Ariana Grand faces emotional toll amid ‘Wicked: For Good’ success

Ariana Grande has been reportedly feeling the emotional strain behind the success of her latest film Wicked for Good.

The actress, 32, has been balancing the heavy demands of her rising career with personal struggles after her ex-partner Pete Davidson announced that his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt is expecting their first child.

Ariana and Pete shared a whirlwind romance in 2018, getting engaged just weeks after they started dating, before breaking up four months later.

Speaking to Heat magazine, the 7 Rings singer described the baby news as “lovely” and said she was happy when she heard about it.

An insider revealed that the Side to Side hitmkaer thinks that her ex will be a “great dad” and hopes to find the same joy for herself in the future.

Meanwhile, Ariana has been quietly seeing actor Ethan Slater, 33, since July 2023. The couple has deliberately kept their romance private, often getting media’s attention while promoting Wicked for Good, which was released on November 21, 2025.

The source added that although the past few months had their challenges, Ariana and Ethan remain committed to one another and are planning to spend more time together out of the spotlight.

Fans have praised the singer for handling both professional success and personal roles with positivity.

Moreover, Ariana’s response highlighted her maturity and warmth regarding the news of Pete’s family.