Pop star Ariana Grande and dancer Ricky Alvarez have made their first official red carpet appearance as a couple at the New York premiere of Focker-in-Law, publicly showcasing their rekindled romance. The appearance on November 11, 2026, comes three months after Grande shared their relationship on social media.
Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez Step Out Together
The couple attended the New York City premiere of Focker-in-Law, where they posed together for photographers and appeared affectionate throughout the event.
Grande, 33, wore a white and grey striped gown featuring floral details, completing her look with a ponytail tied with a white ribbon. Alvarez, 35, opted for a black blazer, white shirt and jeans.
The pair smiled, exchanged affectionate gestures and stood close together as they made their first red carpet appearance since rekindling their relationship.
Grande also attended the premiere alongside her co-stars, including Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Robert De Niro, Beanie Feldstein and Skyler Gisondo.
Couple Rekindled Romance After Nearly a Decade
Grande and Alvarez have a history dating back to 2015, when Alvarez worked as one of the singer’s backup dancers during her Honeymoon Tour.
Their relationship became romantic in April 2015, but the couple separated in July 2016.
Speculation about their reunion emerged in June 2026 after they were spotted having lunch together in Austin, Texas. Their relationship became more public in August when Grande shared photographs featuring Alvarez in an Instagram post.
The singer later appeared to confirm the renewed romance during a September 1 performance on her Eternal Sunshine tour. While performing her hit song Thank U, Next, she changed a lyric about Alvarez to suggest that she wanted him to be her last romantic partner.
Grande has continued sharing glimpses of their relationship on social media, including affectionate photographs and videos featuring Alvarez.
Ricky Alvarez Appears in Ariana Grande’s Beauty Campaign
Their relationship has also attracted attention through Grande’s beauty brand, R.E.M. Beauty.
In a video shared on the brand’s social media account in November, Alvarez participated in a playful beauty-product guessing challenge. With his eyes covered, he had to identify the products Grande was wearing by kissing her.
The video offered fans another glimpse of their relationship and generated considerable attention online.
Ariana Grande’s Upcoming Film Focker-in-Law
The red carpet appearance also marked an important promotional event for Grande’s upcoming film, Focker-in-Law.
The movie is the latest instalment in the Meet the Parents franchise and features Grande alongside established Hollywood actors, including Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Owen Wilson.
Grande plays Olivia Jones, a character connected to Henry Focker, portrayed by Skyler Gisondo.
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 25, 2026.
Grande’s appearance with Alvarez has added another dimension to the film’s promotional campaign, with the couple’s reunion becoming a major talking point among fans and entertainment followers.
Source: The Express Tribune, with additional reporting from People, E! News and other entertainment publications.
