Summary
- Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's relationship is serious and their families approve of their romance, despite Ethan being legally married.
- Ariana believes it's important for her partners to meet her family, and both she and Ethan are family-oriented.
- There were rumors of infidelity surrounding the start of their relationship, but sources claim they got together after their respective marriages ended.
Ariana Grande’s relationship with Ethan Slater has been mirrored with controversy since they went public earlier this year. But it appears the singer’s loved ones are supporting their romance, even though it seems to be hurting her reputation.
Speaking to Us Weekly, a source suggested things are getting serious between the pair, even though Ethan remains legally married. They’ve even introduced each other to their families, who are reportedly approving of the duo. “Ethan and Ariana’s relationship is going very well and they’re both very involved in each other’s lives,” the source explained. “Ethan’s met her family. And she’s met his family.”
Ariana's Family Has Given Ethan Their Stamp Of Approval
They added that Arianna believes it’s “important that anyone she’s dating meets her family.” The source noted both Ariana and Ethan are “super family-driven and love that about one another,” though it remains unconfirmed if the pop star has met the Broadway actor’s infant son.
Nonetheless, her family is on-board with their high-profile relationship. “Ariana’s entire family has given [Ethan] the stamp of approval,” they said.
Ariana and Ethan were both rumored to be dating in July after meeting on the set of Wicked. Both celebs were married at the time, though Ariana has since settled her divorce from Dalton Gomez, who she wed in 2019.
Ariana Has Been Accused Of Being A Homewrecker
The timeline led to speculation of infidelity by the public, and Ethan’s wife Lilly Jay’s comments at the time didn’t help take criticism away from Ariana.
“[Ariana’s] the story, really. Not a girl’s girl,” she told Page Six. “My family is just collateral damage. The story is her and Dalton.”
Nonetheless, sources denied that Ariana and Ethan had an affair, rather suggesting the two got together after their relationships officially ended. “She’s telling Ethan and others that she only cares about protecting their child,” a source claimed to Page Six. “She’s rightfully upset because her marriage fell apart, but Ariana and Ethan didn’t do anything wrong.”
“Ethan is trying to take the high road and hopes he can resolve this situation for the sake of their child,” they went on.
Though they’ve been more public in recent times, Ariana and Ethan appeared to lie low after experiencing backlash after initially going public with their romance. This gave Ariana a chance to finalize her divorce, which included a million-dollar settlement to her ex. Ethan appears to still be finalizing his divorce as well as a custody arrangement with his estranged wife.
Another sign that Ariana and Ethan are moving quickly is reports that claim they’ve already moved in together and are current staying at Aria’s New York apartment.
Ariana hasn’t been shy to flaunt their relationship recently, despite Ethan’s complicated marital status, which hasn’t helped with critics that allege she’s a homewrecker – and point out Ariana’s history of seeming to date men when they’re just coming out of relationships (like Pete Davidson and Big Sean). Nonetheless, the former Nickelodeon star has declined to publicly comment on the backlash surrounding her new relationship.
