Ariana Grande and her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, were recently seen sharing a romantic evening in New York City. The songstress known for “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored” and the Broadway star from “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical” chose the MO Lounge within the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hotel for their date. Candid photos, acquired by TMZ, capture the couple exchanging affectionate glances over glasses of wine and delightful snacks.
An onlooker revealed that Grande, who is set to star alongside Slater in the upcoming theatrical adaptation of “Wicked,” made a subtle shift during their date, moving from sitting across from Slater to a more intimate side-by-side position. The observer disclosed that the 30-year-old Grande was consistently whispering sweet sentiments into her partner’s ear and sharing affectionate kisses. Their rendezvous at the lounge lasted for approximately two hours before they decided to call it a night.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater (Credits: Billboard)
While Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater initially aimed to keep their relationship discreet, recent events suggest they are becoming more open about their romance. This change comes shortly after the “7 Rings” singer concluded her divorce from real estate agent Dalton Gomez. Their split was amicably resolved due to the existence of a well-defined prenuptial agreement they had in place prior to marriage. An insider commented on their separation, stating, “Ariana and Dalton really wanted to take care of each other through all of this and make it as easy on one another as possible — which is why they really took their time with everything. They have a strong mutual respect for each other.”
In contrast, Slater is currently navigating his own divorce with his estranged wife, Lily Jay, with whom he shares a young son. Sources close to the stage actor have revealed his determination to maintain a significant presence in his child’s life as a co-parent.
When news of Ethan Slater’s blossoming relationship with Ariana Grande first emerged earlier this year, Lily Jay voiced her opinions, suggesting that the “Side to Side” singer is not particularly inclined to connect with other women and characterizing her family as “collateral damage” in the process.
