Ariana Grande & Ethan Slater’s Romantic Night at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards

Ariana Grande and her Wicked co-star-turned-boyfriend Ethan Slater made headlines with their affectionate display at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on February 7 in Los Angeles. The power couple enjoyed a rare date night, proving that their romance is still going strong.

Ariana Grande Stuns at the Critics Choice Awards

Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Ariana Grande arrived at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, where she was up against Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Nickel Boys), Margaret Qualley (The Substance), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), and Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez). Though she walked the red carpet solo, fans quickly noticed her off-screen chemistry with Ethan Slater once inside the event.

Grande turned heads in a breathtaking Christian Dior gown, featuring a nude hoop skirt with fringe detailing, while Ethan Slater looked sharp in a classic black suit. The two were spotted sitting together at their table, smiling, chatting, and gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes throughout the evening.

Ariana & Ethan’s Awards Season Victory Tour

The Critics Choice Awards is just one stop in Ariana’s busy awards season schedule. While she skipped the Grammys on February 2, she was spotted attending the 2025 National Board of Review Awards alongside Slater on January 7. She also made a solo appearance at the Golden Globes just days earlier.

The 31-year-old actress and singer has multiple award nominations lined up, including:

• Screen Actors Guild Awards (February 23) – Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

• 2025 Oscars – Best Actress in a Supporting Role, competing against Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Isabella Rossellini, and Zoe Saldaña

Ariana’s Emotional Reaction to Her Oscar Nomination

Following her Oscar nomination announcement on January 23, Ariana shared an emotional Instagram post, reflecting on her lifelong admiration for The Wizard of Oz.

“Picking my head up in between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition,” she wrote. Sharing a series of photos of herself dressed as Dorothy, she reminisced about watching Judy Garland perform Somewhere Over the Rainbow as a child.

“I’m humbled and deeply honored to be in such brilliant company,” she added, acknowledging the impact of her role as Glinda.

Ethan Slater’s Heartfelt Tribute to Ariana

It wasn’t just Ariana celebrating—her proud boyfriend Ethan Slater also took to Instagram to honor her milestone. Sharing a series of headlines about Grande’s Oscar nomination, he simply wrote: “Oscar. Nominated.”

As their Wicked journey continues, Ariana and Ethan have embraced their off-screen romance, proving that their connection extends far beyond their on-screen roles. While Ariana admitted to “disappearing” into the role for a long time, it’s clear that the experience has been life-changing for her.

Hollywood’s Newest Power Couple?

With their undeniable chemistry and support for one another, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are quickly becoming Hollywood’s newest power couple. As the Oscars approach, fans are eager to see how Grande’s performance in Wicked will be recognized—and whether the lovebirds will make another memorable red carpet appearance.

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