Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater awkwardly reacted to Chelsea Handler's joke she "found love with a munchkin" during her opening monologue at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.

Ariana Grande and boyfriend and Wicked co-star Ethan Slater were riding high during a rare date night at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles Feb. 7.

The “Wicked” star, nominated for best supporting actress at the ceremony, chose a special gown by Dior couture for the occasion.

Wicked’s Ethan Slater attended the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, and exclusively told E! News about Ariana Grande’s “beautiful” emotions following her first Oscar nomination.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were the picture of happiness at the Critics Choice Awards, despite Chelsea Handler taking a swipe at their relationship in her opening monologue

The Critics Choice Awards audience appeared less than thrilled during Chelsea Handler's opening monologue. The awards season was delayed due to the massive wildfires in Los Angeles, which even sparked fears that the Oscars could be canceled.

Chelsea Handler's opening monologue at the 2025 Critics' Choice Awards fell flat with Ariana Grande fans. While speaking about Wicked, which has been nominated for several awards at the upscale event,