Ethan Slater shares ‘very merry’ holiday photos of Ariana Grande at home

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ethan Slater offered fans a rare glimpse into his holiday season with Ariana Grande after sharing cozy, at-home photos that quickly caught attention online. The intimate snapshots, posted on December 27, showed a quieter, more personal side of the 'Wicked' co-stars away from red carpets and public appearances.

The images stood out for their warmth and simplicity, capturing a low-key celebration that contrasted sharply with the couple’s typically private approach to their relationship. Slater’s caption, “Very merry holidays,” added to the understated charm of the moment.

Ethan Slater shares intimate holiday moments with Ariana Grande on Instagram

Slater took to Instagram Stories to share candid photos that appeared to show Grande relaxing at home during the holidays. In one image, she was seen curled up on a couch, cuddling a small brown dog while looking comfortable and at ease.

Grande wore a black turtleneck paired with matching pants, keeping the look minimal yet polished. Her light brunette hair was pulled back with a wide white headband, complemented by pearl earrings that added a soft, elegant touch. The moment felt natural and unfiltered, far removed from the glamour typically surrounding her public appearances.

Another image showed Grande laughing alongside a male friend during what appeared to be a small, intimate gathering. Slater’s simple caption quickly drew attention from fans, many of whom viewed the post as a rare peek into the couple’s private life.

Ariana Grande echoes the cozy celebration with her own holiday posts

Grande later shared glimpses from the same gathering on her Instagram stories, reinforcing the low-key tone of the celebration. The images reflected a quiet holiday spent with close friends rather than a large or public event.

The understated nature of the posts stood out, especially as Grande continues to remain in the spotlight following the release of 'Wicked: For Good.' While fans are used to polished appearances and promotional moments, these holiday updates felt personal and intentionally low-profile.

'Wicked' co-stars continue to spark quiet relationship speculation

The holiday posts came shortly after Slater appeared in backstage photos from Grande’s recent 'Saturday Night Live' hosting gig. Actress Elizabeth Gillies shared images from the night, including one where Slater was partially visible as she raised a champagne glass in celebration of Grande.

Another photo showed Slater seated on a couch backstage, further confirming his presence at the taping. While neither has publicly addressed their relationship in detail, moments like these have continued to fuel speculation among fans.

Ethan Slater keeps focus on 'Wicked' cast amid relationship questions

Despite ongoing interest in his personal life, Slater has largely avoided addressing questions about his relationship with Grande. During a recent appearance on the Today show, he instead focused on praising the 'Wicked' cast.

He described working alongside Grande and Cynthia Erivo as a meaningful experience, calling them “brilliant” and “remarkable.” Reflecting on the film’s long production timeline, Slater said seeing it finally reach audiences felt especially rewarding.

“We filmed it years ago,” he shared, adding that watching it with a live audience was deeply fulfilling. “I’m so proud of everyone I got to work with. We’re, like, a family.”

Background of Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s relationship timeline

Grande and Slater first sparked dating rumors in July 2023. That same month, Slater filed for divorce from Lilly Jay, with whom he shares a young son.

That same month, Slater filed for divorce from Lilly Jay, with whom he shares a young son.

Grande later filed for divorce from Dalton Gomez in September 2023 after two years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences and listing February 20, 2023, as their separation date. 

Since then, the pair have largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight, making Slater’s recent holiday post one of the most personal glimpses yet into their life away from public view.