| 1. Ethan Slater spent his childhood in Washington, D.C. |
| 2. He lost his mother at a young age of seven. |
| 3. During his childhood, he was a member of Ohr Kodesh Congregation in Silver Spring. |
| 4. His interest in music began early, as he started playing instruments like the violin at a young age. |
| 5. Ethan and Lilly Jay started dating in high school, which began in 2012. |
| 6. He pursued an apprenticeship at a Shakespeare workshop during his college years, leading to significant auditions. |
| 7. In 2012, he featured in a short film titled 'A Guy Walks Into a Bar.' |
| 8. His role as 'Luis' in Claudio Quest earned him a nomination for Best Individual Performance at the New York Theater Festival. |
| 9. He portrayed 'Ronny Goldstein' in the film 'Evol: The Theory of Love' in 2015. |
| 10. Ethan has also participated in web series and short films throughout his career. |
| 11. He received acclaim for his portrayal as SpongeBob SquarePants at the Oriental Theatre, earning multiple awards. |
| 12. His performance in 2019 as 'Joel Grey' in 'Fosse/Verdon' showcased his versatility. |
| 13. Ethan and Ariana Grande formed a connection at a friend's party in 2021, leading to their relationship during the filming of 'Wicked.' |
| 14. Their relationship became public in July 2023, coinciding with his divorce. |
| 15. He was a wrestler in high school. |
| 16. He is a huge Paul Simon fan and grew up listening to 'Graceland.' |
| 17. He is also a writer and composer, having written music and lyrics for musicals performed at venues including The Kennedy Center and the Capital Fringe Festival. |
