Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Split After Nearly Three Years Together

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have reportedly ended their relationship after nearly three years together.

The former couple quietly separated several months ago, choosing to keep the breakup private while they navigated the decision away from public attention. Sources described the split as amicable, adding that the pair remain friends and continue to support one another.

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The breakup happened months before it became public knowledge. Sources close to the pair said there was no major fallout surrounding the separation, that Grande and Slater carefully considered the decision before ending their relationship and have maintained a positive relationship since the split.

Grande, 32, and Slater, 34, first met while working on the film adaptation of Wicked, in which Grande stars as Glinda and Slater plays Boq. News of their relationship first emerged in 2023 after both had separated from their previous partners. Their romance quickly became one of the most closely followed celebrity relationships in entertainment.

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Although the couple largely kept their relationship private, they occasionally appeared together at events connected to Wicked and were often reported to be supporting each other’s professional projects. Grande publicly praised Slater’s work in previous interviews, while sources close to the pair previously described their relationship as supportive despite their demanding schedules.

Sources told TMZ that her forthcoming album is not connected to the breakup and was not inspired by the end of the relationship.

The news arrives as Grande focuses on her professional commitments. The singer recently launched her Eternal Sunshine Tour and is preparing for the release of her upcoming album, Petal, which is scheduled to arrive on July 31.

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Neither Grande nor Slater has publicly commented on the reported breakup. Representatives for both stars have also not issued public statements at the time of writing.