Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Photo:Ethan Slater/Instagram
Ethan Slater/Instagram
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slaterare one wickedly adorable pair.The stars, who met while filmingWickedin 2022, began dating while on set; a source confirmed their relationship in July 2023. Since then, the two have kept their relationship relatively under wraps though have on occasion given a glimpse into their life as a couple.From silly photos on the set of the blockbuster film where they met to red carpet PDA, see how the two have followed the yellow brick road to romance.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slaterare one wickedly adorable pair.
The stars, who met while filmingWickedin 2022, began dating while on set; a source confirmed their relationship in July 2023. Since then, the two have kept their relationship relatively under wraps though have on occasion given a glimpse into their life as a couple.
From silly photos on the set of the blockbuster film where they met to red carpet PDA, see how the two have followed the yellow brick road to romance.
01of 17Costar CelebrationCynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Michelle Yeoh/InstagramMonths after the cast ofWickedbegun filming the epic two-part musical adaption, Michelle Yeoh — who stars in the movie as Madame Morrible — took home the Oscar for Best Actress inEverything Everywhere All at Once. To celebrate her achievement, herWickedcostars, includingCynthia Erivo,Ariana GrandeandEthan Slater, joined her for a party in March 2023.The photo marks one of the first shots of Slater and Grande together. A few months later a source confirmed to PEOPLE that the two were dating.
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Costar Celebration
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Michelle Yeoh/Instagram
Michelle Yeoh/Instagram
Months after the cast ofWickedbegun filming the epic two-part musical adaption, Michelle Yeoh — who stars in the movie as Madame Morrible — took home the Oscar for Best Actress inEverything Everywhere All at Once. To celebrate her achievement, herWickedcostars, includingCynthia Erivo,Ariana GrandeandEthan Slater, joined her for a party in March 2023.
The photo marks one of the first shots of Slater and Grande together. A few months later a source confirmed to PEOPLE that the two were dating.
02of 17In CharacterCynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Ethan Slater/InstagramSlater gave a glimpse into his time on set filming the movie musical through a series of photos shared to Instagram. In one photo, he is seen alongside Grande and Erivo, wearing their costumes (and some cool shades) as Elphaba, Glinda and Boq.
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In Character
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Ethan Slater/Instagram
Slater gave a glimpse into his time on set filming the movie musical through a series of photos shared to Instagram. In one photo, he is seen alongside Grande and Erivo, wearing their costumes (and some cool shades) as Elphaba, Glinda and Boq.
03of 17Pop ArtAriana Grande and Ethan Slater.Ethan Slater/InstagramAlso included in the look back was a shot of the two on set — seemingly while filming the “Dancing Through Life"sequence — with Grande enjoying a lollipop and Slater looking off into the distance.
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Pop Art
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Ethan Slater/Instagram
Also included in the look back was a shot of the two on set — seemingly while filming the “Dancing Through Life"sequence — with Grande enjoying a lollipop and Slater looking off into the distance.
04of 17Backstage PassJosh Gad, Ethan Slater, Andrew Rannells and Ariana Grande.Andrew Rannells/ InstagramAfter filming forWickedwrapped, Slater jumped into a role in Broadway’sSpamalot. During his Broadway run, he and Grande checked out a performance ofGutenberg! The Musical!and posed with starsAndrew RannellsandJosh Gadbackstage.
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Backstage Pass
Josh Gad, Ethan Slater, Andrew Rannells and Ariana Grande.Andrew Rannells/ Instagram
Andrew Rannells/ Instagram
After filming forWickedwrapped, Slater jumped into a role in Broadway’sSpamalot. During his Broadway run, he and Grande checked out a performance ofGutenberg! The Musical!and posed with starsAndrew RannellsandJosh Gadbackstage.
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Out and About
Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande.TheImageDirect.com
TheImageDirect.com
06of 17Big FansAriana Grande and Ethan Slater.Elsa/GettyThe two took a trip to Grande’s native Sunshine State to catch the Florida Panthers take on the Edmonton Oilers in June 2024. They both sported team merchandise, which the “7 Rings” singer accessorized with cat ears.
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Big Fans
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Elsa/Getty
Elsa/Getty
The two took a trip to Grande’s native Sunshine State to catch the Florida Panthers take on the Edmonton Oilers in June 2024. They both sported team merchandise, which the “7 Rings” singer accessorized with cat ears.
07of 17Linking UpEthan Slater and Ariana Grande.KHAP / BACKGRIDDuring the glitzyWickedpress tour, Grande and Slater were seen walking arm-in-arm alongside costarMarissa Bodewhile in Sydney for the movie’s premiere.
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Linking Up
Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande.KHAP / BACKGRID
KHAP / BACKGRID
During the glitzyWickedpress tour, Grande and Slater were seen walking arm-in-arm alongside costarMarissa Bodewhile in Sydney for the movie’s premiere.
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Pretty in Pink
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Ariana Grande/Instagram
Ariana Grande/Instagram
09of 17Bring It InAriana Grande and Ethan Slater.Media-Mode/SplashNewsThe Nickelodeon alum wrapped her arm around Slater during a photo call in Sydney in November.
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Bring It In
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Media-Mode/SplashNews
Media-Mode/SplashNews
The Nickelodeon alum wrapped her arm around Slater during a photo call in Sydney in November.
10of 17Photo BombJeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande.Ariana Grande/InstagramWhile looking back on her jam-packed 2024, Grande shared an assortment of photos with her Ozian cast mates including a silly one withJeff Goldblumin the focus while she and Slater pose in the background.
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Photo Bomb
Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande.Ariana Grande/Instagram
While looking back on her jam-packed 2024, Grande shared an assortment of photos with her Ozian cast mates including a silly one withJeff Goldblumin the focus while she and Slater pose in the background.
11of 17’Tis the SeasonAriana Grande and Ethan Slater pose with a fan.Erica Bouska/InstagramAs the holiday season kicked off, one fan bumped into the musical couple while out shopping for Christmas trees in New York City.“They were both super sweet,“the fan wrote on Instagram.
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‘Tis the Season
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater pose with a fan.Erica Bouska/Instagram
Erica Bouska/Instagram
As the holiday season kicked off, one fan bumped into the musical couple while out shopping for Christmas trees in New York City.
“They were both super sweet,“the fan wrote on Instagram.
12of 17Friends ForeverJeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Jonathan Bailey and Michelle Yeoh.Jeff Goldblum/InstagramMembers of theWickedcast including Erivo, Goldblum, Yeoh, Grande, Slater andJonathan Baileycame together at CinemaCon in 2024 and captured this mirror selfie backstage.
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Friends Forever
Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Jonathan Bailey and Michelle Yeoh.Jeff Goldblum/Instagram
Jeff Goldblum/Instagram
Members of theWickedcast including Erivo, Goldblum, Yeoh, Grande, Slater andJonathan Baileycame together at CinemaCon in 2024 and captured this mirror selfie backstage.
13of 17JetsettersEthan Slater and Ariana Grande.TheImageDirect.comThe two touched down in New York City hand-in-hand with Grande’s pup Toulouse in tow at the beginning of 2024.
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Jetsetters
The two touched down in New York City hand-in-hand with Grande’s pup Toulouse in tow at the beginning of 2024.
14of 17Pink Goes Good with GreenEthan Slater and Ariana Grande.Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyAt the L.A. premiere ofWicked, the couple found a moment to share together on the carpet amid all the fanfare.
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Pink Goes Good with Green
Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
At the L.A. premiere ofWicked, the couple found a moment to share together on the carpet amid all the fanfare.
15of 17New York Date NightEthan Slater and Ariana Grande.Andrew H. Walker/ShutterstockOn Jan. 7, the couple sat together at the National Board of Review Awards Gala in New York City and posed for this sweet shot
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New York Date Night
Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande.Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock
Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock
On Jan. 7, the couple sat together at the National Board of Review Awards Gala in New York City and posed for this sweet shot
16of 17By Your SideDuring the star-studded event, PEOPLE spotted the couple cozying up to each other from their seats and linking arms on stage.
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By Your Side
During the star-studded event, PEOPLE spotted the couple cozying up to each other from their seats and linking arms on stage.
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Something to Celebrate
Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande.Mike Coppola/Getty; Ethan Slater/Instagram
Mike Coppola/Getty; Ethan Slater/Instagram
source: people.com
