1 week Ago By Hollie Beale
Ethan Slater , star of Wicked , has admitted that he's found it "difficult" dealing with the public scrutiny of his relationship with singer Ariana Grande. The two first crossed paths on the set of the film adaptation of Wicked in 2022, and their relationship quickly became a hot topic as both were legally married at the time. This might explain why Slater was seen solo on the red carpet of Wicked this past weekend, while Grande was photographed alongside co-star Cynthia Erivo.
Grammy nominations 2025 slammed by fans as major stars snubbed Kim Kardashian gifted early Wicked viewing from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Dressed in a dark green jacket, black trousers, and a matching bowtie, Slater certainly looked the part. When their relationship first came to light, the 32-year-old actor was married to Lilly Jay, with whom he shares a child. Rumors suggest that Slater and Grande began their alleged affair while filming the two-part movie.
In an interview with GQ magazine, Slater opened up about the challenges of having his private life under the public microscope. He said: "I think there was something that was really difficult about things in your private life being commented on and looked at by the public." DON'T MISS.
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" A year later, despite the scandal surrounding their on-set romance, the pair seem to be stronger than ever. The upcoming film delves into the untold backstory of the Wicked Witch Of The West from "The Wizard Of Oz," drawing its narrative from Gregory Maguire's imaginative novel, which also inspired the hit musical. Cynthia stars in the titular role while Ariana portrays her best friend Galinda before she evolves into the benevolent Good Witch of the North.
Ethan takes on the role of Boq, whose affections for Galinda lead to a tragic fate. The actor expressed his enthusiasm and admiration for co-star Ariana's performance to a publication, saying: "I'm just really excited. I'm just really, really proud of Ari and the work she's done on this.
"I'm really excited to be there for this next step of it when the world gets to see the amazing thing that she did.".
