Ariana Grandeis breaking her silence about the public reaction to her relationship withWickedcostarEthan Slater.

That was definitely a tough ride.

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Ariana Grande attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City, Ethan Slater attends “Spamalot” Opening Night at St. James Theatre on November 16, 2023 in New York City.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Cindy Ord/Getty

All eyes were on Slater and Grande in 2023, following herhighly publicized divorce from ex-husband Dalton Gomez.

The drama only intensified whenSlaters ex-wife spoke toPageSixand argued he should not be the focus of the rumors.

Shes the story, really, Jay said of Grande.

Ariana Grande attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

Ariana Grande.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty

Not a girls girl.

My family is just collateral damage.

But you know what?

I will never let disreputable evil tabloids ruin my life or my perception of what is real and good.

In theblunt bridge of her first single, Yes, And?

she flat-out asks, “Why do you care so much whose… Wicked: Part 1debuts in theaters onNov.