The "Girl's Girl" Dilemma: Ariana Grande's Controversy
Award-winning musical, Wicked, was a beautifully encapsulated story of female friendship and reclaiming power. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film hit theaters November 2024, selling out tickets globally. Because of its overwhelmingly positive reaction from the audience, many have forgotten about what happened backstage with Grande and Ethan Slater, her co-star. To recap- Grande divorced her husband, Dalton, while filming Wicked. Months later, Ethan divorces with his wife, in July 2023. After this, consistent rumors speculate over the 2023-2024 years, reports of spotting the two at candlelit dinners or broadway shows. Lily, Ethan’s ex-wife had just given birth to their child, after recovering from Preeclampsia, a life threatening birth complication. During the time of the divorce, she was also facing extreme postpartum depression. She had made endless compromises for the marriage, moving to another country for Ethan’s career- struggling in her private profession as a therapist with his constant publicity. Nonetheless, Slater walked away from the marriage, leaving her isolated.