Ariana Grande's 'Wicked' character Glinda and Ethan Slater's Boq intersect at Shiz University in 'Wicked' Moviegoers are finally getting a peek at Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's relationship on the big screen.

Could Glinda the Good Witch also be Glinda the Gay Witch? 'Wicked' star Ariana Grande thinks so, and original Broadway lead Kristin Chenoweth agrees.

I thought so too way back when,” Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda on Broadway, commented on Instagram

There’s a subplot that has nothing to do with the movie that has popped up now that Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater star in it — back in 2023, there were rumblings that they were dating, which got very messy. And just recently, people noted their PDA on the red carpet at the New York premiere of the movie.

Ariana Grande also shared a series of BTS photos and videos on Wicked’s premiere day, though Slater could only be seen in the background of one image. “Like a handprint on my heart,” she captioned the post,

"To say I’m honored to be a part of this movie is the understatement of the century. I cannot wait for you to see it," the actor wrote

Ethan Slater joins TODAY to talk about landing the role of Boq in “Wicked,” getting his start playing Toto in a community production of the “Wizard of Oz” when he was 4, reveals the advice he received from Ariana Grande and other members of the cast,

Ariana Grande has been a pop culture staple for nearly two decades, balancing her acting and music careers with constant time in the spotlight. Naturally, that means fans (and, yes, trolls) are always eager to dig into her personal life—from her latest real estate moves to her relationship status.