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Exploring Ethan Slater’s Dating History amid News of His Relationship with Ariana Grande
In the aftermath of his split from his wife Lilly Jay, Ethan Slater has reportedly started dating again with one of his co-stars from the upcoming…
In the aftermath of his split from his wife Lilly Jay, Ethan Slater has reportedly started dating again with one of his co-stars from the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked.
According to TMZ, Slater is currently dating Ariana Grande, who will portray the character Glinda in the Broadway musical’s cinematic version.
Sources told TMZ that the pair’s romance reportedly blossomed during the production of the movie, and they have been together for several months now.
The first sign of their relationship surfaced online in March 2023 when Slater was pictured with his arm around Grande celebrating Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar victory in London.
Ariana Grande and new boyfriend Ethan Slater in a previously captured photo. pic.twitter.com/LmQa6bx1eV
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While Grande and her two years of husband Dalton Gomez have yet to officially file divorce documents, sources confirm that their relationship ended in January 2023.
A source told People, “Ariana and Dalton separated in January. She and Ethan recently began dating, and he is separated from his wife.”
The news of Slater’s newfound romance with Grande has intrigued fans and media alike, leading them to know more about his dating history.
Ethan Slater was married to Lilly Jay for over a decade
Slater found love with Jay back in 2012. Their relationship blossomed from being high school sweethearts, and in August 2014, they made the bold move to New York City together.
After dating for six years, Slater and Jay tied the knot in the fall of 2018. To mark their second wedding anniversary, Slater took to Instagram to share a rare photo from their wedding in November 2020.
Ethan Slater and his former wife Lilly Jay. (Source: )
He wrote, “Two years into marriage and we still find each other funny. Phew,” alongside their wedding picture.
Their bond grew stronger with each passing year, as celebrated in November 2022 when Slater posted, “My best friend. 4 years married, 10 years together,” in honor of their anniversary.
In 2022, the pair welcomed their child, however, it wasn’t until January 2023, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical star delightedly confirmed the arrival of their baby boy.
I’d vomit non-stop if I were the wife. This is Ariana Grande’s new man Ethan Slater. He just had his kid last year with his wife he’d been together for TEN YEARS.
— Désirée (@irees)
ARIANA GRANDE EVEN LIKED THESE PHOTOS. TMZ EXPLAIN!!! pic.twitter.com/V9zRSBuzD1
He noted, “Super vague post, but we have a baby now,” while sharing heartwarming photos, including a positive pregnancy test from December 2021 and a picture of them pushing a baby stroller in December 2022.
Similarly, two months before the public revelation that he was seeing Grande, Slater paid to his wife. He gushed, “Happy first Mother’s Day to the most loving caring, and wonderful mom/person in the world.”
As of now, Slater and Jay are separated and are reportedly living separately since the beginning of 2023.
Who is Ethan Slater?
Slater, born on June 2, 1992, is a talented actor who hails from Maryland. He received his education at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School and Georgetown Day School.
After completing his schooling, Slater pursued higher education at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Ethan Slater. (Source: )
While still a college sophomore, he achieved a breakthrough in his acting career. He landed the role of SpongeBob SquarePants in the musical of the same name, which catapulted him into the limelight.
His exceptional performance in the iconic role earned him a well-deserved Tony nomination, solidifying his place in the world of Broadway.
His other off-Broadway acting credits include Camelot, Assassins, and Goodnight, Oscar, and is currently busy filming Wicked.