Ariana Grande's affair drama heats up before 'Wicked' premiere
When Ariana Grande's romance with her co-worker from the movie "Wicked," Ethan Slater, came to light in July, both were still in their respective marriages. Their controversial relationship overshadowed the upcoming premiere of the eagerly awaited movie.
8:31 AM EST, November 18, 2024
In July 2023, Ariana Grande separated from her husband, Dalton Gomez, after two years of marriage. During the same month, Ethan Slater filed for divorce from Lilly Jay, his high school sweetheart, with whom he shares a two-year-old son. Grande's divorce was finalized in March, and Slater's in September.
Lilly Jay shared with Page Six that her family had been negatively impacted, implying they were caught in the crossfire, and mentioned that Grande does not prioritize supporting other women. A source revealed that Jay was stunned by her husband's involvement with the singer, asserting that there was infidelity. Jay discovered flirtatious messages between them, and despite both being married at the time, Ariana had even interacted with their child on several occasions.
Preparations for the film's premiere
Despite the controversy, the couple is preparing for the premiere of the movie "Wicked". Grande plays the role of Glinda, and Slater portrays Boq. At the New York film premiere at the Museum of Modern Art, they were seen together and were open about their affections. "He is always so charming and amazing in this film. He is a wonderful person. My heart is very happy," Grande told Entertainment Tonight.
In a September interview with Vanity Fair, Grande addressed the rumors about the affair. "The most disappointing thing was that so many people believed the worst version of this story," admitted the singer.
Ethan Slater, known for his role in "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical," seems to be happy alongside Grande. The couple was spotted together at the "Saturday Night Live" afterparty and the premiere in Sydney, where Slater helped Grande with her dress.
A source close to Slater mentioned to The Post that pursuing career goals often involves hard work and numerous sacrifices, only for others to swiftly undermine these efforts. The source emphasized that what matters most is the happiness of those involved, as it's their life. Despite the controversy surrounding Grande and Slater's relationship, it has attracted significant attention ahead of the premiere of a highly anticipated film.
