Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are “really happy and good for each other” after being spotted together with their loved ones at Disneyland for the first time.
The 30-year-old singer and 31-year-old actor, who enjoyed a casual amusement park date last week amid their respective divorces, are enjoying their blossoming romance and “all their friends love him,” a source close to the star told exclusively .
They said of the Disneyland trip: “They went with a large group of friends, including Ariana’s mother and brother.”
“They’re really happy and are really good for each other. “All their friends love him.”
In photos shared on Instagram by celebrity gossip site DeuxMoi on Monday, the “Dangerous Woman” singer was seen walking alongside the Broadway star.
From strength to strength: Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater are “really happy and good for each other” after being spotted together with their loved ones at Disneyland for the first time
Divorce filing: Their outing together comes just a week after Grande filed for divorce from her husband and real estate agent Dalton Gomez after two years of marriage
In the snaps, the couple could be seen linking arms as they dressed up for the evening at the popular amusement park.
Slater, who filed for divorce from his wife Lilly Jay in July, wore a black hoodie and black baggy sweatpants.
The former Nickelodeon star also wore a black hoodie, which she paired with a khaki pleated skirt and comfortable black shoes.
Grande filed her divorce papers last week on September 18 – the same day her ex Dalton Gomez also filed.
In documents obtained by TMZ, Ariana’s attorney Laura Wasser had cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their divorce, with the date of separation listed as February 20, 2023.
Sources told the outlet that everything was “worked out” between the former couple “before heading to the courthouse,” adding that the actress plans to “cut Dalton a check” to officially dissolve the marriage.
Notably, the couple filed for divorce months after their stated separation date, and an insider told TMZ that the reasoning was so they could “work out the details and come to an agreement.”
According to the source, Grande and Gomez have “no hard feelings,” adding, “They have been truly caring and respectful of each other through every step of this process.”
Parting ways: In documents obtained by TMZ, Ariana’s attorney Laura Wasser had cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce and listed the date of separation as February 20, 2023
The Grammy winner and the real estate agent began dating in January 2020 and the couple got engaged in December of the same year.
In May 2021, the two tied the knot during an intimate but romantic wedding ceremony at their home in Montecito. But news of their shocking split came to light in early July this year.
A source close to the couple told at the time of the split news: “Ariana and Dalton have nothing but respect for each other. “They are still friends and intend to remain so in the future.”
“There was no cheating, no resentment between them, the marriage just didn’t work out.” “These things happen,” the insider added.
According to Page Six, Gomez had flown to London to visit Ariana — who had been filming the live adaptation of “Wicked” since December 2022 — in an attempt to repair her failing marriage, but it “didn’t work out.”
Another insider told Us Weekly, “Ariana and Dalton have been having problems for months.”
The two had problems before she left to film Wicked [in London] They couldn’t solve that, and distance didn’t help. They have not spoken and are separated and divorce is likely.”
For his part, Slater first tied the knot with Lilly Jay in 2018 and were high school sweethearts.
Amicable: According to the source, Grande and Gomez have “no hard feelings,” adding, “They have been truly caring and respectful of each other through every step of this process.”
Breakup: Slater, for his part, first tied the knot with Lilly Jay in 2018 and were high school sweethearts, but also filed for divorce from Jay in July; Seen in 2018
In August 2022, the couple gave birth to their first baby together – a son. However, the Broadway star also filed for divorce from Lilly in July, leaving her “devastated.”
While speaking exclusively to , Lilly revealed that she was staying positive and putting her main focus on her little boy after she was reportedly “blindsided” by the split.
“I’m focused on building a new life for our son,” she said. “That’s what I’m trying to do and that’s my sole focus.”
An insider previously told : “Lilly has been hanging out with Ethan and Ariana so much. “Ariana met and even held her baby.”
“They had dinner together in London – and Ariana told Lilly that she wanted to have a baby one day and couldn’t wait to start a family.” The source also revealed that Jay traveled to London when Slater was with the Filming for “Wicked” began.
Earlier this month, another source informed that Ariana and Ethan are now living together as he prepares for the Broadway production of Spamalot.
The couple, who first met on the UK set of Wicked in December 2022, are said to have been “held together” after their secret romance went public, preventing them from returning to their respective marriages.
Last week, People magazine reported that the two were strictly “friends” until they split from their respective spouses.
Living together: Earlier this month, another source informed that both Ariana and Ethan are now living together as he prepares for the Broadway production of Spamalot
However, another source said these claims were “completely untrue,” adding that there were “receipts to prove it.”
“Ariana and Ethan never planned to go public with their relationship,” the second source told .
“They hoped to keep it a secret and return to their marriages as if nothing had happened.” However, this was not possible as they were caught.
“Now they’re stuck together and really have nothing in common with each other. It’ll be interesting to see how that plays out.”