NEW YORK, December 28, 2023 – Ariana Grande offered a glimpse into her low-key Christmas celebrations, and fans are taking note of the cozy moments shared with actor Ethan Slater, sparking continued conversation about their relationship.
A Quiet Christmas with a Hint of Romance
The couple’s relaxed holiday snapshots have fueled speculation about the status of their relationship.
- Ethan Slater shared intimate photos of ariana Grande relaxing at home during the Christmas break.
- The images show Grande in cozy attire, embracing a calm moment away from her busy schedule.
- Thes posts follow recent appearances together, including one during Grande’s hosting gig on Saturday Night Live, but also come amid reports of distance and ambiguity.
- Slater recently avoided directly addressing his relationship with Grande in a television interview.
slater took to his Instagram stories on Friday to share a series of images featuring Grande, offering a peek into their Christmas festivities. The singer was pictured lounging on a sofa, cuddling a small brown dog, and enjoying a moment of peace.
In the photos,Grande sported a relaxed yet elegant style: a black turtleneck sweater paired with matching pants,her light brown hair tied up with a wide white headband,pearl earrings,and platform shoes. The images suggest a quiet, intimate holiday setting.
Slater also shared a photo of Grande sitting next to a friend, laughing, with the caption: “Very happy holidays.” Grande then reposted several of these images on her own Instagram stories,confirming a small,private gathering with friends over the weekend.

slater also fondly recalled how special it was to witness grande and Erivo portray Glinda and Elphaba in front of an audience,noting that seeing the audience’s reaction to the filmed performance was particularly emotional. “I’m very proud of everyone I worked with. We’re like a family,” he said.
Grande and Slater were first linked romantically in July 2023. That same month, slater filed for divorce from Lilly Jay, with whom he shares a three-year-old son.grande subsequently filed for divorce from her then-husband, Dalton Gomez, in September 2023, after two years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences” and listing February of that year as the date of separation.
