Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater made a rare public appearance at the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, sparking interest with their joint outing. The couple, who began dating after meeting on the set of Wicked, were spotted at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, donning Florida Panthers jerseys. Grande, a Florida native, looked thrilled as she cheered on the Panthers to a 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Their relationship first came to light in July 2023, shortly after Grande’s separation from her ex-husband, Dalton Gomez. The two had married in May 2021, but their split was finalized in March 2024. Meanwhile, Slater’s divorce from his wife, Lilly Jay, was filed in July 2023. Jay and Slater, who married in 2018 and welcomed a son in August 2022, had separated prior to Slater’s relationship with Grande.
Despite intense speculation online, Grande and Slater have remained quite private about their romance. Their public appearances have been infrequent, with notable moments including Grande supporting Slater at the opening of Spamalot on Broadway in November and a few casual outings in New York City and Disneyland. The first hint of their relationship on Grande’s Instagram came on April 11, when she shared photos from CinemaCon, featuring Slater among other co-stars—a subtle but telling reveal of their connection.
