Lilly Jay has opened up about the challenges of navigating a highly publicized divorce with Ethan Slater. In a heartfelt reflection, she touched on the emotional impact of their separation while navigating heartbreak, newfound publicity, and co-parenting. Now, many are curious to know what did Jay say about her divorce.
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Lilly Jay speaks up about her divorce from Ethan Slater
Lilly Jay, Ethan Slater’s ex-wife, is addressing the emotional challenges of their highly publicized divorce and its impact on her life. In an essay written by Jay for The Cut, titled “How Does My Divorce Make You Feel?”, Jay reflected on the pain of ending her marriage shortly after the birth of their first child. At the time, news of Slater’s relationship with his Wicked co-star Ariana Grande had attracted media attention. Slater initiated the legal process for divorce in July 2023, just before their son’s first birthday.
Jay recounted the growing emotional distance between her and Slater while he was filming Wicked. Despite her expertise as a perinatal psychologist, she admitted the struggles of navigating postpartum life and the strain it placed on their marriage. She wrote, “I knew all the statistics — how vulnerable a marriage is in the postpartum period, how vital community connection is in preventing depression and anxiety, how new parenthood impacts a whole family — but I confidently moved to another country with my 2-month-old baby and my husband to support his career.”
Jay also revealed how the media attention surrounding Wicked compounded her pain. She wrote, “Days with my son are sunny. Days when I can’t escape the promotion of a movie associated with the saddest days of my life are darker.” The psychologist reflected on how the divorce disrupted the privacy she had valued for her patients and herself. Still, she has sought to turn her personal loss into a source of strength.
Jay highlighted that while her relationship with Slater has changed, their shared commitment to raising their son remains intact. Amid rumors surrounding their split, both Slater and Grande have seemingly refuted allegations of infidelity.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
