Ariana Grande Is 'So Happy' People Are 'Getting to Know' Boyfriend Ethan Slater: 'He's Such an Amazing Person'

Mar. 15, 2025

Ariana Grande; Ethan Slater.Photo:Steve Granitz/WireImage; Eugene Gologursky/Getty

Steve Granitz/WireImage; Eugene Gologursky/Getty

Ariana Grandeis glad that the world is getting acquainted with her boyfriendEthan Slater.

While speaking toEntertainment Tonightduring the Los Angeles stop of theWickedpress tour on Saturday, Nov. 9, the pop star, 31, shared her excitement for fans of the film to get a chance to know her beau, 32.

In a joint interview with her costarCynthia Erivo, Grande told the outlet that theSpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musicalalum is a perfect gentleman and always helping her out on the red carpet — even holding the trains to her flowing gowns.

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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, Wicked photo call in Sydney.Media-Mode/SplashNews

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“It’s always that,” she said. “He’s always adorable, and he’s so amazing in this film, he’s such an amazing person, I’m so happy people are getting to know him. My heart is very happy.”

That same evening,ETalso talked with Slater about what it’s been like working with Grande.

“I am so proud of Ariana,” the actor, who plays Boq in the upcoming film, said. “She’s incredible in this movie, and then to be able to share in the celebration of it, I’m just grateful.”

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Michelle Yeoh/Instagram

Michelle Yeoh/Instagram

Grande and Slater’s romance wasconfirmed in July 2023after meeting on the set ofWicked.

This came afterGrande separatedfrom her ex-husband,Dalton Gomez, andSlater separatedfrom his ex-wife, Lilly Jay.

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Wickedwill be released in two parts, with the first in theaters on Nov. 22, and the second slated for Nov. 26, 2025.

source: people.com