• Ethan Slater attended 30 Rock to support girlfriend Ariana Grande as she hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time.
• He was photographed backstage with Ariana’s friends and spotted entering Studio 8H by fans.
• The appearance coincided with Bowen Yang’s final SNL show, which Ariana playfully referenced in her monologue.
H2: Ethan Slater at 30 Rock to Support Ariana
Ethan Slater made a rare public appearance at 30 Rock on Dec. 21, turning up to support Ariana Grande as she hosted Saturday Night Live for the third time. Fans shared photos of the 33-year-old actor walking into the building and he also appeared in a dressing-room snapshot with Ariana and friends.
H3: Backstage photos and fan posts
A backstage photo posted by Ariana’s longtime friend and Victorious co-star Liz Gillies shows Ethan in the dressing room alongside Ariana and childhood friend Aaron Simon Gross. A fan also posted an image of Ethan arriving at Studio 8H. View the posts:
- Liz Gillies Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSiLrHfDu-O/?img_index=1
- Fan photo of Ethan entering 30 Rock: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSfWXI9jnbA/
H2: A night that honored Bowen Yang
The visit coincided with Bowen Yang’s final show as a cast member of SNL. Ariana made several playful nods to Bowen during her monologue — including a joke about one of his lines in Wicked — and Bowen joined the banter on stage. Ethan’s presence added to the support surrounding both Ariana and her Wicked costar on a high-profile night.
H3: Public praise and mutual support
Ethan has publicly praised Ariana’s comedic talents before, telling Jennifer Hudson on her daytime show, “She’s so funny,” and calling her a “comedy genius.” (Watch the clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwJ6bV2PiTI.) Ariana has also spoken warmly about Ethan, praising his dedication and big heart in recent interviews.
H2: A proud moment offstage
When Ariana earned her first Oscar nomination for her role as Glinda in Wicked, Ethan shared the news on social media, celebrating her achievement with a simple post: “Oscar. Nominated.” Their public support for each other — from backstage appearances at SNL to social-media shout-outs — highlights a partnership visible to fans whenever either steps into the spotlight.
H4: Why it matters
Celebrity appearances like this are small but meaningful gestures that show personal support during major career moments. For fans, seeing partners and friends at events like SNL humanizes the high-stakes world of awards and live television.
Embedded posts:
- Liz Gillies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSiLrHfDu-O/?img_index=1
- Fan arrival photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSfWXI9jnbA/
- Jennifer Hudson interview clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwJ6bV2PiTI
Short, social-friendly recap: Ethan Slater joined Ariana Grande backstage at SNL, was photographed at 30 Rock, and celebrated the night that also marked Bowen Yang’s SNL farewell.
Image Referance: https://www.eonline.com/news/1426449/ethan-slater-at-ariana-grandes-snl-hosting-gig
