Ariana Grande’s boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance

Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance

In my humble opinion, the lives of these remarkable individuals, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, seem to be brimming with serendipity and theatrical flair. Their paths crossed on the set of Wicked, a tale as old as time yet as fresh as the latest Broadway production.


At the world premiere of their highly-anticipated film, Wicked, in Los Angeles over the weekend, Ariana Grande’s partner, Ethan Slater, made an appearance without any companions.

Thirty-two-year-old Slater and thirty-one-year-old Grande’s relationship started while they were working together on a movie set, which is an adaptation of a popular musical into a two-part film.

Due to the fact that Slater was previously married to Lilly Jay, with whom he has a toddler, they found themselves embroiled in a scandal.

Currently, it’s been a year since Slater started dating Grande, but when he walked the celeb-filled red carpet at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, he was single (or unattached).

He was dressed on-theme in a deep green jacket that appeared to be done in either velvet or velour, teamed with black slacks and a matching bowtie.

Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance

The musical Wicked is a story that delves into the past of the notorious Wicked Witch of the West, as depicted in the classic tale The Wizard of Oz, and it was originally inspired by Gregory Maguire’s novel.

In the upcoming films, Cynthia Erivo is cast as the main character, while Grande is set to portray Cynthia’s friend, initially named Galinda, who eventually transforms into Glinda The Good Witch of the North.

Simultaneously, Slater portrays Boq, who is deeply smitten with Galinda but remains unreciprocated, ultimately suffering a grim end.

At the weekend premiere, Grande was spotted more often with Erivo than with her partner, as they stood together for most of the event.

Despite multiple attendees coming closer for some group photos, Slater and Grande maintained a visible distance from each other, with five individuals positioned in between them.

Lately, Slater has opened up regarding his relationship with Grande, sharing insights into the experience of falling in love during the making of their much-anticipated movie.

In a recent chat with GQ, the Broadway star expressed that this particular year had been quite extraordinary and significant. He hinted at this during the conversation, as he’s looking forward to the upcoming release of the movie.

He noted, “It seems challenging when personal aspects of your life are scrutinized and discussed publicly.

2018 marked the beginning of the actor-singer’s career in “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical.” He acknowledged that there were significant personal upheavals in his life as well as Grande’s, and these rumors were quite challenging to navigate.

Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance
Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance
Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance

He acknowledged to GQ that it’s incredibly frustrating when uninformed individuals weigh in and erroneously discuss ongoing events, especially when they make mistakes about the people who are dear to him.

Regardless of finding himself under constant scrutiny and having his personal relationships subjected to intense speculation, Slater viewed the year as ‘simply amazing.’

He was genuinely thrilled, expressing his excitement, while also mentioning that discovering love on the film set was truly enchanting.

The Broadway veteran expressed heartfelt pride about Ari’s achievements on the project and shared a delightful pet name he uses for his significant other.

I couldn’t help but exclaim that she truly immersed herself in it, and I felt a sense of immense pride knowing I witnessed that crucial phase of it.

He expressed his eagerness to witness the upcoming phase, as the world will get a chance to appreciate the incredible feat she accomplished, and he included this thought.

Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance
Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance
Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance
Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance
Ariana Grande's boyfriend Ethan Slater poses solo at Wicked premiere after breaking silence on romance

He went on the call his girlfriend one of the ‘best comedians’ to be in a movie in a long time. 

‘She’s a genius,’ he enthused.

In December 2022, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater came together on the British production site for the movie version of the Broadway hit “Wicked.” On this project, Ariana assumes the role of the kind-hearted witch Glinda, while Ethan takes on the character of munchkin Boq.

On July 26, 2023, exactly five years since he married his longtime sweetheart from high school, Jay, Slater decided to file for divorce.

He cited irreconcilable differences and asked for joint custody of their then two-year-old son. 

As of then, Grande was still legally wedded to Dalton Gomez. However, she initiated divorce proceedings in September 2023, citing their separation as having taken place on February 20, 2023.

In response to criticism about the progression of their romance, the pair generally stayed out of the public eye for an extended period.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I find myself often reflecting on my personal experiences, such as the narrative surrounding my relationship with Slater, which I candidly confessed in February stirred an unquenchable sense of frustration within me.

In response to questions about her private life, the Yes, And? artist shared with The Zach Sang Show that she believes it’s unnecessary to delve into specific details.

Indeed, it is quite unsettling and incomprehensible, a tormenting agony that surfaces when witnessing those around us misinterpret the individuals we cherish, including ourselves.

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2024-11-10 06:05

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