The Extraordinary Love Story of Ethan Slater and Lilly Jay: A Timeless Journey
Ethan Slater's relationship timeline with wife Lilly Jay spans over a decade, filled with cherished moments Their love story began in 2012, leading to their beautiful wedding in August 2014 Despite rumors, their bond remained strong until June 2018 However, in November 2018, Ethan moved on and found love with 'Wicked' co-star Ariana Grande Their relationship flourished through 2022, but sadly came to an end in January 2023 Despite the heartbreak, both Ethan and Lilly found happiness separately by May 2023, and their lives took different paths By July 2023, they had moved forward, embracing new chapters
Ethan Slater and his wife Lilly Jay were together for over a decade before their separation. After this, Slater began a relationship with his Wicked costar, Ariana Grande.
Slater, widely recognized for his role as SpongeBob SquarePants in the musical, first found love with Jay in 2012. Two years later, they relocated to New York City and built a life together.
Their love story reached its peak as they exchanged vows in the autumn of 2018. In November 2020, Slater expressed their enduring humor in their two years of marriage, accompanied by a seldom-seen photograph from their wedding day, shared on Instagram. "Happy anniversary to the person I cherish the most," Slater declared.
Although Slater and Jay seemed to be in a stable relationship in the autumn of 2022, evident by the arrival of their baby boy that year, by the following summer, they had parted ways.
In July 2023, there was speculation of a romance between Slater and Grande. This arose as they grew close while filming the Wicked movie in the U.K., which started in early 2023. Grande, who married Dalton Gomez in May 2021, had previously split from him in January. Similarly, Slater was separated from his wife. According to a source, Grande and Slater had recently started seeing each other and were having fun together, enjoying each other's company.
Scroll down for Slater and estranged wife Jay’s relationship timeline from the beginning:
2012
Slater and Jay, who were high school sweethearts, began their romance.
August 2014
The pair moved to New York City together after growing up in Maryland.
Ethan Slater and Lilly Jay. Courtesy of Ethan Slater/Instagram
June 2018
Jay was by Slater’s side when he attended the 2018 Tony Awards following his nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for SpongeBob SquarePants.
November 2018
The twosome got married after six years of dating.
November 2022
Slater took to Instagram to commemorate their anniversary, expressing his admiration for his best friend. "We have been married for 4 years and have enjoyed 10 years together," he wrote. He emphasized that this particular year has been extraordinary and unexpected, adding a touch of peculiarity.
Ethan Slater and Lilly Jay. Courtesy of Ethan Slater/Instagram
January 2023
May 2023
Slater took to social media to share the exciting news that he and Jay have become parents to a baby boy just before the start of the new year. With a touch of humor, he playfully mentioned the vagueness of his post, yet revealed the joyous arrival of their little one. In his post, Slater shared snapshots from December 2021, including an image of Jay's positive pregnancy test, and a heartwarming picture of the couple pushing a baby stroller in December 2022.
July 2023
Happy first Mother's Day to the incredible mom/person in the world who is full of love, care, and wonder. From me and this adorable little guy, we send our heartfelt wishes.Grande and Dalton's divorce was confirmed by Us days after Grande attended Wimbledon with her Wicked costar, Jonathan Bailey, and was spotted without her wedding ring. According to a source, they ended their relationship in January, right after the actress flew to London to begin filming the two-part movie.
Shortly after, Us also confirmed that Grande and Slater, who plays munchkin Boq in the musical-inspired film, have started dating following their previous breakups. Neither Grande nor Slater has addressed their newfound romance or their recent separations publicly.
