Pop sensation Ariana Grande and her longtime beau and co-star Ethan Slater recently stepped out for their first public date night of the new year.
On January 7, 2025, the lovebirds attended the prestigious National Board of Review Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, where they showed their support for their 2024 film Wicked, which took home several awards that evening.
Ariana turned heads in a custom Loewe pastel pink satin gown featuring a backless design, a fitted bodice, and a floor-length skirt. She completed her glamorous look with a matching satin shawl and an elegant diamond choker.
Slater, on the other hand, opted for a timeless look. He donned a black satin suit over a crisp white dress shirt. The ensemble was completed with polished black leather shoes, perfectly complementing Grande’s look.
While Ariana and Ethan opted not to walk the red carpet together, they posed for the cameras inside the venue.
In a rare snap, the couple was captured sharing an adorable one-armed hug, their cheeks gently resting against each other. Slater placed his hand delicately on Grande’s bare lower back as they both flashed warm, radiant smiles for the camera.
Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater Enjoy The Holiday Season Together
Before their recent award show date night, the Thank U Next singer and Ethan were spotted spending quality time together during the 2024 holiday season in New York City.
In late November, the couple was seen shopping for Christmas, with their outing being captured by a fan, Ally Bouska, who shared an image on her Instagram. The photo showed the trio posing side by side, warmly bundled up to brave the chilly NYC winter.
Shortly after the post gained attention, an anonymous eyewitness exclusively shared more details with PEOPLE magazine on December 2, 2024. According to the insider,
“They were walking arm in arm in Central Park, bundled up against the cold. They were adorable and seemed to be enjoying some quiet time together after the success of [their film] Wicked”.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater first met each other in early 2023 while working together on the set of Wicked. At the time, Ariana was married to Dalton Gomez, and Ethan was married to Lily Jay.
In July 2023, the pair’s affair came to light, leading to the end of their respective marriages. Despite the initial controversy, the pair have remained together ever since.
Fans Disapprove Of The Couple’s Date Night
The online community harshly criticized Grande and Slater for their public display of affection, with several fans calling out their alleged homewrecking behavior. Some negative comments online read:
“Making adultery ok?”
“homewrecker”
“They are both so …. Cringe 😬”
Despite the backlash, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater seem unfazed, continuing to embrace their relationship publicly as they step into 2025 together.