Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, and other members of the Wicked cast and crew stepped out last night for The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala at Cipriani in New York City—and Grande and Slater, who have been an official couple since late December 2023, seemed to be completely inseparable all evening.

When the Wicked press tour got started, no one could really predict what would happen. After all, while star Ariana Grande developed an on-screen romance with co-star Ethan Slater, speculation about an overlap with their previous relationships meant their relationship got major backlash from the get-go.

They wrapped their arms around one another as Slater looked at the camera and Grande delicately closed her eyes. Grande wore a custom Loewe pastel pink backless satin gown with a