Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are maintaining a strong relationship despite not attending the Golden Globes together. Ariana walked the red carpet with her friend Doug Middlebrook amid rumors of a split with Ethan, whom she has been dating since July 2023. Reports suggested their relationship had been unstable in 2025.
However, sources close to the couple reveal that they are currently in a stable and committed phase. Ariana had to focus on promoting their movie, “Wicked: For Good,” which led to them spending more low-key quality time away from the public eye.
An insider shared with the Daily Mail that Ariana had to prioritize the movie promotion over her relationship with Ethan during the recent months of the film’s release. The couple prefers simple activities like playing board games and watching shows together rather than attending high-profile events.
During the promotional tour for “Wicked: For Good,” Ariana and Cynthia Erivo traveled extensively, while Ethan, who portrays Boq in the movie, only joined them for the premieres in New York and London. When asked about working with Ariana daily on the Today show, Ethan praised the entire cast without specifically addressing their relationship.
Fans noticed that Ariana and Ethan avoided taking photos together during the movie promotions. Sources explained that Ethan understood the importance of promoting the film alongside Cynthia rather than drawing attention to his relationship with Ariana.
In November, Ariana and Ethan publicly displayed affection at the New York premiere, dispelling rumors of any relationship troubles. Their romance initially garnered attention when Ariana had just split from her husband Dalton Gomez, and Ethan was still married to Lilly Jay. Lilly, Ethan’s ex-wife, expressed her shock and struggles with the public fallout of their marriage in a candid essay.
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