Relationship Ends Amicably
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have ended their relationship after nearly three years together, according to reports from the United States.
The couple separated "quietly" and in an "amicable" manner several months ago, a source told People magazine.
"They gave lots of time and careful consideration and decided to go their separate ways," the source told the publication. "They are still friends and very supportive of one another."
The pair initially met while starring together in the film adaptation of Wicked. has reached out to representatives of both Grande and Slater for comment.
Meeting and Career Details
The singer and actress, aged 32, first met Ethan Slater, 34, in 2023 during the filming of two movies in the United Kingdom.
Grande played the role of Glinda, the good witch, in the Wizard of Oz spin-off, while Slater portrayed Boq Woodsman, a character who later becomes the Tin Man.
After confirming their relationship on Instagram in 2024, the couple appeared together at promotional events for Wicked and its sequel, Wicked: For Good.
During their time together, both stars finalized divorces from their previous partners.
Recent Career Highlights
Last weekend, Ariana Grande commenced her long-awaited Eternal Sunshine tour, marking her first tour since 2019.
The live performances follow the release of the Eternal Sunshine album three years ago and precede Grande's upcoming album, Petal, scheduled for release next month. The new album has been promoted with the single "Hate That I Made You Love Me."
Known for hits such as "Twilight Zone" and "Side To Side," Grande has concentrated more on acting in recent years. In November, she stated that this tour would be her last for a "long time."
Grande received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the first Wicked movie.
Slater's Achievements
Ethan Slater, an actor and singer, was nominated alongside the entire Wicked ensemble for Outstanding Performance by a Cast at the Actor Awards, previously known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.
Additionally, Slater earned a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway debut as SpongeBob SquarePants.
