Chelsea Handler made a Wicked joke about Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater that didn't quite land with the audience at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards. Grande and Slater were seated side-by-side and posted for photos together at the event Friday night (Feb.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were photographed cuddling up to each other while attending the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, Feb. 7. The couple began dating after they first met on the set of 'Wicked.

Ariana Grande made a rare comment about boyfriend Ethan Slater and couldn’t help but gush over how “amazing” he is. The Grammy-winning artist, 31, who skipped this year's awards ceremony despite three nominations,

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater awkwardly reacted to Chelsea Handler's joke she "found love with a munchkin" during her opening monologue at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.

Ariana Grande and boyfriend and Wicked co-star Ethan Slater were riding high during a rare date night at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles Feb. 7.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater weren't hiding their love inside the Critics Choice Awards ceremony despite host Chelsea Handler roasting their relationship during her monologue

While both are attending the 2025 Critics Choice Awards on Friday, Feb. 7, the pair avoided a red carpet debut as a couple once again. Slater walked the red carpet solo, arriving early in the night, while Grande made her appearance later. The Best Supporting Actress nominee stunned in a Christian Dior couture look.

Wicked’s Ethan Slater attended the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, and exclusively told E! News about Ariana Grande’s “beautiful” emotions following her first Oscar nomination.

Ariana and Ethan have kept their relationship largely out of the public eye, but as the Wicked press tour ramped up last year, more details about their coupling came to light. ICY

Ethan Slater reveals Ariana Grande's emotional reaction to her Oscar nomination for "Wicked," sharing her gratitude and support for co-star Cynthia Erivo.