Ariana Grande, 32, and Ethan Slater, 34, have ended their romantic relationship after being together for nearly three years, according to multiple sources [1, 2]. The couple met in 2023 while filming the movie adaptation of the musical Wicked in the UK, where Grande starred as Glinda and Slater played Boq [1, 2].
They appeared publicly as a couple in 2024 when they went Instagram official and attended promotional events for Wicked and its sequel [1]. Both artists finalized divorces from previous partners during their relationship [1, 2]. Slater was still publicly married to Lilly Jay as recently as Mother's Day 2023 [2].
An unnamed source said, "They gave lots of time and careful consideration and decided to go their separate ways. They are still friends and very supportive of one another" [1].
Grande began her Eternal Sunshine tour last weekend, August 20, ahead of her upcoming album Petal set for release next month [1]. Meanwhile, Slater was nominated for a Tony Award following his Broadway debut as SpongeBob SquarePants [1, 2].
Grande shared introspective thoughts recently, saying, "i am so grateful, i don't know what to do or say… to be here in Oz where everyday is a life changing one… to be feeling, learning and growing so much at such a disarming speed. to be transforming and healing parts of me that i never knew needed it. or maybe did" [2].
Filming for Wicked began December 7, 2022, and the couple were publicly seen together in London by March 2023 during production [2]. Grande reportedly split from her then-husband Dalton Gomez early in 2023, shortly after filming began [2].
The breaking of their relationship marks the end of a chapter that started on set and lasted through important career milestones. Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour continues, and her new album release is scheduled for next month [1].
