{"id":954,"date":"2025-02-24T10:20:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T11:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/?p=954"},"modified":"2025-02-26T18:37:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T18:37:56","slug":"ariana-grande-and-ethan-slater-bizarrely-shake-hands-in-rare-public-outing-at-sag-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/24\/ariana-grande-and-ethan-slater-bizarrely-shake-hands-in-rare-public-outing-at-sag-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater bizarrely shake hands in rare public outing at SAG Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n\t\t\"Ethan\t<\/div>
Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande were pictured oddly shaking hands – despite being in a relationship (Picture: Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ariana Grande<\/a> and Ethan Slater were caught in a weird handshake moment at the SAG Awards<\/a> on Sunday night during a rare public outing together<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The couple, who struck up a relationship after meeting while working on the Oscar-nominated Wicked movie<\/a>, were snapped in a position where it seemed they were shaking hands with each other inside the ceremony<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both Ethan, 32, and Ariana, 31, were smiling broadly during the exchange as Ariana held up other hand in exclamation.<\/p>\n

They had also opted to walk the red carpet separately, despite being seated at the same table for the movie, which had picked up five nominations from the Screen Actors Guild including one for outstanding cast and one for Grande as supporting actress.<\/p>\n

However, they quickly moved on from this awkward moment, with the duo being photographed later on in the evening, including while they were sitting next to each other, bringing their heads together for the pose.<\/p>\n

Slater reportedly arrived over an hour ahead of Grande to the event, in a classic tuxedo, while the Thank U Next singer had her moment in a stunning custom pale pink Loewe gown with floral embellishments.<\/p>\n

\n
\n\t\t\"Mandatory\t<\/div>
The Wicked co-stars and real-life boyfriend and girlfriend were caught in an odd moment as they made a rare public outing together (Picture: Presley Ann Photo\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n
\n\t\t\"Mandatory\t<\/div>
However, they were also captured later in more traditional poses (Picture: John Salangsang\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n
\n\t\t\"Mandatory\t<\/div>
They even sweetly held hands (Picture: Presley Ann Photo\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n
\n\t\t\"Ariana\t<\/div>
Ariana stunned in a custom Loewe gown in, of course, pink for her character Glinda (Picture: Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He was also said to be carefully looking out for his girlfriend on the floor of the show, as a clip shared by Instagram account Deuxmoi<\/a> showed the couple holding hands as he carefully guided her around the table and crowd of people.<\/p>\n

Nicola Hickling of LipReader told DailyMail.com<\/a> that the Broadway star was telling the chart-topping singer: \u2018Stay near, this crowd next to me, they are pushing me.\u2019<\/p>\n

Both performers have kept their relationship relatively low-key \u2013 despite the high-profile awards season circuit \u2013 likely in reaction to the backlash it initially received.<\/p>\n

\n
\n\t\t\"Ariana\t<\/div>
Although they didn’t walk the red carpet together, Ariana and Ethan were sat next to each other for the SAG Awards ceremony (Picture: Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n
\n\t\t\"Ariana\t<\/div>
The couple looked relaxed and happy in each other’s company (Picture: Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n
\n\t\t\"Ethan\t<\/div>
Wicked was nominated for five SAG awards, but lost out (pictured with the film’s director Jon M. Chu, R) (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grande was previously married to Dalton Gomez, with news of their divorce<\/a> going live just days before her relationship with co-star Slater was first heavily rumoured, in July 2023.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Slater\u2019s ex-wife Lilly Jay relocated to the UK for Wicked filming with their young son, but he also filed for divorce<\/a> from her later the same month as Grande.<\/p>\n

Sources previously claimed to TMZ that both Slater and Grande \u2013 whose listed date of separation from Gomez was in that February \u2013 were single before they began dating.<\/p>\n

Jay has since spoken out herself<\/a>, penning an essay for The Cut<\/a> in December where she said she \u2018really never thought I would get divorced\u2019.<\/p>\n

\n
\n\t\t\"Ethan\t<\/div>
Ethan and Ariana have kept their romance rather under the radar (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\n
\n\t\t\"Ethan\t<\/div>
Alongside Ariana filing for divorce from ex Dalton Gomez, Ethan also divorced former wife Lilly Jay, mother of his young son (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Especially not just after giving birth to my first child and especially not in the shadow of my husband\u2019s new relationship with a celebrity.\u2019<\/p>\n

The psychologist, who specialises in women\u2019s mental health, said she \u2018deeply misses the life of invisibility she created for herself\u2019 before her life was thrust into the public eye.<\/p>\n

Slater has publicly shared his pride over the acclaim his girlfriend is receiving for her turn as Glinda in the blockbuster musical adaptation<\/a>, posting a photo of her with pink balloons in the wake of her Oscar nomination.<\/p>\n

Sadly, the Wicked team went home empty handed from the SAG Awards, with Emilia P\u00e9rez star Zoe Salda\u00f1a once more triumphing<\/a> in the best supporting actress category over Grande, putting her as firm favourite to take home the Oscar at the end of this week<\/a> \u2013 despite the controversy surrounding the Netflix film.<\/p>\n

\n
\n\t\t\"Ariana\t<\/div>
In Wicked together as Glinda and Boq alongside Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero (C) (Picture: Universal Pictures)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Conclave\u2019s cast took home the ensemble award, while Elphaba actress Cynthia Erivo lost out to Demi Moore<\/a> for her comeback turn in The Substance, and Jonathan Bailey\u2019s nominated turn as Fiyero fell at the last hurdle to another awards season favourite in Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain).<\/p>\n

\n

\n\t\t\t\tSAG Award winners 2025\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
\n

SAG Life Achievement Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jane Fonda<\/p>\n

Film<\/h2>\n

Best ensemble cast<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conclave<\/p>\n

Best actor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet, A Complete Unknown<\/p>\n

Best actress<\/strong><\/p>\n

Demi Moore, The Substance<\/p>\n

Best supporting actor<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain<\/p>\n

Best supporting actress<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zoe Salda\u00f1a, Emilia Perez<\/p>\n

Best action performance by a stunt ensemble<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fall Guy<\/p>\n

Television<\/h2>\n

Best drama series ensemble<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shogun<\/p>\n

Best actress \u2013 drama<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anna Sawai, Shogun<\/p>\n

Best actor \u2013 drama<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun<\/p>\n

Best comedy series ensemble<\/strong><\/p>\n

Only Murders in the Building<\/p>\n

Best actor \u2013 comedy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building<\/p>\n

Best actress \u2013 comedy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jean Smart, Hacks<\/p>\n

Best actor \u2013 limited series<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colin Farrell, The Penguin<\/p>\n

Best actress \u2013 limited series<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer<\/p>\n

Best action performance by a stunt ensemble (TV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shogun<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande were pictured oddly shaking hands – despite being in a relationship (Picture: Shutterstock) Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were caught in a weird handshake moment<\/p>\n

Continue reading <\/use> <\/svg>Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater bizarrely shake hands in rare public outing at SAG Awards<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":777,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/954"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=954"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/954\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":967,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/954\/revisions\/967"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pilotshopworld.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}