Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater seem to have found a romantic spark, despite both of them being in long-term relationships not too long ago. The Wicked stars were confirmed to be dating a few months after they were first spotted together at Disneyland in Florida on a Friday night. They seemed comfortable and cozy, as if nothing in the world mattered to them.
In fact, according to Us Weekly, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are now living together in New York, full time.
The pace of their relationship does raise an eyebrow, considering AG’s quick jump to another relationship right after her divorce with Dalton Gomez.
Understanding the Failed Marriage – Who Is Dalton Gomez?
Back during the pandemic in 2020, Ariana Grande was seen being intimate with a strange man in LA. The mystery man was later confirmed to be Dalton Gomez, a real estate agent. The two got married at their Montecito home in May 2021.
Dalton appeared to be young, but his maturity showed through his lifestyle with Ariana. The couple shared a usually healthy person across media, and fans were beyond excited to see them working out this newfound pairing.
In an attempt to keep their bond away from the public eye, Ariana refused to remark on how things were between them. Sources claimed that she was happy with him for the most part, and Dalton was a genuinely nice guy who made her feel secure and safe within the relationship. Grande’s fans were brought into this image, believing everything was rainbows and butterflies.
At least on the surface.
The news of their sudden breakup, however, wasn’t something out of the ordinary. According to reports, their differences simply couldn’t hold up to the individual lifestyles they had. AG rode the waves with her fame, and Dalton came from a different world.
Ultimately, their bond gave up, and they decided to go their separate ways.
Ariana and Dalton are rebounding. Hard. With different people.
Ariana claimed that Dalton has been seeing someone, and she has been totally okay with it. Surprising? Well, not if you’re curious about her romantic life at present.
By now, the public is well aware of Ariana’s budding romance with Ethan Slater. If lifestyle differences were really the reason behind her divorce, we’re hoping that these two don’t mimic mistakes from the past – considering their lifestyles are not all too different.
Before we take a sneak peek into Ariana’s new love interest, we can’t chuckle at the fact that AG has a bittersweet taste for stardom, even in her dating life.
You see, she’s not new to the flames of fame in her romantic journey. Previously, she has been with Mac Miller, Big Sean, SNL’s Pete Davidson, and a few others hailing from the world of stardom. It’s natural to see her in a familiar habitat, seeking love with someone who has a taste for her lifestyle.
Before we dive into Ethan’s life, let’s take a look at how his relationship with Ariana seems to be a cause for concern.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater: Boy-toy or Endgame?
Few sources state how Ariana’s hectic lifestyle eventually led to the demise of her relationship with Dalton. The larger thing of concern is – will this change with Ethan coming in? Or is the relationship doomed from the start?
As it seems, both of them are freshly out of long-term relationships – which brings in the question of the emotional availability and vulnerability required to carry on with things.
Not much is known about what happened between Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater or about the timeline of their relationship. However, considering both of them seem to understand the complexities of what they are diving into (as seen from Ethan’s social media behavior in the last few months), we’re looking at two mature individuals giving their hearts yet another shot at love.
On a positive note, Ariana seems to know what she wants in a relationship. According to sources, she was quite content in Los Angeles for a few years. She looked forward to building a life with Dalton, sharing goals and dreams away from stardom (even though that can be a bit ironic to do in LA). She understood Dalton’s need to be in LA due to his reputation in the real estate business.
However, this was also when Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were co-starring in Wicked in England, and that’s probably when the strides of romance began. If things weren’t going right with her and Dalton, it only makes sense to watch how Ethan worked his way into the emotional connection Ariana might have been craving for a while.
Ethan Slater – Is He the One?
With a childish charm and vibrant tastes in art, Ethan Slater has been rising in the performing arts industry since his first appearance in Claudio Quest, at the New York Musical Theatre Festival in July 2015. He has been active as an actor, writer, composer and singer, best known for his role in the SpongeBob SquarePants musical. For this role, he received a Tony Award nomination, also winning a Drama Desk Award in 2018.
Ethan recently separated from his partner of 10 years, Lilly Jay. They had a son together last year.
Yes, it is rebound season it seems.
A Familiar Take on Love Might Make for a Brighter Future for Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater
Despite Ariana’s whirlwind of romances in the past, the introspective artist has her share of wisdom that glows through her positivity. During an interview with Complex in 2013, she stated her views on love:
“Love comes in many different forms, You can love somebody and not be in love with them. They can break your heart and you can cry over it but still not be in love with them. Love is a really peculiar thing.“
We’re not shedding a tear, you are.
Love and time are, indeed, fickle things that play with one’s heart. It’s been a decade since Ariana Grande voiced her thoughts on something so sensitive, and it seems that she has journeyed through different relationships and love interests in that time.
While we do think that it’s a bit early to see AG pouring her heart into someone new, her wisdom and notion of love do tie her heart in an optimistic knot.
What do you think about Ariana’s latest dive into newfound romance? Do you think Ariana and Ethan will make it in the long run? Let us know in the comments below.
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