“Wicked” co-stars Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are reportedly no longer together. Although they were together for nearly three years, they reportedly split amicably a few months ago and plan to remain friends. As for the “we can’t be friends” singer, she is reportedly “doing great” and focused on her Eternal Sunshine tour and new album, Petal, which will be released on July 31.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Reportedly Split ‘Several Months’ Ago
Even though the “Wicked” costars have called it quits, they are reportedly still supportive of each other and plan to remain friends.
“It’s amicable, they gave lots of time and careful consideration and decided to go their separate ways,” an insider told PEOPLE magazine on Monday. “They are still friends and very supportive of one another. They have been quietly broken up for several months.”
The source went on to say that the “the boy is mine” singer is “doing great” and is focused on her career following the split. Her Eternal Sunshine tour kicked off on June 6, with tour dates in L.A. this weekend. She is also focused on her album, Petal, which will be released on July 31.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Met On The Set Of ‘Wicked’
Fans might remember that the former couple met on the set of “Wicked.” The first film was released on November 22, 2024, with the second following on November 21, 2025. Grande played Glinda, the good witch, while Slater played Boq.
Rumors that they were romantically involved began in July 2023, but they didn’t make their relationship Instagram official until November 2024. They appeared at many promotional events for “Wicked” while the two films were being released.
In a 2024 interview with Entertainment Tonight, the “Side to Side” singer had nothing but praise for Slater’s work, calling him “such an amazing person.”
“He’s always adorable, and he’s so amazing in this film — he’s such an amazing person,” she said at the time. “I’m so happy people are getting to know him. My heart is very happy.”
The Former Couple Have Supported Each Other’s Careers
In November 2025, Slater said that Grande’s performance was “out of this world” in a new interview with Extra at the New York City premiere of “Wicked: For Good.”
In March 2026, Grande had nothing but good things to say about the final performance of Slater’s off-Broadway play “Marcel on the Train,” which he co-wrote and starred in.
“Congratulations on a beautiful run of this very beautiful show,” Grande wrote on her Instagram Stories on March 22, as reported by PEOPLE. She went on to say that she was “so very proud.”
Ariana Grande Released A New Single In May 2026
In May 2026, Grande gave fans a taste of her new album with her vulnerable new single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” In the new track, Grande sings:
“I’ve held your projections when you’ve felt so insecure / Tell me, why is it this way? / Why you so hate to see women endure? / Is it really my fault you all gave me your hearts of your own accord? / I don’t really think so.”
The singer first announced her new album back in April. At the time, she said that Petal represents “something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging.”
Ariana Grande Is Continuing Her Acting Career
The “Thank U, Next” singer has a busy schedule ahead of her. The Eternal Sunshine Tour kicked off on June 6 at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. It will continue through Tuesday, September 1, and will wrap up at the 02 Arena in London.
However, she is not leaving her acting career behind. She is set to star in the upcoming comedy film “Focker-in-Law” and also has a role in the next season of “American Horror Story.” She will also lend her voice to the animated film adaptation of the popular Dr. Seuss book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
In addition, she will also reunite with her “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey in next year’s West End production of “Sunday in the Park with George.”
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