Pop star Ariana Grande and actor Ethan Slater have ended their romantic relationship [1, 2, 3].

The split marks the end of a high-profile partnership between two lead performers of the musical "Wicked," drawing significant public attention to their personal lives during the production's timeline.

The couple first met in 2022 while filming the movie adaptation of the musical [2, 1]. Their relationship lasted for a period ranging from more than two years [2] to nearly three years [1, 3]. Reports indicate the pair split quietly several months before the news became public in late 2023 [1, 3].

While no official reason for the breakup has been provided by the couple, sources close to the pair describe the separation as amicable. An unnamed source said to People that the two are still friends and very supportive of one another [3].

The timing of the separation has varied across reports. Some sources suggest the split occurred several months prior to the late 2023 reports [1, 3], while other accounts focused on the announcement itself without specifying a date [1]. Despite the end of their romantic ties, both performers remain linked through their professional collaboration on the project that originally brought them together.

Grande and Slater have not issued a joint formal statement regarding the dissolution of their relationship, though the reports of their breakup have been widely circulated across entertainment news outlets [1, 2, 3].

“The couple first met in 2022 while filming the movie adaptation of the musical.”

The dissolution of the relationship between Grande and Slater removes a layer of personal scrutiny from the promotional cycle of 'Wicked.' Because the couple met on set and their relationship was a subject of intense public interest, the transition to a platonic friendship may simplify their professional interactions as the film reaches its global audience.