Ariana Grande shares heartwarming picture of her and BF Ethan Slater in 2024 recap post
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ariana Grande closed out 2024 with a sentimental Instagram post on December 31, showcasing her gratitude for a transformative year.
The pop icon shared a carousel of 20 images, that included moments with the 'Wicked' cast, sweet family photos, and a blurry yet endearing picture of her and boyfriend Ethan Slater smiling alongside actor Jeff Goldblum.
In her caption, Grande wrote, “A year full of art and heart! thank you eternally for your love and support. I love you always and am wishing you all a very happy new year!”
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Inside Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's journey from 'Wicked' co-stars to a blossoming romance
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater first crossed paths on the set of 'Wicked' in late 2022.
The 31-year-old singer stars as Glinda, the Good Witch, while Slater plays Boq, a Shiz University student.
Following their respective separations from previous partners, their relationship was confirmed in July 2023, according to People.
Recently, Slater's ex-wife Lilly Jay reflected on the sudden turn of events.
"I really never thought I would get divorced. Especially not just after giving birth to my first child and especially not in the shadow of my husband’s new relationship with a celebrity,” she admitted in an emotional essay for The Cut, published on December 18, 2024.
While Grande and Slater stayed out of the spotlight for much of 2024, they supported one another throughout 'Wicked’s promotional tour and engaged with each other’s Instagram posts.
In a December 18 comment, Grande affectionately called Slater “the Buster Keaton of today!”
In a November interview with 'Entertainment Tonight', Grande praised Slater, saying, “He’s so amazing in this film, he’s such an amazing person. My heart is very happy."
Ariana Grande’s continued connection to Manchester
Ariana Grande’s reflections on 2024 came shortly after news of her generous donation to Manchester’s hospital network.
The Manchester Foundation Trust Charity revealed on December 23 that the singer provided gifts for babies, children, and teens across several hospitals.
Thank you Ariana Grande! ✨✨✨
— Manchester Foundation Trust Charity (@MFT_Charity) December 23, 2024
We are so grateful to Ariana for thinking of our young patients this Christmas. The gifts she has donated are being distributed to babies, children and teenagers across @RMCHosp, @TraffordHosp, @WythenshaweHosp and @NorthMcrGH_NHS. pic.twitter.com/FFKVbRWGt0
This act of kindness holds special significance for Grande, as Manchester was the site of the devastating 2017 suicide bombing that occurred after one of her concerts, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds.
Grande has maintained a deep connection with the city in the years since.
“The gifts she has donated are being distributed to babies, children and teenagers across Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital, and North Manchester General Hospital,” the hospital system shared on social media.
