Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are ignoring the haters as they step out for a very rare public date night for the 2025 National Board of Review Gala.
The Wicked star stunned in a petal pink, vintage-inspired Loewe strappy gown featuring a matching shawl and structured, pointed bodice. The elegant dress also showcased a chic backless silhouette.
She completed the look with a gold diamond choker and wore her blonde hair in a sleek ponytail.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Attend the NBR Awards Together
Her boyfriend opted for a simple black tuxedo with a white dress shirt.
At the event, the singer and Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo were honored with the NBR Spotlight Award.
After photos from the event surfaced on social media, users flooded the comment section with mixed reactions to the controversial relationship.
Her dedicated fans raved over the duo, writing comments such as "Fav cute couple," "I think they look really cute and happy," and "Awwh, they’re lovely together! Didn’t happen the best way, but it’s time to move on, people! They look happy!"
Other users weren't fond of the lovebirds, reminding her fans that their relationship was based on "homewrecking."
The Internet Is Divided With Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's Recent Date Night
"Oh look, a homewrecker and piece of trash out on a stroll together. Bye bye."
"This is embarrassing for her."
"Aww…look at the lovey-dovey cheaters!! May they get in return what energy they put out into the universe!"
"If he'll cheat with you, he'll cheat on you."
"Oh, did you not know how the internet feels about this couple?"
"She's a homewrecker, and he's a weak little man for leaving his wife with his newborn baby."
Slater shares a son with his ex-wife and high school sweetheart, Lilly Jay. Around July 2023, news outlets reported that Ariana split from her husband, Dalton Gomez. This would be around the same time multiple sources confirm that Grande and Slater had fallen in love with each other on the set of Wicked and had started dating. To make things even more controversial, July 2023 was also the month Slater filed for divorce from Lilly.
