Ethan Slater’s wife, Dr. Lilly Jay, has spoken out about their high-profile split and her relationship with singer Ariana Grande. The couple tied the knot in 2018 and share a son born in fall 2022. However, they announced their separation just over a year later.
In an essay for The Cut, titled “How Does My Divorce Make You Feel?”, Jay opened up about the challenges she faced during her marriage, including the difficulties of balancing her work as a clinical psychologist with her personal life. She also discussed how her job made her aware of the statistics surrounding the vulnerability of marriage immediately after having children.
Jay and Slater, who were high school sweethearts, began dating in 2012 at Georgetown Day School in Washington, DC. They moved to New York in 2014. Despite their split, they remain on the same page as co-parents, with Jay stating that “our parenthood has not changed”.
The couple’s divorce was a major news story when Slater filed for separation on July 26. Jay also sparked controversy by speaking out against Grande, saying she is “not a girl’s girl”. However, sources claim there was no overlap in their relationships.
Jay has since revealed that her focus remained with their son after the split, and she has been struggling to cope with the promotion of Wicked, which Slater met Grande for before filming began in 2022. Despite this, Jay remains committed to being a devoted parent.
Source: https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/who-is-dr-lilly-jay-5-things-to-know-about-ethan-slaters-ex-wife