Ariana Grande and her boyfriend Ricky Alvarez made a loved-up red carpet debut at the Focker In-Law New York premiere, marking their first official appearance as a couple. This event comes months after the singer announced she was stepping back from public life.

The pair looked smitten at the Focker In-Law World Premiere in New York. Grande had previously sent fans into a frenzy in August when she made her relationship with the dancer and photographer Instagram official, sharing a post on social media. This followed months of speculation that the couple had rekindled their romance after their initial relationship from 2015 to 2016.

Ariana was accompanied by Ricky on Wednesday as she promoted her new film, which is the fourth installment in the Meet The Parents franchise. Her red carpet appearance also follows her announcement of a break from public life due to what her representative described as "endless, ongoing public scrutiny."

Ariana exuded glamour in a 1990s vintage Badgley Mischka gown. The pale silver-grey plaid dress featured spaghetti straps, a low neckline, a fitted bodice decorated with floral embellishments, and a full-length skirt. She accessorized minimally with white earrings and styled her dark hair in a sleek updo. Ricky, in contrast, opted for a casual look, wearing a black blazer, an open-collar white shirt, dark jeans, and brown shoes. The couple looked affectionate as they posed for photographs, sharing a hug and a kiss.

Following the outing, Ricky posted a selfie with his girlfriend on Instagram, captioned "Fockers," in reference to the upcoming film. Ariana stars in the movie alongside Robert De Niro and Skyler Gisondo. She was joined by her fellow cast members at the Beacon Theatre event in New York, including Chris Redd, Eduardo Franco, and Beanie Feldstein.

Ricky previously worked as a backing dancer for Ariana on her Honeymoon Tour, with their first relationship lasting from 2015 to 2016. After their split, Ariana famously name-dropped him in her 2018 song, "Thank U, Next," singing, "I wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh." However, she has since appeared to change the lyrics during performances on her Eternal Sunshine tour, replacing the second line with variations such as "We always find our way back."

The singer concluded her tour in September after a 10-night residency at the O2 in London. In August, Ariana announced her intention to take a break from public-facing work and appearances once the tour ended. She subsequently dropped out of the upcoming London revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical "Sunday In The Park With George," where she was slated to appear opposite her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey.