Top Men Ariana Grande Has Dated

Ariana Grande’s love life has often intersected with her career, from early Broadway days to chart-topping collaborations and headline-making engagements. Below is a straightforward look at the relationships that were publicly acknowledged or widely reported, along with when they happened and what else was going on in her life and work at the time.

Graham Phillips

Ariana met Graham Phillips when they co-starred in the Broadway musical ’13’ as teens. They reportedly dated from around 2008 to 2011 while balancing school and stage schedules. The pair stayed friendly after their breakup and were occasionally seen at reunions with castmates. Their relationship is often mentioned as her first significant public romance.

Jai Brooks

Jai Brooks, a member of the YouTube group The Janoskians, dated Ariana on and off between 2012 and 2014. Their long-distance dynamic and social media presence kept fans closely following updates. They appeared together at events and shared posts that confirmed the relationship. The couple eventually split in 2014 as Ariana’s music career accelerated.

Nathan Sykes

Ariana and Nathan Sykes connected after recording the duet “Almost Is Never Enough” in 2013. They confirmed their relationship that year and made a few public appearances together. Their schedules as rising pop stars were often cited as a challenge. The romance was brief, and both artists later referenced their time together positively.

Big Sean

Ariana began dating rapper Big Sean in 2014 after collaborating and appearing together at award shows. They went public at events and on social media, which drew wide attention from fans. The pair’s busy touring and recording schedules were regularly noted in coverage of their relationship. They announced their split in 2015 but continued to speak respectfully about each other.

Mac Miller

Ariana and Mac Miller reconnected in 2016 after previously collaborating on “The Way.” They dated for nearly two years and appeared together at performances and public events. Ariana discussed the relationship’s challenges and her support for his sobriety during that period. Mac Miller died in 2018, and Ariana has spoken openly about his impact on her life and music.

Pete Davidson

Ariana and comedian Pete Davidson started dating in 2018 and quickly got engaged the same year. Their whirlwind romance drew intense media attention, fueled by public appearances and social media posts. The engagement ended later in 2018 as both navigated personal pressures in the spotlight. They have each referenced the relationship in their work since then.

Ethan Slater

Ariana was linked to Ethan Slater in 2023 while both worked on the film adaptation of ‘Wicked.’ Reports surfaced during production breaks and continued as the movie moved through post-production. Coverage focused on their shared project and the timeline surrounding their respective personal changes. Public details have remained limited beyond sightings and industry reports.

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