Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, the dynamic duo both on and off the screen, have intrigued fans with their recent social media activity. While they’ve been doing their Wicked: For Good press tour largely apart, their Instagram likes speak volumes. Grande and Slater have taken to the 'gram to show support for each other, liking nearly every post the other shares. It's a subtle nod to their continued connection – even if their public appearances tell a different story.
“Nothing prepares you for what comes with it,” Grande shared about her A-list fame. “Until quite recently, it was really hard for me to navigate, and I think it stripped a lot of joy out of this for me.”
At the London premiere of Wicked, the couple posed for a group photo but kept their distance, fueling speculation about their relationship status. While Grande refrained from discussing her love life in a recent interview, Slater was described as someone she "dated." This choice of words left fans buzzing, but their Instagram activity suggests they are still on good terms.
Grande was quick to like Slater’s recent post, and he returned the favor with her posts. It’s the kind of digital affection that fans read into, especially when celebrity couples are involved.
Grande has been candid about the challenges of navigating fame and relationships under the public eye. Since their relationship began in the summer of 2023, she’s spoken about the pressures from tabloids and the misconceptions they spread. A recent Vanity Fair interview saw Grande praising Slater's character, stating, “No one on this earth tries harder or spreads themselves thinner to be there for the people that he loves and cares about.”
So while the media may speculate endlessly, the Instagram likes and Grande's public acknowledgments of Slater paint a picture of a supportive and potentially still-strong relationship, albeit one under the intense spotlight of fame.