“Mean” co-stars Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater would no longer be together. Although they have been together for almost three years, they reportedly split amicably a few months ago and plan to remain friends. As for the “we can’t be friends” singer, she is doing “very well” and is focusing on her Eternal Sunshine tour and her new album, Petalwhich will be released on July 31.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater reportedly split “several months” ago
Even though the “Wicked” costars have called it quits, they still reportedly support each other and plan to remain friends.
“It’s amicable, they’ve spent a lot of time and thought and have decided to part ways,” a source told PEOPLE magazine on Monday. “They are still friends and supportive of each other. They have been quietly separated for several months.”
The source went on to say that the “The Boy is Mine” singer is “doing great” and is focusing on her career post-split. Her Eternal Sunshine Tour kicked off June 6, with tour dates in Los Angeles this weekend. She is also focusing on her album, Petalwhich will be released on July 31.
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater met on the set of ‘Wicked’
Fans may remember that the former couple met on the set of “Wicked.” The first film was released on November 22, 2024, followed by the second on November 21, 2025. Grande played Glinda, the Good Witch, while Slater played Boq.
Rumors that they were romantically involved began in July 2023, but they didn’t make their relationship Instagram official until November 2024. They appeared at numerous promotional events for “Wicked” during the release of both films.
In a 2024 interview with Entertainment Tonight, the “Side to Side” singer had nothing but praise for Slater’s work, calling him “such an incredible person.”
“He’s always lovely and he’s so amazing in this movie – he’s such an amazing person,” she said at the time. “I’m so happy that people are getting to know him. My heart is very happy.”
Former couples supported each other’s careers
In November 2025, Slater said Grande’s performance was “out of this world” in a new interview with Additional at the New York premiere of “Wicked: For Good.”
In March 2026, Grande had nothing but good things to say about the final performance of Slater’s off-Broadway play “Marcel on the Train,” which he co-wrote and starred in.
“Congratulations on a great turnout for this beautiful show,” Grande wrote on her Instagram Stories on March 22, as PEOPLE reports. She added that she was “very proud.”
Ariana Grande released a new single in May 2026
In May 2026, Grande gave fans a taste of her new album with her vulnerable new single, “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” In the new track, Grande sings:
“I held your screenings when you felt insecure / Tell me, why is it like that? / Why do you hate seeing women endure so much? / Is it really my fault that you all gave me your hearts of your own free will? / I don’t really think so.”
The singer first announced her new album in April. At the time, she said that Petal represents “something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold, hard and challenging.”
Ariana Grande continues her acting career
The “Thank U, Next” singer has a busy schedule ahead of her. The Eternal Sunshine Tour kicked off on June 6 at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. It runs until Tuesday September 1st and ends at the 02 Arena in London.
However, she is not giving up her acting career. She is set to star in the upcoming comedy film “Focker-in-Law” and will also have a role in the upcoming season of “American Horror Story.” She will also lend her voice to the animated film adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ popular book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”
Additionally, she will also reunite with her “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey in next year’s West End production of “Sunday in the Park with George.”
