Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater: A Timeline of Their Relationship
7 june 2026 в 21:37
Ariana Grande has always attracted public attention with her romances. Whether it was her brief engagement to Pete Davidson or her marriage to Dalton Gomez, the singer known for the song «God is a Woman» has always been in the spotlight. Her recent relationship with Ethan Slater has also caught the attention of fans, especially after both stars divorced their spouses shortly after their romance became public.
**Let's take a look at the timeline of their relationship.**
Although the adaptation of the popular Broadway musical «Wicked» has been in development for many years, the initial cast for the film was announced only in 2021, with Ariana being named Glinda in November 2021. Ethan was confirmed for the role of Boq in December 2022. Filming began in late 2022.
Long before rumors of Ariana and Ethan’s romance surfaced, the «7 rings» singer separated from her husband, Dalton Gomez, in February 2023. They both filed for divorce in September 2023 and quickly settled their affairs.
Five months after news of her split from Dalton, it was revealed that Ariana began dating her «Wicked» co-star in July. Although details were scarce, it was also reported that Ethan had separated from his wife, Lilly Jay, before their relationship began.
**Ethan files for divorce from his wife**
Shortly after news of Ariana and Ethan emerged, he filed for divorce from Lilly on July 26. Following the breakup, Ethan’s ex-wife criticized the pop star in a statement to Page Six. «The story is really about [Ariana]. She’s not a ‘girl's girl.' My family is just collateral damage», - she said. «The story is her and Dalton».
Amid Ethan’s divorce, it was reported that Ariana was giving her new boyfriend a bit of «space», - according to a TMZ report. However, a source noted that despite this, the couple continued to date and wanted to see each other.
After filing for divorce, Ariana and Ethan made their first public appearance as a couple. They were spotted on a date at Disneyland on September 25. A source reported that they had a great time with friends, including Ariana’s mother and brother. «They went [to Disneyland] with a big group of friends and are very happy», - the source said.
Shortly after their Disneyland date, sources reported that the «SpongeBob SquarePants» musical star moved in with Ariana in New York in October. «Ethan told his friends and future ex-wife [Lilly Jay] that he is living with Ariana full-time in New York», - a source told Us Weekly.
Ariana and Ethan began to appear more frequently in public after several months of dating. The couple was spotted on a romantic evening at a New York hotel and restaurant, enjoying the city skyline on October 21. They looked very close, sitting at a table in the corner.
Returning to their theatrical roots, the couple had a fun Halloween at the Broadway show «Spamalot». Ethan and the «Positions» singer were seen leaving the theater after what was undoubtedly a night full of laughter.
Although neither Ariana nor Ethan posted pictures of each other on social media, the couple made their Instagram debut when Ethan’s «Spamalot» co-star, Andrew Rannells, shared a photo of himself posing with Ariana and the Broadway star on November 13.
A week before Christmas, Ariana and Ethan dined at an Italian restaurant in New York with the pop star’s father, Ed Butera. Photos of the trio entering the restaurant were published by Page Six.
«They had dinner with her father and family at the family’s favorite Italian restaurant», - a source told the publication. «They also attended Ethan’s performance in his Broadway musical 'Spamalot.' They enjoy supporting each other in their work»
**Let's take a look at the timeline of their relationship.**
Although the adaptation of the popular Broadway musical «Wicked» has been in development for many years, the initial cast for the film was announced only in 2021, with Ariana being named Glinda in November 2021. Ethan was confirmed for the role of Boq in December 2022. Filming began in late 2022.
Long before rumors of Ariana and Ethan’s romance surfaced, the «7 rings» singer separated from her husband, Dalton Gomez, in February 2023. They both filed for divorce in September 2023 and quickly settled their affairs.
Five months after news of her split from Dalton, it was revealed that Ariana began dating her «Wicked» co-star in July. Although details were scarce, it was also reported that Ethan had separated from his wife, Lilly Jay, before their relationship began.
**Ethan files for divorce from his wife**
Shortly after news of Ariana and Ethan emerged, he filed for divorce from Lilly on July 26. Following the breakup, Ethan’s ex-wife criticized the pop star in a statement to Page Six. «The story is really about [Ariana]. She’s not a ‘girl's girl.' My family is just collateral damage», - she said. «The story is her and Dalton».
Amid Ethan’s divorce, it was reported that Ariana was giving her new boyfriend a bit of «space», - according to a TMZ report. However, a source noted that despite this, the couple continued to date and wanted to see each other.
After filing for divorce, Ariana and Ethan made their first public appearance as a couple. They were spotted on a date at Disneyland on September 25. A source reported that they had a great time with friends, including Ariana’s mother and brother. «They went [to Disneyland] with a big group of friends and are very happy», - the source said.
Shortly after their Disneyland date, sources reported that the «SpongeBob SquarePants» musical star moved in with Ariana in New York in October. «Ethan told his friends and future ex-wife [Lilly Jay] that he is living with Ariana full-time in New York», - a source told Us Weekly.
Ariana and Ethan began to appear more frequently in public after several months of dating. The couple was spotted on a romantic evening at a New York hotel and restaurant, enjoying the city skyline on October 21. They looked very close, sitting at a table in the corner.
Returning to their theatrical roots, the couple had a fun Halloween at the Broadway show «Spamalot». Ethan and the «Positions» singer were seen leaving the theater after what was undoubtedly a night full of laughter.
Although neither Ariana nor Ethan posted pictures of each other on social media, the couple made their Instagram debut when Ethan’s «Spamalot» co-star, Andrew Rannells, shared a photo of himself posing with Ariana and the Broadway star on November 13.
A week before Christmas, Ariana and Ethan dined at an Italian restaurant in New York with the pop star’s father, Ed Butera. Photos of the trio entering the restaurant were published by Page Six.
«They had dinner with her father and family at the family’s favorite Italian restaurant», - a source told the publication. «They also attended Ethan’s performance in his Broadway musical 'Spamalot.' They enjoy supporting each other in their work»
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