Get your popcorn, girlies, because this is a doozy.
Folks outside the Broadway community may be hearing of Slater for the first time amidst all the drama.
Yet, the theatre world knows the 31-year-old star well.
He landed a Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of the iconic character.
As it turns out, Boq’s crush on Glinda isn’t quite so unreciprocated IRL.
There are many layers to why this on-set romance has caused so much buzz.
Slater started dating Lilly Jay in 2012, and they tied the knot in November 2018.
The couple had their first child in August 2022.
Still, it appeared that the pair were making things work.
“i don’t want it to end.
so while i am still here, present, now, i just wanted to .
exclaim my tremendous gratitution!
and allow my heart to overflow.”
The singer wasn’t wearing her wedding ring, nor was she making an effort to hide her hands.
Grande wasted no time subtly confirming the news.
On July 26, Ethan Slater filed for divorce from his wife of five years.
“[Ariana’s] the story really,” she claimed bluntly.
“Not a girl’s girl.
My family is just collateral damage,” she added.
They’d hold hands on set in between takes.
They were sloppy and not hiding it."
This has also put a spotlight on Grande’s public and somewhat sordid dating history.
Big Sean was in a relationship with Grande immediately after.
Pete Davidson ended a nearly three-year relationship over text message before promptly revealing his romance with Grande.
While this certainly isn’t proven, one thing is clear: this story is far from over.
