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Ariana Grande's Ex-Boyfriend Jai Brooks 'Memba Him?!

Ariana Grande's Ex-Boyfriend Jai Brooks'Memba Him?!

By TMZ Staff

Published July 1, 2026 12:01 AM PDT

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With Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" era making headlines and a few nods to her exes during performances -- we dug up this oldie but goodie: Jai Brooks.

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Jai was just 17 when he and Ariana started dating in 2012 before calling it quits for good in 2014.

Guess what he looks like now in his 30s!

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