Ariana Grande shows her love for Ethan Slater at the Wicked premiere in New York

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater shared a sweet and affectionate moment during the Wicked premiere in New York on Thursday night.

The singer and the Broadway actor, who star in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the popular musical, have become one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples, especially after their relationship became public following their respective divorces in 2023.

At the event, held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Grande showed no hesitation in displaying her affection for Slater in front of a sea of photographers on the red carpet.

Ariana Grande's sweet gesture with her boyfriend

While posing for the cameras, the singer, wearing a strapless pink gown, approached Slater, who also looked stunning, and took his hand before embracing him. Slater, who plays Boq in the film, couldn't contain his smile during the warm moment with his pop star girlfriend, with his hand resting on Grande's waist.

Although they didn't arrive together, as Grande first appeared on the arm of her co-star Cynthia Erivo, the couple's love and connection were clear.

Erivo, who plays Elphaba, was equally close to Grande, and both looked stunning on the red carpet, with looks that reflected their characters. Grande stood out in a pink satin peplum gown with a sweetheart neckline, while Erivo opted for a black gown with glittery details, embodying the iconic Wicked Witch of the West.

The affectionate gesture between Ariana and Ethan didn't go unnoticed by fans, who have been following their relationship from the start.

The beginning of a magical love story

Despite rumors surrounding their public romance, especially since they met on the Wicked set after their divorces, Ariana has openly spoken about how happy she is with Ethan, describing him as "amazing" and "adorable."

Expectations are high, not only for the film's adaptation quality but also for the chemistry between the cast members and the real-life stories surrounding the production. The New York premiere was just the latest in a series of events marking the beginning of a press tour for the project.