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Ethan Slater Proudly Celebrates Ariana Grande’s Oscar Nomination Amid Relationship Controversy!

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Ethan Slater has showered praise upon his girlfriend Ariana Grande following her initial Oscar nomination for her acting role in Wicked.

Since 2023, the actor, aged 32, has been romantically involved with the pop star, who is 31. They first met while working together on the set of a popular musical movie, where she portrayed Glinda and he took on the role of munchkin Boq.

At this year’s Academy Awards, Ariana tearfully confessed that she couldn’t help but cry profusely after receiving a nomination for Best Actress, and her fellow actress Cynthia Erivo was recognized for her exceptional portrayal of Elphaba as well.

Now, Ethan has expressed his unwavering pride for his girlfriend, praising her and Cynthia’s ‘extraordinary’ dedication in both the movie production and promotional efforts.

To Us Weekly, he expressed his immense pride: “She’s simply amazing. All the effort she put into creating this film, portraying Glinda and Elphaba so brilliantly, and promoting it – it’s truly commendable. They are extraordinary, and I’m endlessly proud.

He continued to hint at the excitement fans can expect with the upcoming release of Wicked part two next year, noting: ‘The audience has already witnessed how Ariana and Cynthia have infused their characters with such deep emotions, and Ariana in particular delivers her comedy brilliantly, yet there’s a genuine authenticity to it.’

What could strike folks as astonishing is the extent to which it unfolds in a stunning manner. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to observe it personally, but I recall from the day we shot it that it was truly remarkable to be a part of.

Ariana is set to encounter tough rivalry in the Best Supporting Actress category at the upcoming Oscars, as she’ll be competing against Felicity Jones from The Brutalist, Zoe Saldana in Emilia Perez, Isabella Rossellini in Conclave, and Monica Barbaro in A Complete Unknown.

The musical “Wicked” garnered an impressive 10 nominations in all at the highly esteemed awards, signifying a remarkable achievement for its Broadway rendition.

Following the announcement of her nomination, Ariana shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, complete with a childhood photo of herself dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz.

She took a moment to speak between her sobs and express gratitude to @theacademy for the extraordinary acknowledgement they’ve given her. As you might imagine, she can’t seem to stop crying about it.

I’m incredibly grateful and touched to be surrounded by such exceptional individuals, and it’s an honor to share this moment with you, little one. You filled me with joy as you sat there, absorbing Judy Garland’s rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” just before that wonderful bubble appeared. I’m incredibly proud of you, little one.

‘Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for this acknowledgement @theacademy.’

In a heartfelt shout-out, she acknowledged her co-star Cynthia and director Jon Chu, expressing gratitude in this manner: “Thank you, @jonmchu, for taking the risk on me and for being an exceptionally brilliant leader, compassionate individual, and a true friend with unmatched fierceness. I am incredibly proud of my wonderful Wicked family.

I’m incredibly proud of my beloved sister, Cynthia Erivo. Your intellect is boundless, and the recognition you deserve is as endless as the tulips in every garden. My affection for you is constant and unconditional.

I’m struggling to find the right words at the moment, but I’m trying my best to express gratitude. Thank you so much! This means a great deal to me, Universal, Marc, my family, and my very core. It’s as if I’m filled with lemons, melons, and pears, oh my – it’s all just too wonderful!

Ariana and Ethan’s connection has found itself at the center of a stir, given that it developed during the dissolution of both their previous marital unions.

Ariana had been married to Dalton Gomez for a span of two years, but they divorced officially in March the previous year.

For five wonderful years, Ethan was married to his long-time sweetheart, Lilly Jay, who turned 32 this year. They added joy to their family with the birth of their son in August 2022. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce, which took place last September.

Discussing the criticism he faced regarding his private affairs, Ethan once confessed to GQ magazine: “Indeed, it turned out to be an incredibly massive year for me.

In my view, I found it quite challenging when aspects of your personal affairs were scrutinized and discussed publicly.

It’s quite challenging to witness people making incorrect assumptions and speculations about personal matters, especially when they are uninformed about the situation. This is particularly difficult when these people are discussing topics concerning those we care about deeply. To clarify this aspect, I find it tough.

He remarked: “Indeed, it was an exceptional year and a truly lovely experience. I’m simply thrilled about it!

He expressed: ‘Indeed, it was a fantastic year and quite a stunning occurrence. I’m simply thrilled about it!’

In December, Lilly finally spoke up about Ethan’s new relationship with Ariana, openly discussing the ‘collapse of her marriage’ in a heartfelt piece for The Cut.

She remembered relocating herself, along with her two-month-old son, to London as Ethan filmed Wicked. Later, Ethan ended their relationship when he met Ariana on the movie set.

Lilly pondered over the fact that she hadn’t anticipated getting divorced from her childhood sweetheart, yet underscored that she and her former spouse prioritize raising their son in a harmonious manner.

She conveyed that there are certain days when the reminders of a film linked to the most sorrowful periods of her life seem particularly oppressive, as she grapples with the unexpected public decline of her marriage.

Seemingly referencing Ethan and Ariana, she wrote: ‘I really never thought I would get divorced.

‘Particularly, not right after having my first baby and even less so amidst my husband’s budding romance with a famous figure.’

This version keeps the original meaning intact while using simpler language that flows more naturally.

After welcoming her son, she openly shared her experiences coping with post-partum depression during a time when she was going through a separation, with her readers.

Lilly confessed that she was worried the loss of control and postpartum depression could devastate her entire adult existence.

In addition, she penned down her thoughts on how the separation impacted her professional life as a psychologist and mused over the perceived injustice of undergoing a high-profile divorce.

‘During this time of disbelief and sorrow, more than a year since the dissolution of my marriage became known, I find myself longing for the cloak of anonymity that I wove for myself while working as a psychologist focusing on women’s emotional wellbeing.’

Speaking personally, I find that days spent with my son are always bright and filled with joy. Yet, I’ve come to realize that while motherhood consumes my time, it doesn’t exhaust my thoughts.

In the numerous hours I use rocking my son asleep, pushing his stroller, and watching as he grips a crayon with his tiny, sweaty hands, I dedicate time to a personal endeavor – coming to terms with the sudden shift in my marriage’s public standing. I remind myself that this isn’t something to be embarrassed about or kept secret.

In a not so veiled remark towards her former spouse, she commented: ‘We both are equally devoted to our son, giving him our full love, irrespective of how our parenting responsibilities are shared.’

Following Lilly’s essay being made public, it was reported by DailyMail.com that both Ethan and Ariana felt ‘released’ or ‘at ease’ as she didn’t implicate or betray them in her writing.

‘Everyone present, including Ethan and Ariana, are well aware of the incident. [Lilly] explicitly stated that she relocated to London with him, and the subsequent events since then are clearly indicated by the timeline.’

When they were initially spotted getting intimate in the photos, filming was ongoing, and Lily was absent. This suggests that it wasn’t necessary for Lily to be present anymore.

The divorce settlement between Lilly and Ethan forbade her from revealing specific aspects related to the reasons behind their separation. However, she was allowed to express her feelings about the whole experience.

In the court case, Lilly found herself effectively muted, unable to express herself openly. Remarkably, in spite of the challenging situation, it was claimed that she emerged victorious from the divorce.

The source continued by sharing Lilly showed ‘dignity’ by not publicly talking about ‘the affair.’ 

She anticipated that someday her son might come across this information online, and she wished for him to find that her initial and sole remarks here were made with respect and elegance.

Concerning the ‘sponge’ metaphor in the article, the individual involved mentioned that it was a jab directed at her former partner, who famously portrayed Spongebob Squarepants on Broadway.

In simpler terms, they mentioned that the ‘sponge’ analogy was a discreet comment about the current state of affairs, but since her story has been revealed, she feels free and unburdened, according to them.

According to the source, although many media outlets attempted to interview Lilly, she preferred to wait until she felt prepared. She chose to manage her own story and share it when she was ready, which is exactly what she did.

After the essay, Ethan faced harsh criticism from fans on social media for his allegedly poor handling of Lilly, which they deemed as very disheartening.

One wrote on X, ‘Ethan Slater is an abominable individual, I can’t fathom why some of you are defending him. frankly, there isn’t a soul on Earth, let alone him, who deserves this treatment.’

A new comment stated, ‘I didn’t realize Lily Jay is a therapist… Her writing is exceptional, but Ethan Slater is disappointing, and I hope Ariana Grande eventually understands that a man who abandons his wife during postpartum isn’t the kind of partner for life, chuckle.’

One commenter expressed, ‘Ethan Slater is the most unlikable individual.’ They predict, ‘His relationship with Ariana won’t last more than a year.’ Another fan posted that, ‘The actor displays appalling behavior towards his ex-wife.’

A different person expressed their feelings by saying that Ethan Slater’s behaviors are extremely upsetting and show a lack of respect towards his wife, given everything she has experienced.

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2025-02-14 18:51

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