The news broke the same month that Grande and Dalton Gomez He called it quits after two years of marriage. Slater, meanwhile, The wife filed for divorce Lily Jay Shortly after his romance with Grande made headlines.
After keeping their relationship under the radar in the summer of 2023, Grande and Slater began going out together that September. “They're a little goofy and (they're both) theater geeks at heart. She likes that about him. It's mutual.” An insider said exclusively weFor the couple in November 2023. “Their relationship is thriving. It's easy without any drama.
Scroll down to relive Grande and Slater's relationship from the beginning:
December 2022
Slater has been cast as Boq in the two-parter evil The film was released shortly before filming began in London in December. Grande in the meantime It was announced as Glinda in November 2021.
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July 2023
we Confirm it Grande and Gomez parted ways earlier in the year. An insider said we At the time they split in January after having issues they “couldn't resolve” before Grande went to London to film evil. The source pointed out that “the distance did not help” their marriage.
“Ariana and Ethan are dating,” a separate source said. we In July, Grande and Slater reportedly broke up when they sparked a romance. “Ariana and Ethan have only recently started seeing each other but are having a lot of fun together and enjoying each other's company.”
Duo Went out for a Disneyland date On September 22, a few days later Grande has filed for divorce from Gomez. “They went (to Disneyland) with a big group of friends including her mother and brother and they are really happy,” a source exclusively said. we From the picnic. “All her friends love him.”
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October 2023
The couple took the next step in their romance by starting to live together in the Big Apple. An insider said exclusively we On October 4th. “Ethan has told his friends and his soon-to-be ex-wife that he and Ariana are living full time in New York,” the source said, noting that Grande and Slater are “really happy and really good for each other.”
Two days later, we Confirm it Grande and Gomez have settled their divorce. In the wake of their divorce, Grande and Slater became more public about their relationship. The Grammy winner was seen supporting Slater on October 31 at his first night of previews Broadway musical Spamalot In New York City.
In addition to spending time with their theater friends, Grande and the ex SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical The performer got to know each other's loved ones. “Ethan and Ariana’s relationship is going well, and they are both very involved in each other’s lives,” an insider said exclusively. we On November 14th. “Ethan met her family. She met his family.
After their introduction, the source said, “Ariana's entire family has given[Ethan]their stamp of approval,” adding that Grande's inner circle “adores him and thinks he's the one for her.”
December 2023
Grande continued to support Slater throughout his career Spamalot by Bring her father, Ed Buterato perform on Christmas Eve. Before the new year, she apparently directed backlash at her and Slater's romance Long post for Instagram story.
“I have never felt such pride, joy, or love, while at the same time feeling so deeply misunderstood by people who don’t know me, who piece together whispers and make what they want of me and their assumptions into my life,” she wrote. time. “I learned how important one of those things is from the other.”
January 2024
“Things between Ariana and Ethan have become more serious in the last few months, and they are pretty much inseparable,” a source said. weHe added, “Ariana cares deeply about Ethan and definitely sees a future with him. She's looking forward to a fresh start in the new year and can't wait to see how things continue to grow for her.”
Another insider said we That same month, Slater informed his ex-wife of his romance with Grande, days before news of their relationship broke. A third source revealed that Grande and Slater are “very much in love.” “She wasn't careful.” About hiding their feelings while filming evileven holding hands between takes.
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February 2024
“I feel like we don't need to go into any detail, but, of course, there is an insatiable, inexplicable frustration, Hellish feeling “By observing people, you misunderstand the people you love and you and anything,” Grande said of her relationship on an episode of the TV show. “Zach Sang Show” On the Amazon Music Twitch channel.
As she joked when she launched her album Eternal sun In the midst of the drama surrounding her love life, it was “the worst idea ever,” adding, “I'm very nervous, because parts of it touch on real things and then parts of it are also just part of a concept. So what is this disconnect?”
March 2024
Grande releases her seventh album Eternal sunWhich included many songs It's supposed to be about Her breakup with Gomez and her relationship with Slater. “Ariana believes these songs will provide a lot of knowledge to her fans,” a source said. we at that time. “(It's) her side of the story as far as Dalton and Ethan are concerned.”
The title song of the album, “Yes, and?” He seems to be calling out the haters directly. “Don't comment on my body, don't answer,” Grande sings in the track's bridge. “Your business is yours and mine is mine / Why do you care so much who-I ride?”
April 2024
Both Grande and Slater attended CinemaCon 2024 In Las Vegas to promote eviland then they were spotted Packing on the PDA While having dinner at Nobu Cesar's Palace. Grande was seen leaning in to kiss her boyfriend, while Slater lovingly placed his hand on the back of her chair.
June 2024
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Grande and Slater made a rare public appearance in Stanley Cup Final At sunrise in Florida. They were wearing matching Florida Panthers jerseys.
October 2024
GQ I mentioned that Slater He blushed noticeably When asked about falling in love with Grande while filming evil.
“That's a really nice question,” Slater said. “That's nice of you to ask. That's a really nice question.”
He continued: “Obviously it's been a really, really big year, and I think there was something that was really difficult in terms of things in your private life being commented on and viewed by the public. There were a lot of big changes in private life that were already happening, so it's difficult.” So seeing people who know nothing about what's going on commenting on it and speculating and then mistaking it for people you love so just processing that part of it seems really hard.
However, it wasn't all bad. “But, of course, it's been a great year and a really beautiful thing, and I'm very excited,” Slater concluded.
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November 2024
Slater teased his girlfriend while promoting evil on Jennifer Hudson Show. “She's a comedic genius,” Slater gushed. “She's so funny. I mean, she's amazing in this movie.”
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He added, “I'm really proud of Ari and the work she's done on this. She poured herself into it. I'm really proud to have been there for this part of it, and I'm so excited to be there for this next step when the world can see the amazing thing she's done.”
Later that month, the duo made their unofficial red carpet debut at a gala Los Angeles premiere evil. Although they didn't pose for press photos as a couple, Grande and Slater did appear together in group shots. In a beautiful and candid moment, Grande was lovingly photographed Adjusting your boyfriend's tie He also smiled in return.
December 2024
Grande has rarely shown her support for Slater Instagram comment. After he posted pictures from the photo session with Shawn! She wrote: “Buster Keaton today!” and “!!!♡.”
