September 30th 2024.
Ariana Grande, the talented singer and actress, has recently found herself in the spotlight once again, but this time it's not for her music or acting. Instead, she's been defending her relationship with her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, against intense scrutiny and criticism from the public.
Last year, Ariana shocked many when she was linked to her Wicked co-star, who is 32 years old, shortly after her split from her husband, Dalton Gomez. Some were quick to judge the timing of her new romance, as it coincided with Ethan filing for divorce from his wife, Lilly Jay, just months after they had a child together.
Despite the rumors and speculation, the couple remained private about their relationship. However, in her song "Yes, And?", Ariana seemed to address the drama with some interesting lyrics. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, she opened up about the criticism and disappointment she felt when people rushed to believe the negative speculation.
She shared, "It definitely doesn't get any easier, seeing some of the negativity that was birthed by disreputable tabloids. The most disappointing part was to see so many people believe the worst version of it." It was clear that she was hurt by the attacks on her relationship and her partner.
Ariana made it clear that she would not share details about their romance but wanted to set the record straight about Ethan. She said, "There couldn't be a less accurate depiction of him. No one on this earth tries harder or spreads themselves thinner to be there for the people that he loves and cares about. There is no one on this earth with a better heart."
The 31-year-old also opened up about the challenges she's faced in dealing with fame and the constant media attention since she was 19 years old. She stated that she has worked hard to maintain a positive perception of herself and not let the tabloids ruin her life. She added, "I'm not a perfect person, but I am definitely deeply good, and I'm proud of who I'm becoming."
The singer and actress first met Ethan on the set of Wicked in December 2022, while they were both married to other people. However, as the filming for the musical adaption began, cracks in Ariana's marriage to Dalton started to show, and they eventually split in July. At the same time, Ethan also filed for divorce from his wife, Lilly Jay, which caused even more intense criticism from the public.
There were conflicting reports about the status of Ethan and Lilly's marriage when he and Ariana started dating. Some claimed they were separated, while others said they were still together. Lilly, who gave birth to their son in August 2022, shared her thoughts on the situation, saying, "Ariana is the story, really. Not a girl's girl." She also stated that her focus is on rebuilding a life for her and her son.
Despite all the drama and criticism, Ariana and Ethan have remained strong and supportive of each other. They continue to focus on their relationship and not let the media's negative portrayal of them affect their happiness. As always, Ariana stays true to herself and refuses to let others bring her down.
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