Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez stepped out on the red carpet for the first time after rekindling their romance. Grande made her first official red carpet appearance with the Alvarez at the New York premiere of her upcoming film Focker-in-Law on November 11, 2026. The couple posed together at the Beacon Theatre.
Grande, 33, wore a white and light grey striped gown featuring floral detailing around the neckline and a flowing skirt. She completed the look with her signature high ponytail tied with a white bow. Alvarez, 35, opted for a black blazer, a white shirt and jeans.
Their appearance comes nearly a decade after their first relationship ended and months after reports emerged that they had reconnected. Grande's gown brought a soft, vintage-inspired elegance to the appearance, and Alvarez's relaxed combination of formal and casual pieces kept his look muted yet striking. The simplicity of their outfits worked well for their first red carpet appearance together, allowing their chemistry and affectionate interactions to remain the focus.
Grande and Alvarez first met when he worked as one of her backup dancers during her 2014-2015 Honeymoon Tour. They began dating in 2015 but reportedly ended their relationship in July 2016.
Grande mentions him in her 2018 hit Thank U, Next. In the song, Grande sings, “Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and laugh”, a reference to their past relationship.
Rumours of a reconciliation began circulating in June 2026 after they were spotted having lunch together in Austin, Texas. The rumours of their romance took off over the following weeks, with Alvarez attending Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour performances.
In August, Grande confirmed their relationship through an Instagram post featuring photographs of the two together. She also made a subtle reference to Alvarez during a tour performance in September, changing the lyrics of Thank U, Next to sing, “I'm tryna make him my last.”
According to reports, the couple have been taking their relationship slowly since reconnecting.
Grande attended the event as one of the stars of Focker-in-Law, the upcoming comedy and latest instalment in the Meet the Parents franchise. She plays Olivia Jones, who is engaged to Henry Focker, played by Skyler Gisondo. Written and directed by John Hamburg, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on November 25, 2026.
Ricky Alvarez is a Mexican-American professional dancer, photographer and creative director from San Diego, California, currently based in Brooklyn, New York. He began his career as a professional dancer and joined Ariana Grande's team in 2014, performing with her during the Honeymoon Tour. He later moved into photography and visual direction, working on portraits, music and fashion projects. Alvarez also returned to Grande's professional team as a photographer and videographer during her Sweetener World Tour in 2019. His creative work has included collaborations with brands such as Nike, Adidas and Calvin Klein.
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