Ethan Slater's Protective Gesture Towards Ariana Grande at SAG Awards Revealed by Lip Reader

Ethan Slater displayed a protective demeanor towards Ariana Grande at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, according to a lip reader. The "Wicked" co-stars, now a couple, were seen in an intimate moment during the ceremony. A video shared on Instagram showed Slater holding Grande's hand and guiding her through the crowd. A lip reader revealed Slater saying, "Stay near. This crowd next to me, they are pushing me." The couple, whose relationship began amidst controversy, kept their PDA minimal but were seen chatting and smiling throughout the night. Slater admired Grande's gown and held her hands. They walked the red carpet separately. Their relationship, which started in 2023, has been under scrutiny due to the timing of their respective separations from their former spouses. Despite the controversy, they have been seen together during the "Wicked" press tour. The "Wicked" cast, including Grande, left the SAG Awards empty-handed despite multiple nominations.