Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were spotted looking utterly smitten at the Saturday Night Live afterparty, a source revealed to Page Six. The event took place at L’Avenue at Saks following the NBC show, where Grande served as host.
Eyewitnesses noted that the pair, currently filming the upcoming movie adaptation of the beloved musical “Wicked,” were inseparable throughout the night. “They seemed genuinely happy together,” one insider commented, highlighting their affectionate demeanor.
Grande, 31, made sure to invite her longtime friend from her Nickelodeon days, Elizabeth Gillies, to join in the celebration. The pop sensation was also seen mingling with SNL staple Bowen Yang, who shares the screen with her in “Wicked.”
The night wrapped up around 3:30 a.m., with Grande and Slater making their exit hand in hand. Musical guest Stevie Nicks, 76, was also in attendance, reportedly engaged in a deep conversation with SNL creator Lorne Michaels, 79, right until the end. The duo was among the last to leave the festivities, with Nicks and Michaels departing just after 4:30 a.m.
Other notable figures at the party included Scarlett Johansson and her husband, “Weekend Update” anchor Colin Jost. The gathering was a star-studded affair, featuring appearances from SNL alumni Maya Rudolph, Andy Samberg, and Dana Carvey, along with “Barbie” star Simu Liu and comedian Jim Gaffigan.
During her SNL appearance, Grande delighted the audience with impressions of pop icons Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Gwen Stefani, breaking her initial promise to refrain from singing or impersonations. This marks Grande’s second time hosting the show; she previously graced the SNL stage back in March 2016 while also serving as the musical guest.
As the night unfolded, Ariana and Ethan were clearly the focus of attention, proving their connection extends far beyond their professional collaboration. The buzz around their romance is only destined to grow as they continue to work together on “Wicked.”
