LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sources believe the relationship between Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, who are both starring in the upcoming film adaptation of 'Wicked,' has been blown out of proportion.
The sources say that the couple did not start seeing each other until after they had separated from their respective spouses, Dalton Gomez and Lilly Jay and that they are trying their best to navigate their relationship in the public eye with respect to all the parties involved.
Are Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater keeping their relationship private?
Even as Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have been dating for a while and going strong, they are trying to keep their relationship private in a "respectful way."
They also say that the couple is respectful of all parties involved and that Slater’s main priority is his son who was born in August 2022.
However, some people have tried to question the timeline of their relationship and portray it in a negative light, according to one of the sources, People reported.
“While this entire situation has been blown out of proportion, it’s much different than what has been portrayed in public,” a close friend of the couple told the publication.
"They are just trying to navigate their new relationship in private,” the source adds.
Did Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater search each other after separating from their respective spouses?
The source said, “The truth is, Ariana and Ethan didn’t begin seeing each other until after both parties were separated, respectfully,” the source said as per the publication.
One more source said, “They are doing their best to balance the fact that they are in the public eye with the desire to be respectful to all parties involved.
“Ethan’s priority will always be to co-parent his son," the source said.
Was Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's split amicable?
The reports said that Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez's split was amicable and that Grande had only good things to say about Gomez.
The marriage didn't work as the Grammy Winner went to film 'Wicked' in London, however, she only had good things to say about Gomez.
"Ari has nothing but kind words to say about Dalton. During their marriage, he was her No 1 fan," a source told the same publication back then.
The Grammy winner and Gomez, 28, a luxury real estate agent, parted ways in January after tying the knot in May 2021, her new romance came to light this summer.
