Ariana Grande and Boyfriend Ethan Slater Fly to Her Hometown for a Day to WatchWickedwith Her Grandma

Mar. 15, 2025

Ariana Grande, Marjorie Grande and Ethan Slater.Photo:Neil Mockford/WireImage; Nicholas Hunt/VMN18/Getty; Jamie McCarthy/GettyAriana Grandeenlisted her boyfriendEthan Slaterto capture a special moment with Ariana’s grandmotherMarjorie Grande.TheWickedstar, 31, recently shared multiple photos to herInstagram Storiesand onevideoshowing her and her brotherFrankie Grandesitting with their grandmother, whom they affectionately call “nonna,” as they watched Ariana’s acclaimed performance in the movie musical at a movie theater in Boca Raton, Florida. Ariana sweetly credited Slater for capturing the family moment.“Flew to boca for a day to watch with Nonna at the movie theater I grew up going to every weekend, Cinemark 20 in Boca,” Ariana wrote in a caption to one photo, tagging Slater, 32, and Frankie, 41, in the post.“Thrilled to report that when the sugar glider had her drum solo nonna exclaimed loudly ‘oh I LOVE that’ @jonmchu,” she added in a caption to the second photo, again crediting Slater as the photographer.The video Ariana shared showed her grandmother smiling during her granddaughter’s standout number, “Popular,” as the family all held hands.“Oh my OZ, I was there and I am still crying watching this!!” Ariana and Frankie’s mother,Joan Grande, wrote in a comment in response to Ariana’s video.Ariana’s grandmother Marjorie is the matriarch of the Grande family. Ariana shared a video on YouTube all the way back in 2012 revealing that Marjorie and her grandfather, Frank, first met when Marjorie was 11 years old. Ariana’s grandparents began dating as teenagers and eventually welcomed two daughters, including Ariana and Frankie’s mother Joan.Ariana Grande’s Instagram Stories on Nov. 25, 2024.Ariana Grande/InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Marjorie has accompanied Ariana to awards shows and red carpet events throughout Ariana’s career, including asher guest to the 2014 VMAsand the 2015 American Music Awards. Marjorie even appeared as a featured artist on Ariana’s 2024 albumEternal Sunshineon its final track “ordinary things,” which officially made Marjorie theoldest person ever to chart on the Billboard Hot 100back in March.Ariana Grande’s Instagram Stories on Nov. 25, 2024.Ariana Grande/InstagramAriana and Slater began dating some time after meeting each other when they began production onWicked.In the movie, he portrays Boq, one of Ariana’s character Glinda’s classmates at Shiz University.“He’s always adorable, and he’s so amazing in this film, he’s such an amazing person,I’m so happy people are getting to know him," the actress and singer said of Slater during a Nov. 9 interview withEntertainment Tonight. “My heart is very happy.”Wicked: Part Oneis in theaters now.

Ariana Grande, Marjorie Grande and Ethan Slater.Photo:Neil Mockford/WireImage; Nicholas Hunt/VMN18/Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Neil Mockford/WireImage; Nicholas Hunt/VMN18/Getty; Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Ariana Grandeenlisted her boyfriendEthan Slaterto capture a special moment with Ariana’s grandmotherMarjorie Grande.TheWickedstar, 31, recently shared multiple photos to herInstagram Storiesand onevideoshowing her and her brotherFrankie Grandesitting with their grandmother, whom they affectionately call “nonna,” as they watched Ariana’s acclaimed performance in the movie musical at a movie theater in Boca Raton, Florida. Ariana sweetly credited Slater for capturing the family moment.“Flew to boca for a day to watch with Nonna at the movie theater I grew up going to every weekend, Cinemark 20 in Boca,” Ariana wrote in a caption to one photo, tagging Slater, 32, and Frankie, 41, in the post.“Thrilled to report that when the sugar glider had her drum solo nonna exclaimed loudly ‘oh I LOVE that’ @jonmchu,” she added in a caption to the second photo, again crediting Slater as the photographer.The video Ariana shared showed her grandmother smiling during her granddaughter’s standout number, “Popular,” as the family all held hands.“Oh my OZ, I was there and I am still crying watching this!!” Ariana and Frankie’s mother,Joan Grande, wrote in a comment in response to Ariana’s video.Ariana’s grandmother Marjorie is the matriarch of the Grande family. Ariana shared a video on YouTube all the way back in 2012 revealing that Marjorie and her grandfather, Frank, first met when Marjorie was 11 years old. Ariana’s grandparents began dating as teenagers and eventually welcomed two daughters, including Ariana and Frankie’s mother Joan.Ariana Grande’s Instagram Stories on Nov. 25, 2024.Ariana Grande/InstagramNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Marjorie has accompanied Ariana to awards shows and red carpet events throughout Ariana’s career, including asher guest to the 2014 VMAsand the 2015 American Music Awards. Marjorie even appeared as a featured artist on Ariana’s 2024 albumEternal Sunshineon its final track “ordinary things,” which officially made Marjorie theoldest person ever to chart on the Billboard Hot 100back in March.Ariana Grande’s Instagram Stories on Nov. 25, 2024.Ariana Grande/InstagramAriana and Slater began dating some time after meeting each other when they began production onWicked.In the movie, he portrays Boq, one of Ariana’s character Glinda’s classmates at Shiz University.“He’s always adorable, and he’s so amazing in this film, he’s such an amazing person,I’m so happy people are getting to know him,” the actress and singer said of Slater during a Nov. 9 interview withEntertainment Tonight. “My heart is very happy.”Wicked: Part Oneis in theaters now.

Ariana Grandeenlisted her boyfriendEthan Slaterto capture a special moment with Ariana’s grandmotherMarjorie Grande.

TheWickedstar, 31, recently shared multiple photos to herInstagram Storiesand onevideoshowing her and her brotherFrankie Grandesitting with their grandmother, whom they affectionately call “nonna,” as they watched Ariana’s acclaimed performance in the movie musical at a movie theater in Boca Raton, Florida. Ariana sweetly credited Slater for capturing the family moment.

“Flew to boca for a day to watch with Nonna at the movie theater I grew up going to every weekend, Cinemark 20 in Boca,” Ariana wrote in a caption to one photo, tagging Slater, 32, and Frankie, 41, in the post.

“Thrilled to report that when the sugar glider had her drum solo nonna exclaimed loudly ‘oh I LOVE that’ @jonmchu,” she added in a caption to the second photo, again crediting Slater as the photographer.

The video Ariana shared showed her grandmother smiling during her granddaughter’s standout number, “Popular,” as the family all held hands.

“Oh my OZ, I was there and I am still crying watching this!!” Ariana and Frankie’s mother,Joan Grande, wrote in a comment in response to Ariana’s video.

Ariana’s grandmother Marjorie is the matriarch of the Grande family. Ariana shared a video on YouTube all the way back in 2012 revealing that Marjorie and her grandfather, Frank, first met when Marjorie was 11 years old. Ariana’s grandparents began dating as teenagers and eventually welcomed two daughters, including Ariana and Frankie’s mother Joan.

Ariana Grande’s Instagram Stories on Nov. 25, 2024.Ariana Grande/Instagram

Ariana Grande/Instagram

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Marjorie has accompanied Ariana to awards shows and red carpet events throughout Ariana’s career, including asher guest to the 2014 VMAsand the 2015 American Music Awards. Marjorie even appeared as a featured artist on Ariana’s 2024 albumEternal Sunshineon its final track “ordinary things,” which officially made Marjorie theoldest person ever to chart on the Billboard Hot 100back in March.

Ariana and Slater began dating some time after meeting each other when they began production onWicked.In the movie, he portrays Boq, one of Ariana’s character Glinda’s classmates at Shiz University.

“He’s always adorable, and he’s so amazing in this film, he’s such an amazing person,I’m so happy people are getting to know him,” the actress and singer said of Slater during a Nov. 9 interview withEntertainment Tonight. “My heart is very happy.”

Wicked: Part Oneis in theaters now.

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