Ethan Slater has finally spoken publicly about his relationship with Hollywood star Ariana Grande and Newsweek can share everything we know so far. Slater, a Tony Award-nominated actor for his role in Broadway's SpongeBob SquarePants musical, met the singer while they were on set filming the upcoming adaptation of Wicked . Slater plays a Munchkin named Boq who falls in love with Grande's Glinda.
Their relationship coincided with the end of their marriages, leading to speculation and criticism among fans. Rumors swirled about Grande and her ex-husband, Dalton Gomez , and Slater's ex-wife, Lilly Jay, spoke out against the relationship after Slater filed for divorce in July 2023, saying her family was "collateral damage." The former couple began dating in 2012.
They married in November 2018, and share one child, born in August 2022. During an interview with GQ , published on October 30, Slater said it wasn't easy to start such a public relationship. Here is everything you need to know about the couple's relationship thus far.
Newsweek emailed representatives for Slater for comment on Thursday outside of normal business hours. A spokesperson for Grande declined to comment. A Timeline of Their Relationship Grande Addresses Controversy Slater and Grande have faced harsh criticism online, with some accusing them of moving on too soon.
In September, Grande faced some backlash from fans after addressing the drama surrounding her relationship with Slater in an interview with Vanity Fai.
