Ariana Grande Addresses Rumors

In a revealing new interview with Vanity Fair, Ariana Grande has finally addressed the swirling rumors regarding her relationship with fellow Wicked star Ethan Slater—particularly accusations of infidelity related to the timing of their unions.

Timeline of Unions

The relationship between Ariana and Ethan captured headlines shortly after Ariana's public divorce from Dalton Gomez in July 2023. Just days later, it was reported that Ethan was also filing for divorce from his wife, Lily Jay, with whom he shares a young son. Although subsequent reports suggested both parties were separated from their spouses before they started seeing each other, the rumor mill continued to churn, fueling claims of betrayal.

Ariana’s Response to Media

“It definitely doesn’t get any easier, seeing some of the negativity that was birthed by disreputable tabloids,” Ariana shared, reflecting on the impact of sensationalist media coverage on her life. “A lot of people were working on this project during a very transitional time for me. We were away for two years filming, so it’s no surprise that tabloids jumped at the chance to invent stories that would boost their sales.”

Defending Ethan Slater

The singer expressed disappointment over how many people accepted the harshest interpretations of her situation. “That was definitely a tough ride,” she acknowledged. Ariana made it clear that the portrayal of Ethan by some media outlets was far from reality. “There couldn’t be a less accurate depiction of a human being than the one that the tabloids spread about him,