Overview
- During a Today interview, Craig Melvin asked how it felt working with his “girlfriend” Ariana Grande, and Slater redirected to praise the whole cast instead of answering.
- Slater called Grande “brilliant” and Cynthia Erivo “remarkable,” saying watching their performances up close was “pretty special.”
- He confirmed he often spent the longest in hair and makeup, describing hair extensions, added freckles, and chair times that reached five hours on the second film, crediting artist Zoey Stones.
- Breakup chatter has circulated since October, while reports and eyewitness accounts from the London premiere, including TMZ and People sourcing, suggest the pair may still be together or “making it work.”
- Page Six reported that representatives for Slater and Grande did not immediately respond to requests for comment following the interview.