Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez have taken their rekindled romance out of the rumour mill and onto the red carpet. The couple made their first official public appearance together on Wednesday evening at the New York premiere of Focker-in-Law, with the dancer keeping close to the Grammy-winning singer as photographers captured their arrival.
Grande, 33, went for a more traditional Hollywood look in an off-white and grey tartan ballgown, completing the outfit with understated earrings, soft pink makeup and her familiar sleek ponytail, now featuring a shorter cut. Alvarez kept things considerably more relaxed in cuffed jeans, a black blazer and brown shoes.
The pair appeared comfortable in front of the cameras, holding hands, embracing and sharing a series of affectionate poses. In one photograph, Grande rested a hand on Alvarez’s chest as the two faced each other.
Their red carpet debut follows reports that Grande is making more room for her personal life after an increasingly demanding period of touring, recording and acting commitments. In August, a representative for the singer announced she would be stepping back from public-facing work following the September 1 conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour. A source subsequently told Page Six that Grande was looking forward to spending more time with her family, friends and Alvarez.
She also withdrew from a planned West End production of Sunday in the Park with George, which was due to star her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey. Insiders suggested the decision reflected her desire to take a break from an otherwise relentless professional schedule.
Grande and Alvarez originally dated briefly in 2015 before reconnecting earlier this year. Their relationship has since become increasingly public, with the couple sharing matching ‘love’ tattoos and being photographed kissing. Grande even altered the lyrics to ‘thank u, next’ during a September performance, singing: “Wrote some songs about Ricky / I’m tryna make him my last.”
The reunion follows Grande’s reported split from Wicked co-star Ethan Slater after three years together. Sources told Page Six in June that the pair had separated several months earlier but remained friends, having decided they were better suited outside a committed relationship.
For Grande, the latest chapter appears to be about spending less time in the spotlight and more time with the man who first entered her life more than a decade ago.
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