Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Celebrate Wicked Success at New York Gala

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, costars in the film Wicked, delighted fans with their appearance at the National Board of Review Awards Gala on Jan. 7, 2025, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The couple, who began dating in 2023 after meeting on the set of Wicked, made quite an entrance. This is prepared by SSP.

Ariana, 31, known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch, showcased elegance in a custom pastel pink satin gown by Loewe, complemented by a matching shawl and diamond accessories. Her high ponytail and shimmery makeup accentuated her look. Ethan, also 32, who plays Boq, matched her charm in a sleek black satin suit.

The gala highlighted Wicked's acclaim with awards for Best Film, and Best Director for Jon M. Chu, along with Spotlight Awards for the collaboration between Ariana and Cynthia Erivo. The film was recently named best of 2024 by the National Board of Review and continues to captivate audiences now that it’s in theaters.

Celebrating the success of Wicked in a similar manner, Ariana previously attended the 2025 Golden Globes, where the film received the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award. Despite her own nomination for Best Supporting Actress, she celebrated co-star Cynthia's nomination and expressed gratitude in an Instagram post, sharing her joy and appreciation for the recognition from industry peers.

Ethan, reflecting on their collaboration in Wicked, praised Ariana's dedication and noted their magical experience on set, expressing his excitement for the world to see what they've accomplished together. Even though publicly engulfed in the glitz and glamor of these award shows, the pair has mostly kept a low profile while focusing on their work and supporting one another through social media as their cinematic journey unfolds.

Earlier, SSP wrote that Nikki Garcia returned to the spotlight following breakup with Artem Chigvintsev.