Ariana Grande’s Meek Defense of Boyfriend Ethan Slater Amid Affair Rumors Fell Flat After His Ex-wife Lilly Jay’s Gut-Wrenching Claims

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are one of the most talked-about Hollywood couples in 2024. The two starred in the film adaptation of Wicked, and the rumors about their romance started to spread as they started to film the movie. During the same time, Grande quietly separated from her husband Dalton Gomez, and the rumors of Grande and Slater were confirmed by a source.

It was also reported at the same time that Grande and Slater had reportedly split from their respective partners when they started filming. But the spurring rampant rumors of infidelity on Slater’s behalf started to spread. The singer-actress is now defending Ethan Slater’s ex-wife’s comment about Grande.

Ariana Grande slams the criticism of Wicked co-star and beau Ethan Slater

Actress-singer Ariana Grande’s performance as Glinda in the musical fantasy film Wicked was highly appreciated. She starred alongside Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and more. But something that took center stage during the filming of the movie was the relationship between Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Grande defended the criticism surrounding Ethan Slater and her relationship. She said,

Of course, I went through a lot of life changes during the filming of Wicked. A lot of people that were working on it did. We were away for two years. The most disappointing part was to see so many people believe the worst of it. That was a tough ride.

The actress added that there couldn’t be a less accurate depiction of a human being, noting that no one tries harder or spreads themselves thinner to be there for the people that he loves and cares about. She mentioned that there is no one on this earth with a better heart.

Ariana Grande did not go into detail about their relationship but was adamant that the speculation about their relationship was not going to ruin her happiness. She shared with the publication at the time that it has taken her a lot of hard work to be able to last this long and to heal certain parts of her relationship to fame.

Grande did not hesitate to mention that the tabloid culture has been trying to destroy her since she was 19 years old. But she is 31 years old now and has understood how to deal with criticism, and she is extremely proud of who she is becoming.

Ethan Slater’s ex-wife Lilly Jay slammed Ariana Grande for ‘wrecking her marriage’

In an essay titled ‘How Does My Divorce Make You Feel?’, for The Cut, Ethan Slater’s ex-wife Lilly Jay wrote that no one gets married thinking they’ll get divorced. Especially not just after giving birth to their first child and especially not in the shadow of her husband’s new relationship with a celebrity. She hinted towards Slater and Grande’s relationship.

According to reports by Radar Online, Grande has made a new move where she has been asking Ethan Slater to stop Lilly Jay from speculating and talking about their relationship in the public. Source said,

She’s pressuring Ethan to get her to stop, even pay her off if that’s what it takes. She believes every time his ex puts herself out there, it’s more damaging to Ariana’s image. Ariana wants to marry Ethan but fears that their past is going to follow them around forever if Lilly keeps bringing it up.

The reports have also suggested that the actress-singer hates the fact that Jay talks about them now and then and calls her a ‘homewrecker.’ The sources have added that Slater’s ex is aware that things are over between her and the actor, but she keeps talking about their relationship, knowing the fact that it’s going to put pressure on Slater’s relationship with the singer.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were recently spotted at the National Board of Review Gala in New York. Sources revealed that the two of them looked really happy and in love.

Wicked is available to stream on Prime Video on VOD.