Ariana Grande Dancing all my life – and ethan slater That’s what’s here for.
The 32-year-old recently spoke about his girlfriend, 31, and costar Cynthia Erivo emotional Press Tour for “Wicked” and his highly acclaimed acting skills.
“They wear their heart on their sleeve, you know? His ability to stay connected to his emotions in this way allows his characters to be so complex and so nuanced,” Slater said during an interview on SiriusXM Hits 1 on Friday.
Grande plays Glinda the Good Witch in two part film musicalWhile Erivo, 37, plays Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. The pair have been showcasing their close relationship by holding hands and shedding tears during interviews. Although sweet, some critics have described the dialogue as cheesy.
Slater, who plays Bok in the film, added, “And I like this Glinda who’s trying to figure out how to be a good person, and I like this Elphaba who’s trying to figure out how to be a good person.” How to fit in is deeply connected to these women’s journey.”
The “SpongeBob SquarePants” alum said his emotional depth is what makes his interviews so touching.
“‘Wicked’ as it is, is a lot of fun, but cynthia and ariana You know, it’s like, holding hands and crying,” he continued.
“But I think that’s because both of those things are true. Like, they both exist.
The musical theater vet took a moment to admire his other half and shared, “One of my favorite things about Ariana’s performance is that they’re really present in the same moment. She may be the best physical comedian you’ve ever seen on screen and she’s very troubled and conflicted about her relationship with Elphaba and so it’s a real privilege to see her up close.
Grande and Slater first spark romance rumors in 2023, just days after news broke the pop star Married to Dalton Gomez It was over.
It was then revealed that Slater had filed for divorce from his high school girlfriend Lily Jay, with whom he has a 2-year-old son.
The two have continued to keep their romance out of the public eye, but recently enjoyed a sweet vacation to see “Wicked” with Grande’s grandmother, Marjorie, in Boca Raton, Florida.
Ahead of their trip, Grande and Erivo made headlines for one thing viral interview moment With Tracy E. Gilchrist of Out Magazine.
reporter told Erivo and Grande That some audiences “held space” with the lyrics of “Defying Gravity”, sparked an emotional reaction from “Harriet” alumni.
“I didn’t know this was happening. It’s really powerful,” Erivo replied, as Grande reached over and grabbed her co-star’s index finger.
Gilchrist has since mocked by the internet To make a completely meaningless phrase, but told Diversity It was reported on Monday that the interview was conducted a day and a half later on November 5 presidential electionAnd she went to the sit-in with “honest” intentions.
The journalist also explained her personal definition of “having space.”
“I was very inspired by [senior communications director] Toni Morrison from GLAAD,” she told the outlet. “They posted the lyrics to ‘Defying Gravity’ before my interview. This was a great lecturer. ‘Holding space’ means being physically, emotionally and mentally present with a person or thing. For me, it means being in the moment, not being distracted, and feeling something on a cellular level.
Gilchrist continued, “I think you can go places with the lyrics of a song – one you’ve heard hundreds of times – and when you’re a strange person it can suddenly take on new meaning.”
,trump administration The project is targeting LGBTQ+ people through 2025. When Cynthia sings ‘I’m going through a period of accepting limitations,’ there’s strength in that. She plays a character which is different. Who comes to her full power when she is exiled by a deceitful, cruel leader.
The media personality concluded: “There’s a lot of resonance for anyone who is marginalized right now. For me, keeping space means hearing those songs anew and finding solace or inspiration.
