Ariana Grande and her Wicked costar Ethan Slater, who have been dating since 2023, enjoyed a date night at the 2025 National Board of Review Awards in New York City Jan. 7.

It was date night for Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater! The two cuddled up inside the 2025 National Board of Review Awards Gala on Jan. 7. In photos captured inside the event, Ariana hugs her “Wicked” costar and smiles with her eyes closed as they pose for a picture.

They wrapped their arms around one another as Slater looked at the camera and Grande delicately closed her eyes. Grande wore a custom Loewe pastel pink backless satin gown with a

Ethan Slater was noticeably absent from Sunday’s Golden Globes, where girlfriend Ariana Grande was nominated and where their film, Wicked, won big. But, he made up for lost time this Tuesday, when he attended the National Board of Review Gala alongside Grande.

The "Wicked" co-stars showed some rare PDA while posing for cuddly photos together at the star-studded affair held at the Cipriani 42nd Street.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's romance isn't defying gravity, but it has turned heads from the start. Us Weekly confirmed in July 2023 that Wicked costars Grande and Slater were in a "fairly new" relationship following their respective breakups.

Ariana Grande and her boyfriend/co-star Ethan Slater looked like they were on Honeymoon Avenue at the National Board of Review Awards Gala in New York City.

Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, and other members of the Wicked cast and crew stepped out last night for The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala at Cipriani in New York City—and Grande and Slater,