Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have separated after three years together, according to multiple entertainment industry sources. The couple, who met on the set of the film adaptation of Wicked in 2022, were understood to have ended their relationship several weeks ago. Grande, 31, and Slater, 32, have maintained a low profile since the split, with representatives declining to comment on the reasons.
The relationship had been subject to intense public scrutiny from its inception, as Slater was married to his long time partner at the time of meeting Grande. That marriage subsequently ended in divorce. Grande was also in the midst of a high profile divorce from Dalton Gomez.
The news has prompted a cascade of commentary across entertainment media. Industry analysts note that the break up ends a period of relative stability for Grande, who has experienced a series of high profile relationships in recent years. She is currently focused on the promotion of Wicked, which is scheduled for release later this year.
Slater, a Broadway performer, has continued work on stage projects. The separation is understood to be amicable.
