Ariana Grande has officially confirmed her relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater by sharing their first photo together on Instagram. The 31-year-old pop star and 32-year-old Broadway actor made their debut as a couple following their appearance at the Wicked premiere in Sydney on Sunday, with Grande posting the image on social media the following day.
In the photo, Grande is seen leading Slater down a staircase, with a caption that reads, “Sydney, you have stolen our hearts,” part of a carousel of photos from the premiere. Slater later shared the same image on his Instagram Stories, adding his own quiet acknowledgment of their relationship.
The pair met on the set of Wicked, where Grande stars as Glinda the Good Witch in Jon M. Chu’s film adaptation of the beloved musical, and Slater plays Boq. According to Daily Mail, the couple has kept their relationship under wraps since rumors first surfaced in July, and this post marks their first public acknowledgment.
Fans quickly took to social media, noting an “uncanny” resemblance between Grande and Slater, sparking conversations about their similar appearances. With their relationship now in the public eye, fans are eagerly watching as the couple navigates their newfound romance amidst the excitement of Wicked’s release.