After finalizing her divorce from real estate entrepreneur Dalton Gomez, Ariana Grande has publicly appeared with her new partner, actor Ethan Slater. This breakup has garnered significant attention from fans and the media.
A Peaceful End to a Short Marriage
In March, Ariana and Dalton officially ended their marriage, which lasted over two years, without any disputes. Ariana’s representative stated that they signed a prenuptial agreement and had no children, facilitating a smooth divorce process. According to the settlement, Ariana, who has an estimated net worth of $250 million, agreed to pay $1.25 million to her ex-husband, along with a condition of no future alimony.
Ariana also committed to splitting the proceeds from the sale of their home in Los Angeles and covering $25,000 in legal fees for Dalton. Now free, Ariana has focused on her relationship with Ethan Slater, whom she met while filming Wicked in 2023.
A New Relationship with Ethan Slater
The couple began dating amid rumors and public scrutiny, especially as Ariana was still in the process of divorcing. Their relationship was first reported in July 2023 when Ariana was in England for filming. The distance and busy work schedules are believed to have contributed to the breakdown of her previous marriage.
A source close to Lilly Jay, Ethan’s ex-wife, revealed that Lilly was very upset because Ariana’s presence had disrupted her family. Ethan and Lilly have a daughter together who was less than two years old at the time of their divorce, and Ariana and Ethan’s feelings for each other became more apparent.
Ariana Expresses Happiness and Challenges
At the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas on April 11, Ariana shared her joy about working with Ethan on the film Wicked. Sources indicate that the couple has been affectionate, and Ariana is genuinely happy with Ethan, who frequently visits her home and has been introduced to her friends and family.
The film Wicked is set to premiere in November. The producers have stated that they are not concerned about the artists’ personal lives affecting the film’s release plans. In a recent interview, Ariana spoke about the challenges she has faced over the past year, stating, “2023 has been a year of change, challenges, and also the happiest one for me.”
Ariana Grande, one of the most famous young singers today, was listed as one of the top ten highest-earning women in music by Forbes. Although she has not released many new music products recently, Ariana still has a massive loyal fan base and consistently ranks among the most listened-to artists on Spotify.
A Bright Future Ahead
In 2024, Ariana is set to release her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine, featuring introspective tracks like Yes, And? and We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love). These new music releases are expected to reaffirm Ariana’s position in the global music industry.
Ariana’s new life seems brighter than ever, and with Ethan by her side, she appears to have found happiness after the storms of her previous marriage.
