Ariana Grande Reacts To Dalton Gomez Dating Amid Marriage Split
By Fiyin Olowokandi on July 19, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
Thank U, Next! Ariana Grande is so over Dalton Gomez she does not mind her estranged husband moving on with another woman.
The multi-hyphenate star and the real estate broker have joined the ever-growing list of celebrity couples heading for divorce. News of their separation came amid speculations of trouble in the duo's paradise, a narrative going on for months.
The "Side to Side" songstress seemingly hinted at the pair's broken vows by ditching her wedding ring on various public outings. Now, sources have revealed this decision might have sprung from the spouses' estrangement since the year began.
But why did their chemistry go down the drain?
Ariana Grande & Dalton Gomez Could Not Make Their Covid Romance Blossom In A Pandemic-Free World
As Arianators lament the end of their idol's two-year marriage, many would be shocked to learn the 30-year-old's heart was not bleeding over her divorce. Sources close to the former lovebirds revealed to TMZ that the Grammy winner had moved on from her relationship months ago.
The decision, which did not come easy, was influenced by the mounting differences the pair faced in their careers and private life. When the spouses began dating in 2020, the pandemic made them closer than ever, and they were each other's biggest supporters.
According to these insiders, the couple's relationship blossomed with their dependency on one another for company, affection, and all the gushy moments. However, things changed when the Covid restrictions no longer stopped Grande from living as a celebrity.
Gomez, who has a low-key demeanor, was allegedly overwhelmed by the differences in the duo's lives. Everything shocked the realtor, from his estranged wife's busy schedules, the ever-nosy paparazzi, and the job offers that took the Florida beauty out of their Los Angeles home.
The 27-year-old would reportedly question why the pair required security every time they stepped out. However, bodyguards were a necessity the "7 Rings" singer could not do without. The couple's contrasting lives soon became alarmingly evident, and the bonds they built during Covid began to crack.
Sources claimed the pair's marital problems skyrocketed in December 2022 when the two-time Billboard Women in Music Award honoree traveled to England. Grande made the trip for her role as Glinda in the upcoming musical "Wicked."
The pair became estranged a month later and started living separate lives while remaining on good terms. However, they did not throw in the towel without any effort. In May, they tried rekindling the flames of their romance; alas, they lasted two weeks together before ultimately deciding they were not a good match.
Despite trying to save their relationship, the pair seemed to have unconsciously given up on their marriage per their actions. The insiders claimed Gomez had been dating over the past few months, a move his soon-to-be ex-wife was "fine" with.
Additionally, the informants stated the duo was "shocked" the public did not realize they had separated until media outlets began spreading news about their divorce.
The Nickelodeon Alum & Her Former Lover Allegedly Ended Their Marriage On Friendly Terms
News of Gomez's rebound relationships came at the heels of the couple's separation. A source had confirmed the story, stressing that the pair had jointly decided to end their marriage on good terms.
"They came to a decision together," the insider said of the duo's divorce. "They were having problems before January but want to remain best friends."
Opening up about how they tried to save their marriage, the informant explained the real estate agent had traveled to Grande's "Wicked" set. However, "it didn't work out," and the pair remained friends.
"They've been excellent friends throughout the entire process, and their friends and families have been trying to protect them," the source confessed. As mentioned, speculations about their separation came after the Bambi Awards winner stopped wearing her wedding ring.
The last time she was publicly seen with the gem was at Jeff Goldblum's London concert in April. Before news of her separation broke, the 30-year-old caused a stir on social media by flaunting her ringless finger at the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
Amid the ongoing narrative about her divorce from Gomez, which the couple has not confirmed, the "Into You" songstress flooded her Instagram page with stunning pictures from her appearance at the Men's Singles final match. Grande appeared carefree as she shared fun snaps of herself alongside images of her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey.