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Ethan Slater Makes First Public Outing After Reported Split From Ariana Grande

The casual Shakespeare in the Park appearance underscores a privately handled, source‑reported breakup with both artists returning to their work lives.

Overview

  • People magazine reported that Slater and Grande quietly parted ways months ago and described the split as amicable, a claim not confirmed by either star or their representatives.
  • Slater made his first widely reported public appearance since the news, attending Shakespeare in the Park's Romeo and Juliet at the Delacorte Theater and appearing relaxed in casual clothes.
  • Grande has moved forward with her music and live schedule, beginning her Eternal Sunshine tour and preparing the album Petal, with sources saying she is focused and in good spirits.
  • Current coverage rests on unnamed insider accounts and on-the-ground observations rather than on statements from Grande or Slater, so the situation could change if either issues a public comment.
  • The pair first met on Wicked in 2022, went public in 2023 and shared public support for one another through 2025, and observers say the low-key handling of the split keeps attention on their careers rather than their private lives.