American singer and actor Ariana Grande, 32, and Ethan Slater, 34, have ended their three-year relationship.
A representative for the couple confirmed the breakup to People and other outlets Monday, saying the two parted on good terms. "After plenty of time and careful consideration, they have decided to go their separate ways," the representative said, adding that the split had quietly taken place months earlier. "They are still friends and are very supportive of each other."
The two are believed to have first met during rehearsals for the film "Wicked," which opened in 2024. Grande played the lead role of Glinda, while Slater took on the supporting role of Boq.
Their relationship drew widespread criticism amid allegations of infidelity. Grande had married Dalton Gomez in 2021, and Slater was also married to a private individual named Lilly Jay. Both ended their respective marriages around the time they began dating.
However, the precise timeline of when their relationship began and when their divorces were finalized has never been made fully clear, leaving questions about whether either was still married at the time. Both have denied the affair allegations through representatives, maintaining that they did not begin seeing each other until after their previous relationships had ended.
Meanwhile, Grande is set to release her new studio album "Petal" in July. She is currently focused on preparing the record alongside her ongoing tour.
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