This whole thing was wild.
But that doesnt mean everyones forgotten the relationships controversial beginnings.
So whats their actual relationship timeline?
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January 7, 2025:Grande and Slater arent keeping theirlove on the DL any more.
They are definitelytogethertogether in these pics.
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Frankie Grande and Ethan Slater attend the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 3, 2025.
On January 3, Slater posed with Grandes brother, Frankie Grande.
Both attended the event to support Grande, who took home the Rising Star Award for her performance inWicked.
I thought Id be hearing Slightly Withering Star or Drooping Star by now, so thank you.
December 31, 2024:Grande shares more BTS moments from her year on Instagram, including arare selfiewithSlater.
A year full of art and heart .
Frankie Grande and Ethan Slater attend the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Awards on January 3, 2025.
Thank you eternally for your love and support, words truly dont suffice, shecaptioned the snaps.
I love you always and am wishing you a all a very happy new year!
From midnight kisses to cozy countdowns.
Ariana Grande attends the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on January 3, 2025 in Palm Springs, California.
December 27, 2024:SourcestellUs Weeklythat Grande and Slater have been inseparable sinceWickedpremiered earlier in the month.
They have so much in common, which is something Ari never had with past relationships.
Ariana used to move really quickly in relationships and has learned to slow down.
But Ireallynever thought I would get divorced.
In her essay she reveals she moved to London with Slate and their newborn after survivingpreeclampsia.
Mine is a story of worrying in the wrong direction.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater attend the NYC premiere ofWickedat the Museum of Modern Art on November 14, 2024.
But I confidently moved to another country with my two-month-old baby and my husband to support his career.
Consumed by the magic and mundanity of new motherhood, I didnt understand the growing distance between us.
From there she discusses the downfall of her marriage to Slater directly.
Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande at the Los Angeles premiere ofWickedat the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 9, 2024
This, I tell myself, is nothing to be ashamed of and nothing to hide.
While our partnership has changed, our parenthood has not.
And yes, she referenced theWickedpress tour, though she did not mention Grande or the film by name.
As for me, days with my son are sunny, she wrote.
One day in London, I looked up and found that they had both arrived.
And I am okay.
Ariana Grande watches Carlos Alcaraz play Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon 2023 men’s final on July 16, 2023, in London.
If I cant be invisible anymore, I may as well introduce myself.
You know how a sponge is most effective at absorbing liquid when its already a bit wet?
You canread the full essay here.
Ethan Slater and wife Lily Jay attend the 2018 Tony Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel on June 10, 2018.
Apparently the tree cost around $300.
What to put under the tree?
Hmm, an enormous pile ofWickedmerch!
November 29:Slater shares more selfies and moments with Grande from their time filmingWicked.
In fact, Slater could only be seen in the background of one of Grandes photos.
Like a handprint on my heart, she wrote.
Happy Wicked day to all.
Go to slide two for a glimpse at Slater as Boq.
Meanwhile, Grande is featured in two of Slaters selfies.
To say Im honored to be a part of this movie is the understatement of the century.
I cannot wait for you to see it.
Peep slides five, eight, and 14 to see Grande.
Hes always that adorable and hes so amazing in this film.
Hes such an amazing person, Grande gushestoEntertainment Tonight.
Im so happy people are getting to know him.
My heart is very happy.
Still, he says its been an amazing year and gushed about Grandes work onWicked.
Im just really, really proud of Ari and the work shes done on this, he says.
Shes poured herself into it.
The most disappointing part was to see so many people believe the worst version of it, she said.
June 10, 2024:Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater take date night to the rink.
This was a welcome development for the pair, who were decked out in Panthers gear.
Arianas allegiance to her home-state team goes way back.
Its very cute:
Heres hoping there were no stray pucks this time around.
/ Arent you really sposed to know that st?
/ Feel it in your bones and own that st?
I dont know / Then I had this interaction Ive been thinkin bout for like five weeks.
Elsewhere she alludes to the possibility of infidelity within her marriage to Gomez.
I showed you all my demons, all my lies, / Yet you played me like Atari.
/ Now its like Im lookin in the mirror.
/ Hope you feel alright when youre in her.
/ I found a good boy and hes on my side.
/ Throw your guitar and your clothes in the back seat.
We crashed and we burned.
/ Now I just cant go where you dont go.
/ Your business is yours and mine is mine.
/ Why do you care so much whose dick I ride?
December 28, 2023:Despite ongoing criticism, a sourcetellsPeoplethat Grande is serious about Slater.
They added, Its a very normal relationship.
December 23, 2023:The couple reportedly ventures out for dinner in NYCwith Grandes father.
Shes a theater kid at her core, so you see she really feels at peace being around Broadway.
October 21, 2023:Grande and Slater arephotographedpacking on the PDA at the Mandarin Oriental hotel.
September 22, 2023:Grande and Slater are reportedlyspottedwalking arm-in-arm at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Comments on the post are limited, but Ariana subtly showed her support with a like on the post.
September 1, 2023:Apparently everyone is wrong about Grande and Slater, according to sources who spokewithPeople.
They are just trying to navigate their new relationship in private.
Another source alleges their relationship timeline is much less scandalous than some believe.
They were seen being all over each other while he was still supposedly happily married to Lilly.
The source also claims Grande and Gomez went on multiple double dates with Slater and Jay.
Lilly and Ethan also met Arianas family together, including her mom and her brother.
August 2, 2023:According toUs Weekly,Grande is being advised to take things slower with Slater.
[But] if it were up to her, shed be seen with him tomorrow.
July 29, 2023:TMZ reportsthat Grande is giving Slaterspaceto work things out with Jay regarding their divorce.
July 27, 2023:Jay allegedlybreaks her silencewith a statementto Page Six.
[Arianas] the story, really.
Not a girls girl, Jay reportedly said.
My family is just collateral damage.
Ariana and Ethan werent careful,Usreports.
Theyd hold hands on set in between takes.
They were sloppy and not hiding it.
Lilly never saw it coming!
July 21, 2023:Sourcestell Page Sixthat Slaters wife was completely blindsided by his relationship with Grande.
They were high school sweethearts.
They have a baby!
Shes a wreck, a source says.
July 20, 2023:Sources confirm toPeoplethat Grande has recently started dating Slater.
Ariana and Dalton separated in January.
She and Ethan recently began dating, and he is separated from his wife, the source says.
Slater quicklygoes privateon Instagram after reports of his relationship with Grande go viral.
July 17, 2023:News breaks that Grande and Gomez have separated.
TMZ is the first to report the news, whichPeoplequickly confirmed.
Grandedeleted several photosof Gomez from her Instagram feed, though some remain.
July 16, 2023:Grande is spotted at Wimbledon without her wedding ring.
January 2023:Grande and Gomez split, according toTMZs July report.
December 2022:Wickedbegins filming.
Grande plays the famed good witch Glinda opposite Cynthia Erivos Elphaba.
We finally have a trailer, witches!
4 years married, 10 years together.
And this is easily the best (and most bizarre) year yet.
According toscreenshots shared on TikTok, Grande likes the post at some point.
August 2022:Slater and Jaywelcome their son.
May 15, 2021:Gomez and Daltonget married.
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