#PeteAndAriana
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s whirlwind engagement dominated celebrity gossip in 2018.
Origin & Impact
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson began dating in May 2018, got engaged within weeks, and broke up by October—a relationship that burned bright and fast. The hashtag captured their matching tattoos, Grande’s “Pete” tribute song, and Davidson’s “Sweetener” appearances. Their public displays of affection, from red carpets to Instagram stories, made them 2018’s most-talked-about couple.
The breakup, following Mac Miller’s death and Davidson’s mental health struggles, was equally public. Davidson’s SNL jokes about the split and Grande’s “Thank U, Next” response created a media frenzy. The hashtag evolved from celebration to memes about rushed relationships to genuine concern for both parties. It exemplified celebrity romance in the social media age—intensely public, impossibly fast, inevitably combustible.
Related Hashtags
#ArianaGrande #SNL #ThankUNext