Lilly Jay, the ex-wife of Wicked star Ethan Slater, has opened up about her emotional struggle after their high-profile split in an essay published at The Cut. Jay, a clinical psychologist, was left feeling isolated and vulnerable after Slater filed for divorce in July 2023.
Jay notes that she was blindsided by the sudden end of their marriage, which had been marked by a life-threatening birth complication during her pregnancy with their infant son. Despite knowing the statistics showing how vulnerable marriages are in the postpartum period, Jay admits that she was consumed by new motherhood and didn’t realize the growing distance between them.
As Slater began to speak out about his personal struggles, including his relationship with pop star Ariana Grande, Jay revealed that she struggled to cope with the public scrutiny surrounding her own divorce. She described feeling like she’d lost control and succumbing to postpartum depression, which made it difficult for her to escape the constant reminders of her past life.
However, in a surprising twist, Jay has emerged from her struggles with a newfound sense of self-awareness and confidence. In her essay, she writes that while she’s not okay with being in the public eye again, she’s determined to take control of her narrative and share her story with others.
Source: https://www.newser.com/story/361359/ex-wife-of-ariana-grandes-new-beau-has-some-thoughts.html