A new report has claimed Ariana Grande hung out with Ethan Slater’s estranged wife Lilly Jay and their baby, just months before their romance hit headlines.
A source told the Daily Mail that the singer was so charmed by the child that she told those around her that she “wanted a baby” of her own “one day.”
Earlier this week, Lilly broke her silence on her husband’s romance with Ariana, telling Page Six: “[Ariana’s] the story really. Not a girl’s girl. My family is just collateral damage.”
Lilly 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”.
It came after TMZ reported that Ethan had filed for divorce from his estranged wife.
The 31-year-old filed to legally end his marriage on Wednesday, July 26, per the outlet.
It’s unknown what Ethan listed as the reason for their separation in the paperwork which was filed in New York.
Ethan has been married to Lilly, who he shares a son with, since 2018, but they have since separated.
The news came amid the actor’s rumoured romance with Ariana.
According to TMZ, the songstress struck up a romance with her Wicked co-star Ethan, who plays Boq in the film adaption of the Broadway musical.
Sources have claimed they’ve been dating for several months, but didn’t start seeing each other until after Ariana split from her husband Dalton Gomez in January.
Ariana is set to play Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, while Ethan will star 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.
The singer’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.
