Ethan Slater’s Divorce and Breakup with Ariana Grande Marked by Public Appearance

Broadway actor Ethan Slater, known for his role in the musical film Wicked, finalized his divorce from clinical psychologist Dr. Lilly Jay, with whom he shares a son born in 2022. The split, filed in July 2023, attracted widespread media attention, especially after Slater’s reported romance with pop star Ariana Grande ended.

Slater made his first public appearance since the break‑up at the Shakespeare in the Park production of “Romeo & Juliet” in Central Park, New York. He appeared smiling and calm, confirming through a source that he and Grande had separated amicably months earlier and remain friends. Grande is now focusing on her upcoming tour and new album releases.