Ethan Slater's inner circle 'worried' Ariana Grande will 'break his heart' amid ‘Wicked’ romance

The romance between Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater has blossomed on the set of the two-part musical movie adaptation, "Wicked," filming in London since December 2022. Despite their love for each other, Slater's close friends are expressing concerns about the relationship, as published in an exclusive report to US Weekly.

While working together on the movie, Grande, 30, and Slater, 31, found themselves drawn to each other. Their connection grew stronger, and they became "very much in love," according to an insider. However, Slater's friends are cautious about the impact the relationship may have on him.

As their feelings for each other developed, Grande and Slater didn't attempt to hide their affection while on set. The source disclosed that the pair was seen holding hands between takes, displaying their emotions openly before their costars.

Ariana Grande's Past Heartbreak

News of Grande's romance with Slater comes shortly after the confirmation of her split from her husband Dalton Gomez. The two had been facing issues for months before their separation, which garnered media attention. Following their breakup, Grande is said to be "determined to move forward" and embrace the next chapter in her life.

Ethan Slater's Privacy

Amid Drama Despite the public attention surrounding their relationship, neither Grande nor Slater have publicly addressed their romance. However, Slater took steps to protect his privacy by making his Instagram profile private during this time of speculation.

Support from the SpongeBob Family

Ethan Slater is widely recognized for his Tony-nominated role in "The SpongeBob Musical," where he originated the beloved character. Amid the buzz surrounding his connection with Grande, Jill Talley, wife of SpongeBob's voice actor Tom Kenny, took to social media to clarify that her marriage remains strong.

She playfully teased the fans, confirming that Tom Kenny is not dating Ariana Grande. Instead, she expressed her admiration for the couple's adorable relationship and celebrated her own 27th wedding anniversary with Tom Kenny.

FAQs

Q1:What made Ariana Grande famous?
At the age of 15, Grande embarked on her music career in the 2008 Broadway musical "13." Her fame skyrocketed when she portrayed Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon TV series "Victorious" (2010-2013) and "Sam & Cat" (2013-2014). Recognizing her talent, label executives from Republic Records signed her in 2011 after seeing her cover songs on YouTube.

Q2:What was Ariana Grande's role in 13?
Ariana Grande's role in "13" was that of the cheerleader Charlotte. Although she has now become an international pop star, her journey began with this character in the musical. Elizabeth Gillies, known for her recent role in Dynasty on the CW, portrayed Lucy, another cheerleader in the production, who attempts to steal her best friend Kendra's crush.