Not only was the role transformative for the singer and actress, but on set of Wicked, she met her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, who plays Boq in the film. “My unbiased opinion is that she’s one of the best comedians that’s been in a movie in a long time. She’s a genius,” he said of Ariana's performance in the movie musical.

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Ariana Grande, global superstar who fascinates her fans with her powerful voice worldwide, has kicked off her 2024 with a bang, as she shared a never-before-seen photo with her boyfriend

Ariana Grande subtly included a sweet picture with her boyfriend and Wicked costar Ethan Slater in a roundup of some of her year’s most heartwarming moments: “A year full of art and heart.”

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Ariana Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, and her brother, Frankie Grande, proved family and romance can mix as they posed together for a cheerful snap at the Palm Springs International

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater didn’t walk the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globes together—and spent the ceremony apart. Here's why.