Wicked' was one of this year’s biggest films, but as the stars of the movie walked the red carpet tonight, there was one face notably missing: Ethan Slater.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater didn’t walk the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globes together—and spent the ceremony apart. Here's why.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater smiled in a selfie with 'Wicked' costar Jeff Goldblum that Grande shared on Instagram on New Year's Eve

Not only was the role transformative for the singer and actress, but on set of Wicked, she met her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, who plays Boq in the film. “My unbiased opinion is that she’s one of the best comedians that’s been in a movie in a long time. She’s a genius,” he said of Ariana's performance in the movie musical.

Lilly Jay lifted the lid on her divorce from husband Ethan Slater and his romance with Ariana Grande in a shocking new first-person piece

Since the start of their relationship in 2023, Grande and Slater have been making headlines—which might be why he decided to step back tonight. The two both split from their res