Ariana Grande has chosen to omit her boyfriend from behind-the-scenes pictures of 'Wicked' after his former wife addressed the public fallout of their divorce.
- December 24, 2024
AceShowbiz - Ariana Grande shared more glimpses of her "Wicked" experience on social media, but one notable presence was missing: her co-star and real-life boyfriend, Ethan Slater. His omission occurred days after his ex-wife, Lilly Jay, broke her silence on their controversial relationship.
Grande and Slater's romance made headlines in 2023 amidst their respective splits from Dalton Gomez and Lilly Jay, with whom Slater shares a child.
Despite reports that Ariana and Ethan were relieved by the absence of major criticism in Jay's essay, Grande opted to keep her beau out of the spotlight in her "Wicked" post. Snapshots with costars Cynthia Erivo and Bowen Yang dominated her post instead.
In her essay, Jay detailed her battle with postpartum depression after giving birth to their first child. Amid her struggle, she had to move to London with their newborn son to accommodate Slater who was filming "Wicked" and soon after grapple with the public fallout when his relationship with Grande became public.
Lilly's emotional essay delved into the pain of her sudden divorce and the realization of her husband's new celebrity relationship. She emphasized her desire for privacy amid the public attention her marriage's downfall had garnered.
Grande and Slater have not publicly addressed the controversy, but fans have expressed outrage on social media and condemned Slater's treatment of Lilly. Many have questioned his relationship with Grande, given his previous actions.
