The news of Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's relationship sent shockwaves fans and most especially to the estranged wife of the actor.
According to sources familiar with Lilly Jay - who was married to Ethan since 2018 - she is deeply hurt that her family has been ripped apart.
Since the relationship between Ariana and Ethan has been progressing rapidly, Lilly is becoming increasingly disturbed, a source told TMZ.
One of her greatest worries is that their son, born in August 2022, will be without his parents around full-time now that they have split up.
Furthermore, a person privy to Lilly's situation told Page Six that he was taken aback by their marriage as well. According to them, "It's horrible. They were high school sweethearts. They have a baby."
It has also been revealed that things have not been good between Lilly and Ethan since the onset of this affair.
Lilly believes Ethan has utterly abandoned his family. Furthermore, it's said that the "Thank U Next" singer was once close with the two while their marriage was still thriving.
This year, Ethan showed his appreciation for Lilly on Mother's Day with a special Instagram tribute - which Ariana "liked."
It's understood that the romance between Ariana and Ethan only began a few months ago.
The outlet's sources report that this entire situation has landed Lilly in a place of feeling completely betrayed and heartbroken.
Those close to her, who understand what she's dealing with, express their sympathy for how difficult it must be to come to terms with her ex finding someone new, particularly when it is so visible to all.
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Rumors have been swirling since media outlets first reported on the relationship between Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater.
They met on the set of "Wicked" and subsequently began their new journey together.
Those close to them claim that both Ariana and Ethan had already split from Dalton Gomez and Lilly, respectively, before embarking on their relationship.
However, in an attempt to be courteous, they remain low-key while pursuing this romance.
Rumors have been circulating of an impending divorce for Ariana and Dalton, though no official documents have been filed.
Likewise, it seems like Lilly and Ethan are headed down the same path, though neither has officially initiated proceedings yet.
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