Singer and actress Ariana Grande and her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater have reportedly split.According to TMZ reports, the duo, who met on the set of their music movie “Wicked,” have split after nearly three years together.
While the breakup news is making headlines now, Grande and Slater ended their romance several months ago.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have broken up
According to the report, the breakup 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 drama-free, with both remaining supportive of each other’s personal and professional endeavors, while also sharing a strong friendship.The reported breakup also sparked speculation about whether Grande’s new music album was inspired by her romance with her co-star. However, TMZ reported that her upcoming album and new material had nothing to do with the end of the relationship.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s love story
Grande and Slater first met while filming the two-part adaptation of “Wicked.” News of their relationship surfaced in 2023, shortly after Grande split from her ex-husband Dalton Gomez.
On the other hand, Slater sparked controversy after he separated from his wife, Lily Jay, and ended their marriage just months after welcoming their first child together. While rumors of an affair began to spread, sparking backlash on social media, sources close to the couple confirmed that Grande and Slater did not start dating until after their marriage ended.As their relationship progressed, reports indicated that the romance became “serious.”
After much media speculation, Grande went “Instagram official” with Slater via a post on her account in late 2024, followed shortly after by their first joint red carpet appearance at the “Wicked” premiere.
Ariana Grande begins her tour
Speculation about 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 should be noted that neither Grande nor Slater have publicly commented on the breakup rumors.