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Psychologist Lilly Jay Reflects on Public Divorce From Ethan Slater

Lilly Jay details the emotional and professional impact of her divorce following Ethan Slater's relationship with Ariana Grande.

  • Lilly Jay, a clinical psychologist, published an essay in The Cut sharing her experience of a public divorce from actor Ethan Slater, who is now in a relationship with Ariana Grande.
  • Jay, who specializes in perinatal mental health, opened up about the challenges of balancing her private profession with the public scrutiny brought by her ex-husband's celebrity relationship.
  • She revealed how postpartum depression and preeclampsia affected her during and after her pregnancy, as well as how these experiences shaped her personal and professional life.
  • Jay expressed grief over the dissolution of her marriage, which she attributed to the strain of new parenthood and relocating to support Slater's career during the filming of 'Wicked.'
  • The essay also addressed how the publicity surrounding her divorce has negatively impacted her career, including lost job opportunities and patient relationships.
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