Ethan Slater had nothing but praise for his girlfriend, Ariana Grande, while discussing her turn as Galinda in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked. “She’s a comedy genius,” Slater, 32, said of Grande,

Ariana Grande makes her relationship with 'Wicked' co-star Ethan Slater Instagram-official with a photo from the film's Australian premiere.

It seems Ariana Grande wanted to pay homage to Ariana pequeña. During a recent interview, the “Thank U, Next” singer explained to Australian radio station Hit 104.7 Canberra why she decided to use her full legal name — Ariana Grande-Butera — in the credits for her upcoming film,