Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Attend Critics Choice Awards Together
The 'Wicked' co-stars appeared publicly as a couple at the event, where Grande was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
- Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were photographed together inside the 2025 Critics Choice Awards but avoided a joint red carpet appearance.
- Chelsea Handler's opening monologue included a joke about their relationship, referencing Slater's 'Wicked' character, which received mixed reactions from the audience and the couple.
- Grande was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Glinda in 'Wicked,' marking a significant milestone in her acting career with additional Oscar recognition.
- The couple, who began dating in 2023 after meeting on the 'Wicked' set, have kept their relationship relatively private but were seen staying close during the event.
- The 'Wicked' film earned 11 nominations at the Critics Choice Awards and won three, including Best Director, Best Production Design, and Best Costume Design.