Ariana Grande is reportedly giving Ethan Slater “space” to “work things out” with his estranged wife Lilly Jay.
Earlier this month, TMZ reported that the 7 Rings singer struck up a romance with her Wicked co-star Ethan after her recent split from her husband Dalton Gomez.
After Ariana and Ethan’s rumoured romance hit headlines, Ethan officially filed for divorce from his wife of four years Lilly Jay – who he shares a baby with.
Lilly Jay then publicly hit out at Ariana, telling Page Six earlier this week: “[Ariana’s] the story really. Not a girl’s girl. My family is just collateral damage.”
She added: “The story is her and Dalton [Gomez],” before explaining that she’s focusing on raising her and Ethan’s child and being a “good mom”.
On Saturday, TMZ reported that Ariana and Ethan are taking amicable time apart as he sorts out the details of his divorce.
The pair reportedly haven’t seen each other in weeks, as Ariana is giving him “space”.
Ariana is set to play Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, while Ethan will star alongside her as Bog.
The actor is well-known in the Broadway scene, and landed a Tony Award nomination for his role in the stage production of SpongeBob Squarepants.
Ariana’s split from Dalton hit headlines earlier this month, after TMZ reported that they had secretly split in January.
The former Nickelodeon star married the realtor in a “tiny and intimate” ceremony at their home in Montecito on May 15, 2021.
While Ariana and Dalton reportedly remain friends and “talk on the phone regularly”, a source told the outlet that their marriage is over.
The news broke earlier this month, and eagle-eyed fans later spotted that she has deleted all photos from her wedding from Instagram.
Insiders have claimed that Ariana’s fame took a toll on their marriage, especially having to be accompanied by security in public.
TMZ reported that the “differences” in their lifestyles led them to grow apart.
It has also been reported that Dalton has been dating other people in recent months, and that the singer has no issue with him moving on.
Ariana confirmed her romance with Dalton in May 2020 – and he popped the question in December that same year.
The couple tied the knot on May 15, 2021 and the stunning bride wore a silk white, backless dress designed by Vera Wang for the occasion.
Prior to her relationship with Dalton, Ariana was engaged to Pete Davidson, and dated Big Sean and the late Mac Miller.
