Ariana Grande is celebrating her boyfriend Ethan Slater’s latest career achievement after facing challenges in their relationship.
The 32-year-old pop star praised the 33-year-old actor on her Instagram Story on Sunday, writing that she is “so proud” of him.
“Congratulations on a wonderful performance of this absolutely beautiful show,” she shared with a butterfly emoji and two hearts, and reposted a photo of Slater’s theater production.
Slater is performing Off-Broadway in Marcel on the Train, a play he co-wrote, which tells the story of 20th-century French mime Marcel Marceau during World War II. Production ran from February 5 to this week.
Grande and Slater, who met on the two-part set Wicked The musical adaptation films made their relationship public in July 2023 when the two filed for divorce from their respective spouses. Grande played Glinda the Good Witch, while Slater played Bok in the films.
The latest celebration comes after the couple hit a “bad patch” late last year. Although they never formally separated, at one time it was unclear whether the relationship would last.
“Ariana and Ethan hit a rough patch late last year,” a source said. daily Mail. “They never separated, but at one point it was questionable whether they would continue to move forward.”
The insider continued, “They’ve really spent time working on their relationship and they’re in a much better place. It’s been hard for them because of the way their relationship started, but it seems like they really truly love each other.”
Source says Slater has support for Grande Saturday night Live The appearances and time spent with their family during the holidays indicate that the couple is in a better place.
