Ariana Grande is reportedly dating Ethan Slater, an actor known for portraying a live-action version of SpongeBob SquarePants on Broadway.
However, confusion arose when The Cut published an Instagram post with the headline, “Is Ariana Grande Dating SpongeB
ob Now?” alongside a picture of Ariana and Ethan, hinting at a connection between the two iconic characters.
The post led to Jill Talley, the wife of Tom Kenny, the long-time voice actor behind SpongeBob SquarePants on the TV show, stepping in to set the record straight. In her comment, she clarified that her husband, Tom Kenny, is not dating Ariana Grande, but she is uncertain about Ethan Slater’s relationship status. Jill added that both Ethan and Ariana are adorable together, though she did not confirm their romantic involvement.
Jill took the opportunity to celebrate her own relationship with Tom Kenny, as they marked their 27th wedding anniversary. Her clarification emphasized that Ethan Slater and Tom Kenny are two distinct individuals, and the confusion surrounding their roles in the SpongeBob franchise led to mistaken assumptions.
Meanwhile, Ariana Grande’s dating timeline has been a subject of interest. She and Dalton Gomez ended their relationship in January, but they reportedly gave it another shot in May during their 2-year anniversary. On the other hand, Ethan Slater is also still legally married, but claims suggest he is separated from his wife.
Despite the initial mix-up, it is now clear that Ariana Grande is dating Ethan Slater, not the long-time voice actor of SpongeBob SquarePants, Tom Kenny. As the details unfold, fans are eager to see where this new relationship will lead.
