Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have split after nearly three years together.
People reported that the Wicked costars ended the relationship several months ago. A source told the outlet the breakup was amicable and said Grande and Slater remain friends.
TMZ reported the same timeline, citing sources close to the former couple who said the decision came after careful consideration.
The breakup closes a relationship that became public in July 2023 after Grande and Slater met while working on the two-part film adaptation of Wicked.
The Split Happened Months Ago
People’s source said Grande and Slater “gave lots of time and careful consideration” before deciding to separate. TMZ reported that the former couple quietly ended the romantic relationship months before the news surfaced on June 8.
The reports describe the split as friendly, not dramatic. People’s source said the two are “still friends and very supportive of one another,” while TMZ reported that sources close to them gave a similar account.
Their Relationship Began During Wicked
Grande and Slater were first linked in July 2023 after meeting on Wicked. Grande plays Glinda in the films, while Slater plays Boq.
The relationship drew heavy attention from the start because both stars had recently separated from their spouses. TMZ reported that Grande and Slater first connected while working on Wicked and that sources said they did not begin dating until after both marriages had ended.
People reported that Grande and Slater made their relationship Instagram official in November 2024 and appeared together at several Wicked and Wicked: For Good promotional events over the next year and a half.
Grande Has a Tour and Album Ahead
People reported that Grande is focused on her Eternal Sunshine tour, which began June 6, and her next album, Petal, which is set for release July 31.
TMZ reported that Grande’s new album was not inspired by the breakup and is not about her relationship with Slater.
Grande also supported Slater’s theater work earlier this year. People reported that she posted a congratulatory message in March after the final performance of his off-Broadway play Marcel on the Train, which he co-wrote and starred in.
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