pink cardigan. Grande who attended the sports event with her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey, shared playful moments of them in the car and on the street.
As fans might recall, the pop icon's presence at the prestigious Tennis game sparked headlines after she was once again spotted without her wedding ring while sharing a laugh with Bailey and Andrew Garfield who flagged her on both sides.