Pop star Ariana Grande and actor Ethan Slater have ended their relationship after nearly three years together, according to multiple reports. Sources close to the former couple say the breakup was mutual, quiet, and happened several months ago.

According to People, insiders shared that the decision was made with care and respect. "It's amicable, they gave lots of time and careful consideration and decided to go their separate ways," one source said.

They also added that the two "are still friends and very supportive of one another." Even after the split, both stars are continuing with their busy careers.

Grande, 32, has been focused on her music projects, including her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour, which began on June 6, and her upcoming album Petal, set for release later this year. According to sources, she is "doing great" despite the breakup.

Ariana Grande Defended Ethan Slater Amid Public Criticism

Grande and Slater first met in 2023 while working together on the film adaptation of Wicked, where Grande played Glinda and Slater portrayed Boq. Their connection became public that same year, around the time both were going through personal changes in their marriages.

Grande's divorce from Dalton Gomez was finalized in 2024, while Slater's divorce from Lily Jay also concluded later that year, US Magazine reported.

The pair kept their relationship mostly private at first, though they were later seen together at several industry events tied to "Wicked" and its sequel. By late 2024, sources described them as deeply supportive of each other and "pretty much inseparable," even as they tried to stay out of the spotlight.

Grande previously spoke about the criticism surrounding their romance, saying in a 2024 interview that the negativity "doesn't get any easier." She also defended Slater, calling him a kind and caring person and saying, "There couldn't be a less accurate depiction of a human being."

Slater also shared positive words about Grande during their relationship, once calling their bond "a really beautiful thing." He often praised her talent and work ethic, especially during the promotion of "Wicked."

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