Get ready to swoon, darlings, because Ariana Grande just took her love for boyfriend Ethan Slater public in the most Ariana way possible — through an Instagram comment that’s as sweet as it is iconic.
Slater, 32, recently posted a set of smoldering black-and-white photos from his Schön! magazine shoot, rocking a long overcoat and scarf that screamed old-school charm. Naturally, Ariana, 31, couldn’t help but slide into the comments with her own glowing review, calling him “the Buster Keaton of today!” — a nod to the legendary silent film actor known for his impeccable physical comedy.
Heart-Eyes Emoji Energy
Not stopping there, Ari upped the PDA ante with another comment featuring a heart and exclamation points galore: “!!! ♡.” Short, sweet, and utterly obsessed — just like any good Instagram love note should be.
Slater, for his part, has been open about his admiration for comedy icons like Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, even crediting them with inspiring his work in The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical. But let’s be honest — no one’s calling him Keaton reincarnated except for his biggest fan and partner-in-crime, Ariana.
From Setmates to Soulmates?
The lovebirds met on the set of Wicked, and while their romance sparked some serious controversy (we’re looking at you, gossip mill), they’ve been inseparable ever since. Both were navigating messy breakups at the time — Ariana from her ex-husband, Dalton Gomez, and Ethan from his high school sweetheart, Lilly Jay.
Jay wasn’t exactly thrilled with their new relationship, famously calling Ariana “not a girl’s girl.” Ouch. But sources close to the couple have consistently shut down the drama, insisting there was no overlap between their previous relationships and their new love story.
Love in the Spotlight
While navigating public scrutiny hasn’t been easy for the pair, they’re clearly committed to each other. Ariana has publicly defended Ethan, gushing to Vanity Fair that there’s “no one on this earth with a better heart.” Ethan, meanwhile, admitted to GQ that the public attention on their private lives has been tough to bear.
But if Ariana’s latest comments are anything to go by, these two aren’t letting the haters get in the way of their love story. They’re giving us major “ride or die” vibes, and honestly? We’re here for it.
What’s Next for Ariana and Ethan?
With Wicked still in the works and their romance in full bloom, it’s safe to say this couple isn’t fading from the spotlight anytime soon. Whether they’re redefining #CoupleGoals or simply enjoying each other’s company, one thing’s for sure: Ariana and Ethan’s love story is the real-life rom-com we didn’t know we needed.
What do you think of Ariana and Ethan’s swoon-worthy romance? Drop your thoughts in the comments — because the tea is always better when we spill it together.
Because Hollywood tea tastes best when it’s piping hot! 🍵✨
