- Ethan Slater attended Ariana Grande’s Saturday Night Live appearance, supporting her from the wings at Studio 8H.
- He joined Ariana’s friends in her dressing room, with Liz Gillies sharing a photo of the group on Instagram.
- Slater also showed up as Bowen Yang — Ariana’s Wicked co-star — completed his final show as an SNL cast member.
- Both stars have publicly praised each other: Slater has called Ariana a “comedy genius,” and she’s praised his generosity.
Ethan Slater spotted at 30 Rock
Ethan Slater stepped out to support girlfriend Ariana Grande as she hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time. Fans and friends captured the moment at Studio 8H, where Slater was photographed entering 30 Rock and later joining Ariana in her dressing room.
Friends share backstage photos
A photo shared by Ariana’s longtime friend and Victorious co-star Liz Gillies shows Slater posing in Ariana’s SNL dressing room alongside Liz and Ariana’s childhood friend Aaron Simon Gross. Fans also posted images of the 33-year-old walking into the building to be with Ariana during the live show.
Night marked by Bowen Yang’s final show
The visit came as Bowen Yang — Ariana’s Wicked co-star — completed his last show as a cast member on SNL. During the monologue, Ariana gave Bowen several affectionate nods and even joked about one of his lines from Wicked, bringing a light, personal touch to the episode.
What Slater has said about Ariana
Slater has been vocal about his admiration for Ariana’s comic talents. In a recent daytime interview, he told Jennifer Hudson, “She’s so funny,” adding that some of Ariana’s best moments come from outtakes. A clip of that conversation is available below.
A mutual spotlight
The couple has publicly supported each other’s achievements. When Ariana earned her first Oscar nomination for Glinda in Wicked, Slater shared the news on his social channels, posting “Oscar. Nominated.” Ariana has returned the praise, telling Vanity Fair that Slater is tireless in supporting the people he loves and calling him “the best heart.”
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Why it matters
The appearance reinforces the couple’s public support for one another as both navigate major career moments — Ariana’s high-profile hosting stint and Oscar recognition, and Slater’s stage and screen background. Their public interactions continue to draw attention as they celebrate wins together.
Follow for updates as Ariana and her Wicked co-stars continue to make headlines in film and television circles.
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