Ethan Slater says he is “Non -Stopefully proud of Ariana Grande

Ethan is “incredibly proud” to all in Evil Cast – especially his girlfriend, Ariana Grande.

“I’m incredibly proud of her,” Slater said, 32, exclusively Us every week On the 40th Award Artios Awards in New York on Wednesday 12 February. “She worked so hard. She and Cynthia (Empririum) He worked so incredibly hard to not only make this film and be the best version of Glinda and Elphab, but also to promote. They are incredible. I’m not proud. ”

In January, Evil received more 2025 Oscar nomination. While Erivo, 38, received the best actress in the lead role of nod to her display Elphaba, Grande, 31, she gained recognition in the best actress in the support role category thanks to her performance as Grinda.

“I don’t know if there is preparation.” It’s just on the wave, ”Slater said before 97. Academy Awards. “We all have fun.” … We are all rooting for ourselves, because we are still celebrating this thing we loved. Whether we win or lose, it’s just a big celebration so we can do a thing we love so much. It’s really strange. ”

Far from the big screen, Slater and Grande has been walking since July 2023. While the singer “dangerous woman” he spoke The permanent criticism of the public nature of her relations, Slater hopes to maintain his professional work.

“I think we are both able to focus on the film whenever these conversations appear,” Slater said he has a relationship in the center of attention. “We’re talking about it.” Evil And focus on the work we all did and how proud of ourselves we are like actors. Everyone in the cast is a big family, so I think that with a focus on it is a way to move forward.

How cast and crew continue to celebrate success Evilthe second install of the movie, Wicked: Foreveris to be released in November.

While Slater said he couldn’t share too many details while he got out in Edison Ballroom, the actor teased that every character “in the upcoming movie” deepens his story line “.

“(Director) Jon (M. Chu) Evil It’s about what you do when you finally learn the truth, ”he teased. “And I think all the groups come in the second movie.” Personally, I am really enthusiastic about Boq’s relationship with Nessa (Marissa Bode) – We spend a lot more time with them and see how they evolve, which is exciting for me. ”

As for the characters of Grande and Erivo, Slater said there was much more.

“I think people have already seen Ariana and Cynthia gave such an emotional depth to their characters and especially Ari; her comedy is so good, and yet there is real truth and grounding,” he shared with him Our. “I think what people might surprise is how far it goes so beautiful.” I haven’t seen it yet, so I just remember what I saw on that day (we filmed). But on the day, it was really strange to testify. ”

During the Wednesday event Red Carpet and Slater also wanted to celebrate the posts of professionals cast across theater, film and television on the Artios Awards.

In particular, the actor called the casting directors “who helped me to navigate intimately in this world”.

“I am really excited to celebrate people who get the actors in a place where they can tell the story and narrative that directors make,” he said. “It’s really exciting.” I was excited to be invited. I’m just grateful for being here. ”

With the announcement of Andrew Nodell