It was revealed that Ariana split from her husband on Monday, but shortly after news broke that she has moved on with actor Ethan Slater.
The Thank U Next singer was first acquainted with Ethan on the set of Wicked, which is set to premiere next year in November.
In Universal’s film adaptation, Ariana is set to play Glinda of the beloved Broadway musical, while Ethan will play Boq, the love interest of Elphaba’s sister Nessarose.
“Ariana and Dalton separated in January,” a source told PEOPLE, before adding: “She and Ethan recently began dating, and he is separated from his wife.”
But just who is Ariana’s new beau
Ethan’s career
Ethan made his Broadway debut as the titular character in the SpongeBob SquarePants play from 2017 to 2018.
He has also featured in some off-Broadway shows like Baghdaddy and more.
In addition to receiving a Drama Desk Award for the role, Ethan is also a Tony nominee.
He went back to acting off-Broadway with roles in Camelot, Assassins and Goodnight, Oscar before joining Ariana and the rest of the Wicked cast in adapting the play.
Ethan’s relationship history
In 2018 Ethan married his former high school sweetheart Lilly Jay, after dating for six years.
While the Broadway star has reportedly separated from his wife following his relationship with Ariana, it has never been announced why they went their separate ways.
However recently, Ethan shared a touching tribute to Lilly in November 2022 on Instagram, writing: “My best friend. 4 years married, 10 years together. And this is easily the best (and most *bizarre*) year yet.”
Does Ethan have children?
Before going their separate ways, Ethan and Lilly welcomed a baby boy.
The new shared the news via a sweet Instagram post in January 2023, by sharing a photo of a “Wicked Cute” onesie.
Alongside the snap, Ethan gushed: “Super vague post, but we have a baby now.”Four months later, he confirmed his baby’s gender when he referred to the child as “little guy” while wishing his “wonderful” former wife a happy Mother’s Day.
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