Remembering Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande: A Timeline of Their Relationship
Ethan Slater made his first public appearance post-breakup with Ariana Grande at the Shakespeare in the Park’s Romeo & Juliet red carpet in New York City. He looked cheerful and casual in a white t-shirt, black jeans, and white sneakers. The couple, who met on the set of a musical film, had split months ago, as confirmed by E! News. Meanwhile, Grande has been busy on The Eternal Sunshine Tour, where she hinted at her recent breakup during performances. Despite not referencing Slater during the tour, Grande has been open about the challenges they faced as a couple in the past.
Let's take a trip down memory lane to revisit the key moments of Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande's relationship. In September 2023, they were seen together at Disney World, and Grande subtly supported Slater's role in Spamalot on Broadway. The couple engaged in some subtle PDA in October 2023 and Grande attended the opening night of Spamalot in November 2023. They celebrated the holidays together in December 2023 and January 2024, with Grande teasing new music that coincidentally matched Slater's initials.
In the summer of 2024, Grande's brother Frankie approved of Slater, and the couple attended the 2024 Stanley Cup final together. In September 2024, Grande publicly addressed her relationship with Slater, defending him against tabloid negativity. Slater finalized his divorce with ex Lilly Jay the same month. In November 2024, Slater reflected on their relationship in a GQ interview, expressing pride in Grande's work and addressing the public scrutiny they faced. The couple attended a press event for Wicked in Sydney in November 2024 and had a magical night at the 2025 Oscars.
Despite breakup rumors in November 2025, Grande included a photo with Slater in her Instagram carousel from the premiere of Wicked: For Good. The couple officially broke up in June 2026, marking the end of their relationship.