Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater seem to be diving headfirst into their life together in New York. But with all the buzz, it’s hard not to wonder: What’s going on with Athan? Are you on good terms with Ethan? Does Bradley give him the thumbs up? Personally, I think Ethan seems like a genuinely nice guy. It’s wild how quickly they’ve moved on from their past relationships, almost as if they’re saying, “We’re doing our own thing, and we’re not worried about it.”
With the Wicked premiere coming up, Ariana and Ethan are trying to navigate the spotlight. They’re working hard to make sure their relationship doesn’t overshadow the movie. It looks like there’s a bit of a scramble to shift the focus away from their personal lives and back to the film. So, let’s unpack what’s happening.
As Wicked gets ready for its release, Ariana and Ethan are trying to manage their public image to match the movie’s debut. They’re dealing with the narrative that they were unfaithful to their previous partners—Ariana’s been labeled a home-wrecker, and Ethan’s actions haven’t gone unnoticed either. It all seemed a bit off from the start, but that’s just my take.
Recently, Ariana and Ethan have been making their relationship more public, ramping up their appearances together as the Wicked premiere nears. This makes you wonder: if they step out as a couple on the red carpet, could it steal some of the film’s thunder? While Wicked is set to be a huge hit, their red carpet moment would definitely be a highlight.
Entertainment Tonight is reporting that Ariana Grande is absolutely thrilled with Ethan Slater. She feels really comfortable with him and is genuinely in love. Their relationship is serious and seems to come naturally. It’s interesting how celebrities often have to send sources to the media to convince us that their love is real—sometimes it’s just obvious if it’s true. Still, it’s nice to hear that Ethan treats Ariana so well and that their relationship isn’t focused on material things but on enjoying each other’s company.
Back in February, US Weekly reported that Ariana and Ethan were living together and that Ethan was eager to finalize his divorce from his ex, Lily J., so he could propose to Ariana. It’s a bit surprising how quickly things are moving, especially since Ariana just finalized her divorce from Dalton in March. Reports said Ariana had to pay Dalton a hefty sum of $1,250,000 as part of their settlement, which seems quite extreme. Ethan’s persistence in attending court hearings suggests he’s determined to move forward.
In a recent interview, Ethan seemed uncomfortable when asked about his relationship with Ariana and his role in his son’s life. It’s clear that navigating these personal questions in the public eye can be awkward and challenging.
Hollywood relationships often seem carefully managed. Recently, Ariana’s fans noticed that she appeared to make a photo of herself and Ethan her iPhone lock screen, which she revealed during an interview at the Paris Olympics. This seems like a clever way to hint at their relationship without directly announcing it.
Ariana was at the Olympics with her co-star Cynthia to promote Wicked for Vogue, and the photo of her and Ethan was spotted by fans. Even though Ariana and Ethan are trying to present their relationship as perfect, it’s clear they still have some personal issues to work through.
Last year, on Ethan Slater’s birthday, his wife Lily Jay made a sweet Facebook post wishing him a happy birthday. She posted it on June 1st because Ethan was in London, where it was already his birthday. This seems to contradict claims that Ethan and Lily were separated for months before he started dating Ariana Grande. Lily’s heartfelt message paints a different story.
Just 26 days after Lily’s post, Ethan was spotted with Ariana at SoHo Farmhouse—a place Ariana and her ex-husband had also visited. The photo of them together was taken on June 27th but wasn’t shared publicly until July 28th, just two days after Ethan filed for divorce. It looks like Ariana might have waited to post the photo to dodge any negative reactions.
In her birthday post, Lily joked about their long relationship, even saying they’d been together for 87 years, and wished for a future full of love and adventure. While Lily was busy with their newborn and supporting Ethan’s career, Ethan was betraying her trust with Ariana. Ariana is known for preferring partners who are available, so if things get busy for her and she has more time to look around, she might move on.
Moreover, Da Gomez visited Ariana the weekend before her birthday on June 26th, and it’s possible he discovered the affair that night. This might explain the hasty appearance of Ethan and Ariana together the next day. The timing of their public appearances and the spate of news about breakups and cheating in July 2023 is intriguing. A screen recording revealing these details was shared online but later removed, possibly due to Ariana’s influence. The person who posted it might be connected to Lily, potentially out of spite.
A recent comment said, “Separated for months, my ass. LMAO. I hope this blows up. Wishing the best for Lily.” Now, Ariana Grande isn’t facing this drama alone—Bowen Yang is stepping up to support her.
The buzz around Ariana and Ethan’s supposed relationship has been intense. They reportedly met on the set of Wicked, while Ariana was still married to Dalton and Ethan was married to Lily Jay. Rumors swirled that they started dating just three days after Ariana’s separation from Dalton was public, and Ethan filed for divorce from Lily Jay shortly after going public with Ariana. Lily Jay criticized Ariana in an interview with Page Six, saying her family was collateral damage and calling Ariana not a “girls’ girl.” This only added fuel to the fire, though Ariana’s popularity hasn’t seemed to wane.
Sources close to Ariana and Ethan insist they didn’t cheat, but Ariana’s new music—especially tracks like “Yes” and “The Boy Is Mine,” which seem to address the drama—only stirred the pot further. Ariana even lost over 350,000 Instagram followers after dropping “Yes.” Now, Bowen Yang is defending Ariana, saying the story being told isn’t accurate. In a recent clip, he said:
“The narrative in ‘We Can’t Be Friends’ is wrong. It’s not even being directly stated, but the story is off, and some have even retracted their statements without apologizing. I can confirm that what people are holding onto isn’t correct.”
Bowen’s co-host, Matt Rogers, also weighed in on the criticism of Ariana and Ethan’s relationship, especially in light of Lily Jay’s remarks. They talked about how falling in love intensely can seem destructive from the outside, even if it doesn’t feel that way to those in the relationship.
Ariana Grande isn’t backing down anytime soon. Recently, she clapped back at a fan who criticized her new album, Internal Sunshine, calling it her worst era ever. While attending the Olympics, Ariana took a moment to respond to a tweet from someone who said her Positions era was way better. Ariana shot back with, “Please go enjoy listening to it then. I’m glad you finally like it.” It’s clear she’s not letting fan opinions get to her—after all, both albums are hers, and as long as people are listening, she’s fine with it.
It seems like Ariana’s fans can be pretty tough on her, especially since she’s so open about her personal life. But Ariana’s determined to get what she wants, whether it’s a new hairstyle or something else. As one of her songs says, “If I want it, I got it; if I like it, I got it.” And it looks like her personal life is moving fast—Ariana and her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, are reportedly living together full-time in New York. Ethan even told his ex-wife he wanted to live with Ariana. It’s wild how quickly they’ve moved on from their past relationships, almost like they’re in their own world.
Ariana’s brother, Frankie Grande, who I often see in WeHo, also weighed in. At a launch party in Los Angeles, he told Too Fab that Ethan’s a great guy and praised him in an interview. Frankie, ever the proud brother, probably has some boundaries on what he can say about their relationship, but he clearly enjoys showing off his family connection.
So, what about Ethan? Are you friends with him? Do you give him the brotherly thumbs up? “Oh, absolutely! I really like him—he’s such a sweet guy. I’ve been a fan ever since I saw him on SpongeBob. I even got to interview him for the SpongeBob SquarePants podcast I was working on. The Broadway community is pretty tight-knit, so it’s nice to see Ariana’s brother giving his approval. I’m curious, though—how does he feel about Dalton Gomez or Ariana’s other past relationships? Pete Davidson was such an interesting choice. I kind of miss that phase of Ariana’s life; it seemed more fun and carefree. Now she’s so polished and into theater, which she loves, and that’s great. You mentioned before that Ethan has your seal of approval. Is he your favorite? Well, considering he’s with my favorite Tony-nominated actor, absolutely—I really do love him. Ethan is a fantastic guy. They look so happy together, and that’s wonderful to see. I just want my sister to be happy, and if she is, then I’m happy too.”
By the way, does Ethan always have blonde hair, or does he dye it to match his sister’s? Either way, it looks like everything they’re saying matches up with what we’re hearing. These two seem genuinely happy together. And honestly, don’t we all love a good Hollywood rebrand?
Let’s dive into this PO Box package. It’s from Bold and Lively in Texas—shout out to Texas! I had a great time there in July. This packaging was something else; I almost needed a helper to get it open. Oh, look, there’s a second package inside. I hope this one is a bit easier. The last one was quite a challenge, which might mean it’s something delicate. Oh, here we go. Another package inside—how cute! There’s a bookmark with a dried flower. It’s really stylish; I love it. And there’s a letter here. I always enjoy getting letters in my PO Box. My address is listed below, by the way.