By Meena
Fresh off her split from Dalton Gomez, Ariana Grande has a new love interest - Broadway star, Ethan Slater.
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Ariana and Ethan met on the set of "Wicked," playing Glinda the Good Witch and Boq. Rumors of their romance surfaced in July 2023.
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Ethan Slater, the man who stole Ariana's heart, is more than just her new beau. He's a renowned actor and a Tony nominee.
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Slater gained fame after his Broadway debut as SpongeBob in "SpongeBob SquarePants," earning him a Drama Desk Award and a Tony nomination.
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Post his SpongeBob success, Slater continued to shine in off-Broadway productions like "Camelot," "Assassins," and "Goodnight, Oscar."
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Born and raised in Maryland, Slater pursued his education at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Georgetown Day School, and finally, Vassar College.
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Slater tied the knot with high school sweetheart, Lilly Jay, in 2018. The couple reportedly separated amidst his new relationship with Grande.
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Prior to his separation, Slater and Jay became parents to a baby boy. His birth was announced via a cryptic Instagram post in January 2023.
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Slater confirmed his son's gender in a Mother's Day post, wishing "wonderful" Jay, and referring to the baby as "little guy."
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