Ethan Slater is an American singer and Broadway actor known for his role in the movie adaptation of ‘Wicked’. His biography explored.
Ethan Slater has sparked dating rumors with singer and actress Ariana Grande. The two met somewhere around December 2022 during the filming of the movie, Wicked.
His alleged affair with Grande was a surprise to many since he recently became a dad after welcoming a son with his wife, Lilly Jay. PEOPLE report they had separated secretly just months after celebrating their 10th anniversary in December 2022.
Following the news of his romantic affair with Grande, many were curious to know more about him including but not limited to his career, family, personal and finances.
Here’s everything to know about Grande’s new beau.
Who is Ethan Slater?
Ethan Slater is an American actor, singer, and composer. He’s been in the entertainment industry for over a decade since 2012.
He rose to fame after being selected to play the titular role in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, for which he received a Tony Award nomination and won a Drama Desk Award in 2018.
He’s starring opposite Ariana Grande in Wicked. Slater was first confirmed to star in the Wicked movie in December 2022, almost a year after Grande’s casting was announced. Grande is playing Glinda opposite Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba, and Slater will be playing Boq, whose character has a crush on Glinda but eventually becomes the romantic interest of Elphaba’s younger sister Nessarose.
In December 2022, Chu confirmed that filming had begun in the U.K., which is presumably when Grande and Slater first met.
How old is Ethan Slater?
The Wicked actor whose real name is Ethan Samuel Slater was born on June 2, 1992, in Washington, D.C., United States. This means he celebrates his birthday every 12th of June. He is currently 31 years old (as of 2023).
Where is Ethan Slater from?
The actor is from Washington, D.C., United States. He is an American by nationality. His family moved to Silver Spring, Maryland.
Who are Ethan Slater’s parents?
He comes from a well-to-do family as his parents do corporate jobs. His father, Jay Slater is an employee at the Food and Drug Administration, and his mother, Ellen Goldmuntz is a lawyer.
His mom died when he was 7 years old. Speaking about his mom’s death, which he describes as a “really big, formative thing in my life he notes “She had left this huge imprint on me, even though I had so few memories.”
He is of Jewish descent.
Does Ethan Slater have any siblings?
There is no information about him having a sister or brother hence, it is assumed he is an only child to his parents.
Where did Ethan Slater attend school?
He attended Georgetown Day School, graduated from Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in North Bethesda, and studied drama at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Slater graduated from Vassar in Poughkeepsie, New York with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2014.
How tall is Ethan Slater?
Ethan Slater has a normal body measurement. He stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches – 170 centimeters or 1.7 meters.
About his weight, he weighs around 70 kilograms (Kg) and 155 pounds (Ibs).
Who is Ethan Slater’s wife?
Ethan Slater has been married once to Lilly Jay back in 2018. According to Page Six, the two were high school sweethearts who began dating in 2012. The couple have been together for over a decade and celebrated their 10th anniversary in November 2022.
Amid Slater and Grande’s dating news, a source told PEOPLE that Slater is “separated from his wife” Lilly Jay, however, it remains unclear when and why they split.
Who is Ethan Slater dating right now? Now that there are unconfirmed reports suggesting the ‘Wicked’ actor has separated from his wife of ten years, Ethan is rumored to now be dating Ariana Grande.
It was reported on July 20, 2023, by several outlets that Ethan is now dating his Wicked co-star and popular music artist Ariana Grande and has been for several months.
The two have not publicly confirmed nor denied the rumor. Yet, Ethan switched his public Instagram profile to private after their rumored relationship was exposed.
Does Ethan Slater have any children?
The actor is a father of one. He shares his son and only child named Ezra with his estranged wife Jay.
Ethan and Lilly’s son was born in August 2022 and they announced on Instagram in January 2023 by sharing a photo of a onesie that read “Wicked Cute.”
“Super vague post, but we have a baby now,” he wrote, later confirming on Mother’s Day that they’d welcomed a son.
There aren’t any public photos of him.
How much is Ethan Slater worth?
For his career in the entertainment industry which spans decades, Ethan Slater has accumulated an estimated current net worth of $3 million. He reportedly earns around $200,000 in a year and $20,000 in a month.