Ariana Grande took to Instagram to address people who have misunderstood her and made assumptions about her personal life. The singer shared a lengthy Instagram Story expressing her pride and joy while feeling deeply misunderstood by those who don't know her. She stated that she feels tightly held and protected by her loved ones and fans who understand her. Grande explained that she is focusing her energy on things that deserve it and protecting herself from things that do not. Reflecting on the past year, she described it as transformative and filled with beautiful yet polarized feelings. Grande expressed her fulfillment with her work, particularly her role in the movie musical "Wicked.

" She met her current boyfriend, Ethan Slater, on the set of the film. The couple began dating in July, both having recently separated from their respective partners. Grande's divorce from Dalton Gomez was finalized in October. Both Grande and Slater have publicly acknowledged their relationship and were seen having dinner together with Grande's father in New York City.