Ethan Slater, accompanied by his girlfriend Ariana Grande, showed his support for other Broadway shows while performing in Spamalot. On Sunday, November 12, the couple happily posed with fellow Broadway stars Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad backstage at Gutenberg! The Musical!
“We had an amazing time in Schlimmer yesterday!” Rannells, who is 45 years old, shared on Instagram on Monday, November 13. “I had the pleasure of enjoying the company of Ethan Slater and Michael Urie from Spamalot. They are both fantastic individuals to share dreams and aspirations with. And guess what? Ariana Grande was also there! It made for a perfect Sunday. I highly recommend watching Spamalot!”
Josh Gad, aged 42, took to his Instagram Story to provide another sneak peek of Ethan Slater backstage. He subtly hinted that Slater would be the surprise guest portraying the producer in Sunday's performance, expressing his gratitude to Slater for delivering an outstanding performance and being a part of their shared journey.
Grande's whirlwind romance with Slater was revealed in July, coinciding with our confirmation of her separation from ex-husband Dalton Gomez. According to a source, Ariana and Dalton had been facing issues for several months, even before her departure for Wicked filming in London. The distance between them only exacerbated their problems, leading to their separation and the likelihood of a divorce.
Grande officially initiated divorce proceedings with Gomez in September, declaring their official separation date as February 20. The divorce was ultimately concluded and confirmed by Us in October.
In a parallel course of events, Slater also filed for divorce from his estranged spouse, Lilly Jay, on July 26, which coincided with the public disclosure of his relationship with Grande. "Lilly was completely blindsided," disclosed another source to Us during that period.
Jay criticized Grande and labeled her family as "collateral damage" as the ongoing drama unfolded. Sharing their thoughts with Page Six on July 27, Jay emphasized that the focus should be on Grande and her relationship with Dalton.
Grande and Slater crossed paths while filming Wicked. Grande is portraying Glinda in the upcoming movie musical, while Slater has taken on the character of Boq.
According to a reliable source in July, "Ariana and Ethan are in a relationship, although it is still in its early stages." The insider added, "Ariana and Ethan have recently started dating, but they have a great time together and are enjoying each other's company."
Grande and Slater have made efforts to maintain privacy in their relationship since the summer. In September, they made their first public appearance at Disneyland, accompanied by family and friends.
In the subsequent month, they were spotted enjoying a dinner together in New York City. Images obtained by TMZ displayed their undeniable affection for one another.
Grande and Slater have decided to call New York City their home as their relationship continues to flourish. According to a source, Ethan has shared the news with his friends and his soon-to-be ex-wife that he is now residing with Ariana on a full-time basis. The couple seems to be incredibly content and mutually supportive, receiving love and approval from all of Ariana's friends.