Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have officially ended their three-year relationship, according to multiple reports. The couple, who met while working on the 2024 film adaptation of "Wicked," separated several months ago in an amicable manner. A source told People that the decision was made after careful consideration, and the two remain friends and supportive of each other.
Grande, 32, and Slater, 34, had been linked since 2023 and made their relationship Instagram-official in 2024. Both had previously finalized divorces from their respective ex-partners before dating each other. Grande was married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez, while Slater was married to psychologist Lilly Jay, with whom he shares a child.
In recent months, Grande has been focused on her "Eternal Sunshine" tour, which began on June 6 in Oakland. She has hinted that this may be her last tour for a long time. Meanwhile, Slater wrapped up the off-Broadway run of "Marcel on the Run" in March. Grande is also set to release her upcoming album, "Petal," next month, which includes the single "I Hate That I Made You Love Me." Some fans have speculated that the song may reference her relationship with Slater, though sources close to Grande deny any direct connection.
Both Grande and Slater have been busy with their respective careers. Grande received an Oscar nomination for her role in "Wicked," while Slater was nominated for a Tony Award for his Broadway debut as SpongeBob SquarePants.