Exploring the Love Story of Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater: November 2024

A month after publicly supporting Grande during her Saturday Night Live hosting debut in October 2024, Ethan Slater finally opened up about their romantic relationship and the intense media scrutiny that accompanied it. This was a moment of vulnerability as he shared his feelings for the first time.

Reflecting on their journey, Slater described the year as “an amazing experience,” highlighting the beauty of falling in love with Grande while they collaborated on the film adaptation of Wicked. In an insightful interview with GQ in October 2024, he expressed his pride in Ariana, stating, “I’m just really excited. I’m really, really proud of Ari and the dedication she’s shown. She has truly poured herself into this project.”

Despite the joy he felt, Slater also shared his struggle with public perception, admitting that it was challenging to navigate the wait for acceptance from others while the media held onto their pens and papers, eager for commentary. The pressure of public scrutiny weighed heavily on him.

He elaborated on the difficulties of having one’s private life dissected by the public, saying, “It’s really tough when people who have no insight into the real situation comment on personal matters. There were significant changes occurring in our lives that were not fully understood by outsiders.”

Nonetheless, Slater managed to filter out much of the external noise. He expressed his admiration for Grande’s song “Imperfect For You,” which is rumored to be inspired by their relationship, saying, “I absolutely love that song.”