Fans are once again making memes of Ariana Grande’s boyfriend and evil After co-star, Ethan Slater, made what many called an awkward red carpet appearance.
On November 27, 2023, the TikTok account Broadway Direct (@broadwaydirect) posted an interview with Ethan Slater, who was at the opening night of Monty Python. Spamlot On Broadway. The actor talked about acting in the next film evil The film is slated to release in November.
“Film evil was unbelievable,” the actor said on the red carpet. “We’ve handled (the show) with so much love and care. …I think everyone’s mind is going to be blown. …Everyone who loves evil Will be really happy as these characters are being handled with so much love and care.
But while Slater was talking about the upcoming movie, fans noticed a different aspect of the interview—namely, Slater’s awkward pauses and facial expressions while talking. It also didn’t help that Broadway Direct posted an interview with TikTok’s Stitch function enabled, which encourages users to stitch videos of themselves mimicking the actor’s discomfort.
Sarah Freeze (@freezerburnd) received more than 2 million views on her post, in which she mimicked Slater’s facial expressions. Viewers were very happy to see this video.
Referring to TikToker-turned-singer Bella Porch, one user wrote, “He went full Bella Porch.
“He’s got a rat in his hair telling him what to do, I know it,” wrote another, drawing an apparent resemblance to Slater’s animated character Alfredo Linguini. Ratatouille.
“I hope Ariana is watching this,” wrote another.
“Everything I learn about this man is against my will,” he continued.
@freezerburnd #stitch with @Broadway Direct ♬ Original Sound – Sarah Freeze
Scores of users across platforms who stitched videos from Broadway Direct have had viral moments. Boring (@me9804) received more than 3.5 million views for her post, in which she mocked Slater’s impact in the interview.
“He did the Bella Porch expression,” another viewer said, noting the similarities in his awkward smile to the expressions Porch makes in his videos.
For those who don’t know, Poarch is a Filipina-American musician and social media personality who rose to fame after a zoom-in TikTok video of him lip-syncing to the British rap song “M to the B” went viral and became a. Among the most liked posts on the platform. Following her viral moment, Porch signed with Warner Records and released her first music video in May 2021.
“Is this the smile that made Ariana weak in the knees?” asked another viewer.
“He didn’t have that much love and care for his baby mama and newborn,” joked a third, referring to the fact that Slater is survived by his wife and son, just under two years old.
Grande and Slater have been slammed by fans about their new relationship, with both being labeled “home wreckers”. The relationship first came to public light in July, just days after Grande announced her divorce from her ex-husband, Dalton Gomez. Slater’s ex-wife, Lily Jay, also spoke Page six In an exclusive interview that Grande was “not a girl’s girl” and became “collateral damage” to her family.
After the release of Grande’s most recent single, “Yes, And,” which appeared to reference her drama with Slater, the singer faced backlash from fans who criticized her for portraying her as “the other woman.” The singer also lost over 360,000 followers in a month.
Just as boring, TikToker Taywenzl (@taywezl) went viral after posting a similar stitched video mocking Slater’s interview. With 4 million views, Taywenzl’s video cuts herself off from Slater by imitating her weird sideways smile.
“That’s the creepiest thing, why did he do that?” said one viewer.
“He’s like a ventriloquist doll,” said another delighted reviewer.
“Theatre kid smile,” wrote a third.
The Daily Dot requested additional information from Sarah via Instagram direct message and from Boring and Tywenzel via TikTok comments.
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*First published: January 26, 2024, 9:00 pm CST
Natasha Dubash
Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She enjoys reporting on entertainment, television and pop culture.
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