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Ariana Grande Makes Red Carpet Debut with Boyfriend Ricky Álvarez at ‘Focker-In-Law’ Premiere
Ariana Grande and her boyfriend, Ricky Álvarez, made their first red-carpet appearance together at the New York premiere of Focker-In-Law on November 11, marking a new public chapter in their rekindled relationship.
The singer and actress arrived alongside Álvarez, with the couple appearing affectionate as they posed for photographs and exchanged smiles throughout the evening.
For the occasion, Grande wore a vintage Badgley Mischka gown styled by Law Roach. The pale grey and white checked dress featured delicate straps, floral embellishments across the bodice, a plunging neckline and a dropped waist that flowed into a full skirt. She completed the look with diamond-encrusted hoop earrings, a clean brunette updo secured with a white ribbon and understated makeup.
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Álvarez opted for a more relaxed look, wearing a black blazer over a white button-down shirt, paired with jeans, a black belt and brown leather boots.
Their appearance follows months of renewed attention surrounding their relationship. The pair first sparked reconciliation rumours in June after being spotted having lunch together in Austin, Texas. Grande appeared to acknowledge their reunion in August when she included photographs of Álvarez in an Instagram carousel.
She made another apparent reference to their relationship during a September 1 performance of her 2018 hit Thank U, Next on her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Changing the original lyrics, Grande sang, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / I’m tryna make him my last,” instead of the song’s original line, “Now I listen and laugh.”
On November 2, the singer shared another Instagram carousel featuring photographs of the pair embracing in New York City, including one in which she kissed Álvarez on the forehead. He also appeared in social media content for her R.E.M. Beauty brand, taking part in a challenge that involved identifying the products she had applied to her lips.
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Grande and Álvarez first met when he worked as one of her backup dancers during her Honeymoon Tour, which ran from 2014 to 2015. Their professional relationship developed into a romance, and they began dating in April 2015 before separating in July 2016.
Their reunion comes after Grande’s relationship with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, which ended in 2015. An earlier report by People described Álvarez as dependable, trustworthy and supportive, adding that Grande feels comfortable being herself around him.
Their appearance at the Focker-In-Law premiere marks their first official red-carpet outing as a couple since rekindling their romance.