Since her relationships have been in the news for years, Ariana Grande hasn’t hesitated to make references to her ex-boyfriends in her songs (“Thank U, Next,” anyone?). When Grande said to Seventeen back in 2013, “Love is a really scary thing, and you never know what’s going to happen,” she was actually talking about the difficulties of falling in love. It’s one of life’s greatest beauties, but it’s also one of its scariest. You learn from people, gain more experience, information, and memories, so it’s worth the fear.”
The former Nickelodeon star has been in a number of well-known relationships, including as her brief marriage to Dalton Gomez, her multi-year affair with the late Mac Miller, and her engagement to Pete Davidson. She currently has a rather contentious relationship with Ethan Slater, her co-star in Wicked, that apparently began when they were both married. (Grande addresses some of the rumors in Eternal Sunshine, her most recent album.)
Who is Ariana Grande’s Boyfriend Now?
Ariana Grande is reportedly courting Ethan Slater, her co-star on Broadway’s Wicked. Sources initially verified the relationship in July 2023; however, there are indications that the individuals had been in a romantic partnership since March 2023. Both individuals became acquainted through their casting in the film adaptation of Wicked, which commenced production in December 2022.
Similar to Grande, Ethan Slater is not exactly a ubiquitous name. Nonetheless, he is renowned in his own right, particularly among Broadway musical enthusiasts. Slater’s performance as the title character in the 2017 Broadway adaptation of SpongeBob SquarePants is his most recognizable. A Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award were bestowed upon him in recognition of his portrayal of the beloved Nickelodeon character.
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When did Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande Start Dating?
Ariana began dating Ethan amid her divorce from Dalton, her estranged spouse, in early 2023, and after Ethan’s divorce from Lilly, his spouse. Ariana and Ethan reportedly began cohabitating in New York City.
Who is the Wife of Ethan Slater?
Yes, let’s talk about the contentious start to Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s relationship. Both Grande and Slater were married—to different people—when they first started working together on film in December 2022. In November 2018, Slater tied the knot with Lilly Jay, his former friend and classmate from high school, after they had been dating since 2012.
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As Slater revealed in January 2023, the couple had welcomed their first child together sometime in 2022. On July 26, 2023, he filed for divorce from Jay, the same month that news of his connection with Grande was made public. According to everyone, Jay was taken aback by the divorce.
Is Ethan Slater Married?
Born in 2022, Ethan and his ex-wife Lily have a son in common. His rumored intention following their separation is to co-parent their son.
In an interview published on July 27th, Lilly stated to Page Six that Ethan and Ariana are “fully committed” to dating. “[Ariana] is, in essence, the narrative. “Not one who prefers girls,” she further elaborated. “My family is collateral damage at best.” “Here, Dalton, is the narrative.” She further stated that she is occupied with “being a good mother” and raising her son.