Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are maintaining a strong relationship, despite not making a joint appearance at the recent Golden Globes event. Ariana chose to walk the red carpet with her close friend Doug Middlebrook, dispelling rumors of a split with Ethan, whom she has been dating since July 2023.
Speculation about the couple’s relationship status arose in 2025, suggesting ups and downs throughout the year. However, insiders have confirmed that Ariana and Ethan are currently more united than ever. Their bond has endured challenges, especially as Ariana dedicated her time to promoting their movie, “Wicked: For Good,” prioritizing their work over public appearances.
Sources close to the couple revealed that while Ariana was occupied with movie promotions, they preferred spending quality time together away from public scrutiny. They are described as a couple comfortable in their routine, enjoying simple activities such as playing board games and watching shows at home rather than seeking extravagant outings.
During the promotional tour for “Wicked: For Good,” Ariana and her co-star Cynthia Erivo extensively traveled to promote the film, while Ethan, portraying Boq in the movie, limited his appearances to the premieres in New York and London. Despite questions about working closely with his girlfriend, Ethan praised the entire cast without specifically addressing their relationship.
Fans observed that Ariana and Ethan strategically avoided being photographed together during the movie promotion, emphasizing the importance of promoting the film alongside Cynthia rather than drawing attention solely to their relationship. Ethan’s professionalism and understanding of the industry dynamics were highlighted as contributors to his support for Ariana’s promotional priorities.
A public display of affection between Ariana and Ethan at the New York premiere reinforced their united front, countering rumors of relationship troubles. Their relationship history, starting amidst Ariana’s divorce from Dalton Gomez and Ethan’s previous marriage to Lilly Jay, had sparked controversy. Lilly had publicly expressed her shock and challenges in accepting the end of her marriage in a candid essay.
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