Singer and actress Ariana Grande and her 'Wicked' co-star Ethan Slater have reportedly ended their relationship. According to a report from TMZ, the pair, who met on the set of the musical film adaptation, have gone their separate ways after nearly three years together. While the news of the split is only now making headlines, Grande and Slater reportedly ended their romance several months ago.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Split
As per the report, the split was 'amicable', and the two took time to evaluate their relationship before concluding that they were better suited as friends. The breakup is said to have been free of drama, with both remaining supportive of each other's personal and professional pursuits while also sharing a strong friendship.
The reported split has also prompted speculation about whether Grande's new music album has been inspired by her romance with her co-star. However, TMZ reports that her upcoming album and new material are unrelated to the end of the relationship.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's Romance
Grande and Slater first met while filming the two-part movie adaptation of 'Wicked'. News of their relationship surfaced in 2023, shortly after Grande's separation from her former husband, Dalton Gomez. Slater, on the other hand, sparked controversy after he allegedly split from his wife, Lilly Jay, and ended their marriage just months after welcoming their first child together. While rumors of an affair began circulating, prompting backlash on social media, sources close to the couple maintained that Grande and Slater began dating only after both of their respective marriages had ended.
As their relationship progressed, reports suggested the romance had become 'serious'. After much media speculation, Grande went 'Instagram official' with Slater via a post on her handle in late 2024, followed shortly by their first joint red carpet appearance at the 'Wicked' film premiere.
Ariana Grande Kicks Off Tour
Speculation around their relationship status intensified after fans noticed Slater's absence from Grande's newly launched 'Eternal Sunshine' tour, which kicked off in Oakland, California. However, it must be noted that neither Grande nor Slater has publicly commented on the split rumors.
