On Sunday, June 9, It Follows star Maika Monroe, 31, unveiled her romance with real estate agent Dalton Gomez, 28, through a heartfelt Instagram post. Simply captioned with a star emoji, Monroe’s photo dump began with a picture of her standing on her tiptoes, kissing Gomez in a crosswalk, and concluded with a golden-hour shot of the couple cuddling in front of a sea view. The pair, dressed in matching comfortable, all-black outfits, appeared blissfully content in their new relationship milestone.
This isn’t the first time Monroe has shared glimpses of Gomez on social media. However, previous pictures were fleeting Instagram Stories, making this grid post their first permanent display of affection. The couple, first linked in October 2023 when they were spotted kissing in photos obtained by TMZ, has since been seen together in public several times. Their most recent sighting was a PDA-filled moment at Los Angeles’ LAX airport, captured by various outlets.
Both Monroe and Gomez have notable histories in the public eye. Gomez was previously married to pop superstar Ariana Grande. The ex-couple’s whirlwind romance, which began in the thick of the pandemic, led to an engagement in December 2020 and a wedding in May 2021. However, the relationship ended in March 2024, following a confirmed separation in July 2023. Grande, 30, has since moved on with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.
Monroe, on the other hand, was linked to Stranger Things star Joe Keery. The actress and the 32-year-old actor made their first red carpet appearance together in October 2017. Their relationship, however, ended sometime between 2022 and 2023. Keery recently opened up about their split in a June 6 interview with Variety, describing how he dealt with the breakup while filming the fifth season of Fargo in Calgary. “I had also gone through a big breakup, right as I was leaving Rome,” he shared, highlighting the isolation and focus on work that followed.
As both Monroe and Gomez step into this new chapter, their followers are eagerly watching the romance unfold. For Monroe, sharing this moment with her fans marks a significant turn, moving from fleeting Instagram Stories to a permanent declaration of love. The couple’s public debut on Instagram suggests they’re ready to share their journey more openly, captivating fans with their chemistry and shared moments.
As Gomez and Monroe continue to enjoy their time together, their public displays of affection and social media shares offer a window into their burgeoning relationship. Both having experienced high-profile relationships before, they seem poised to navigate their new romance with a blend of public openness and personal intimacy. The duo’s Instagram debut is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting journey, one filled with love, laughter, and shared moments.