When the first reports of Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez\u2019s divorce sprung up over the summer, fans of the couple were shook. The sudden split seemed to come out of nowhere… until more information about the separation came to light. Turns out, their breakup wasn\u2019t exactly as sudden as fans originally thought \u2014 and Grande and Gomez\u2019s divorce timeline is pretty convoluted, especially considering her rumored relationship with Wicked <\/em>co-star Ethan Slater.<\/p>\n Before jumping into where things went wrong, let\u2019s look back at how Grande and Gomez\u2019s romance began. They were first linked at the beginning of 2020, when they were spotted making out at a bar<\/a>. A few months later, they made things Instagram official<\/a>, and before the year came to an end, they got engaged<\/a>. They got married in the summer of 2021<\/a>, but things started to look bleak for the newlyweds in 2023.<\/p>\n In July, reports surfaced that the couple was heading for divorce<\/a>. And when that divorce finally happened in September 2023, the papers revealed Grande and Gomez had separated much earlier than anyone knew. Here\u2019s the full timeline of their breakup, from Grande\u2019s casting in the Wicked<\/em> movie all the way to their October divorce settlement.<\/p>\n About six months after marrying Gomez, Grande was cast as Glinda<\/a> in Jon M. Chu\u2019s film adaptation of the musical Wicked<\/em>. Filming for the movie would take place in London in 2022, meaning Grande would have to be apart from her new husband, whom she was living with in Los Angeles<\/a>.<\/p>\n The last pic Grande shared of Gomez to her Instagram feed was a smiley couples selfie<\/a>, which she posted on Nov. 29, 2022.<\/p>\n On Dec. 9, Chu confirmed that production had begun for the Wicked<\/em> movies<\/a>, which would be released in two parts, with the first scheduled to hit theaters on Nov. 27, 2024. The lengthy filming process meant Grande had to relocate to London.<\/p>\n Enter the third important character in this timeline. A few days after filming had begun, Broadway star Ethan Slater was announced to be playing Boq in the movies.<\/p>\n At the end of January, paparazzi snapped photos of Gomez visiting his wife<\/a> in London, walking arm-in-arm as they stopped by a crepe stand. Page Six later reported this was a \u201clast-ditch effort\u201d<\/a> to save the marriage, which had already been having problems.<\/p>\n According to their divorce files, Grande and Gomez officially called it quits on Feb. 20<\/a>, about two and a half months into their shift to long-distance.<\/p>\n While their divorce papers said they had split three months before their second anniversary, Grande still professed her love for her allegedly estranged husband by posting a romantic pic and writing, \u201ci love him so<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Around that same time, Slater was also publicly praising his spouse, Lilly Jay. In May, he shared some snaps of his 8-month-old son, wishing a happy Mother\u2019s Day<\/a> to \u201cthe most loving caring and wonderful mom\/person in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n A day after Grande\u2019s birthday at the end of June, the paparazzi caught her and Slater with their arms around one another<\/a> as they took a stroll through SoHo Farmhouse in the English countryside.<\/p>\n After Grande was spotted in the crowd at Wimbledon without her wedding ring, reports began to come out that she and Gomez had split<\/a> and were preparing to file for divorce. Long distance was cited as their main issue.<\/p>\n Just a couple days later, TMZ reported that Grande was dating her Wicked<\/em> co-star Slater. The source claimed that the pair had been seeing each other for \u201cseveral months\u201d<\/a> at that point (hence those photos taken a few weeks prior).<\/p>\n Less than one week later, Slater seemingly confirmed the gossip by filing for divorce for his wife of five years<\/a>. Jay made her feelings known by calling out Grande in a statement to Page Six<\/a>: \u201cNot a girl\u2019s girl… My family is just collateral damage.\u201d<\/p>\n On Sept. 18, Grande and Gomez\u2019s breakup was made official when the ex-spouses filed for divorce at the same time<\/a>.<\/p>\n On Oct. 6, only a few weeks after filing, TMZ reported that Grande and Gomez\u2019s divorce<\/a> was settled. \u201cThere is still a strong mutual love and respect between Ariana and Dalton and they wanted to make sure everything was done right in lockstep with one another,\u201d a source told TMZ.<\/p>\n Per the settlement paperwork, Grande wrote Gomez a check for $1,250,000, which he will receive tax-free. There will be no further spousal support. The settlement ironed out a few more financial details: When they sell their Los Angeles home, Gomez will get half of the profit from sale. Grande will also pay up to $25,000 of Gomez\u2019s legal fees for the divorce.<\/p>\n But that\u2019s not the juiciest tidbit. Per the court docs, obtained by The Blast on Oct. 9, the divorce settlement<\/a> stipulated some specific rules for Gomez. As part of their divorce, he apparently agreed to no \u201crelease, disclosure or publication of any photograph (and related negatives), tape, film or like embodiments in all forms whether now or hereafter created or other record or recording of any aspect of any activity in or about any home, office or other property owned.\u201d<\/p>\n TL;DR: There won\u2019t be any tell-all interviews or documentaries in Gomez\u2019s future.<\/p>\n Two days after finalizing his divorce, Gomez debuted a new love interest: Maika Monroe<\/a>. On Oct. 8, DeuxMoi<\/a> shared a photo of Gomez and Monroe kissing at a bar in Hollywood. According to an anonymous tip, the duo would \u201clook around to see if anyone\u201d was watching before kissing in public.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t the first time sources have spilled details on Gomez\u2019s love life<\/a> post-breakup. \u201cHe is dating a little bit and a lot of girls are giving Dalton attention,\u201d a source told Entertainment Tonight <\/em>on Sept. 13. \u201cHe is not completely over his relationship with Ariana<\/a>, but he is doing his best to move forward.\u201d<\/p>\nNovember 2021: Ariana Was Cast In Wicked<\/em><\/h2>\n
November 2022: Ariana Posted Her Final Photo Of Dalton<\/h2>\n
December 2022: Filming Began For Wicked<\/em><\/h2>\n
December 2022: Ethan Was Cast In Wicked<\/em><\/h2>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>January 2023: Dalton Visited Ariana In London<\/h2>\n
February 2023: Ariana & Dalton Privately Separated<\/h2>\n
May 2023: Ariana Posted For Her & Dalton\u2019s Anniversary<\/h2>\n
May 2023: Ethan Dedicated A Mother\u2019s Day Post To His Wife<\/h2>\n
June 2023: Ariana Was Photographed Embracing Ethan<\/h2>\n
July 16, 2023: Breakup Rumors About Ariana & Dalton Started<\/h2>\n
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<\/picture><\/noscript><\/div>July 20, 2023: Dating Rumors About Ariana & Ethan Surfaced<\/h2>\n
July 26, 2023: Ethan Filed For Divorce<\/h2>\n
September 2023: Ariana & Dalton Jointly Filed For Divorce<\/h2>\n
October 6, 2023: Ariana & Dalton Settled Their Divorce<\/h2>\n
October 8, 2023: Dalton Was Spotted Kissing Someone New<\/h2>\n