Wicked Chemistry! Inside Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande’s Scenes Together
PEOPLE confirmed Slater and Grande were dating in July 2023, some six months after production on Wicked first began. This came after Grande separated from her ex-husband, Dalton Gomez, and Slater separated from his ex-wife, Lilly Jay.
Grande shared a photo of Slater on her Instagram for the first time Nov. 3 following Wicked‘s premiere in Australia, and the two have spoken highly of each other as they have promoted the movie.
“He’s always adorable, and he’s so amazing in this film, he’s such an amazing person,” Grande told Entertainment Tonight of Slater at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere Nov. 9. “I’m so happy people are getting to know him. My heart is very happy.”
Slater, meanwhile, told the outlet that he was “so proud of” Grande’s work as Glinda in the film. “She’s incredible in this movie, and then to be able to share in the celebration of it, I’m just grateful,” he said.
Wicked: Part One is in theaters now, with Part Two set for release Nov. 21, 2025.