Ariana Grande’s Wicked has been in the production for what feels like forever. For years, it seemed like the movie might stay stuck in Oz forever. The film was announced in 2016. And it took eight years for the project to finally check off its premiere. Nonetheless, finally, the musical is on track to become one of the most talked-about films of 2024. But as it turns out, something else has managed to sneak a bit of the spotlight of the anticipated film- and that is the romance between Ariana Grande and her co-star and boyfriend, Ethan Slater. 

Grande and Slater were spotted indulging in some sweet PDA at the Wicked premiere, something they had, until now, refrained from doing.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have largely kept their relationship lowkey after it went public in 2023, especially since both were going through breakups with their spouses at the time. But at the Wicked premiere in LA, the couple did not shy away from showing a little affection. In one of the photos that surfaced from the event, Grande was seen playfully interacting with Slater, her hands resting on his chest. 

This came right after their Sydney premiere, where the couple shared a few sweet, quiet moments together as well. After taking their spots for group photos at the premiere, Grande wrapped her arms around Slater, looking every bit the couple. And while the 'positions' singer was recently robbed of her Grammy nods, she sure has a lot to look forward to now that the couple have made their relationship official. 

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While Grande confirmed her relationship on social media, Slater also took a moment to reflect on the year-long backlash they both faced.

Ariana Grande recently went 'Instagram official' with her new boyfriend and Wicked co-star, Ethan Slater. At the Sydney premiere of Wicked, the 31-year-old singer shared her first photo with Slater on Instagram. The picture showed Grande leading Slater down a set of stairs, one of several photos she posted on her Instagram that gave fans a glimpse into their growing relationship. The Lightning Bugs in a Jar actor also spoke out about his romance with Grande, sharing what it was like to fall in love while working on the highly anticipated film. 

In an interview with GQ last month, Slater mentioned how challenging it was to have his private life exposed to the public, especially when it came to the intense scrutiny surrounding their relationship. But after a year filled with controversies and backlash, it seems the couple is finally comfortable, and is no longer shying away from sharing their love with the world.

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