Not only was the role transformative for the singer and actress, but on set of Wicked, she met her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, who plays Boq in the film. “My unbiased opinion is that she’s one of the best comedians that’s been in a movie in a long time. She’s a genius,” he said of Ariana's performance in the movie musical.

The “Wicked” co-stars showed some rare PDA while posing for cuddly photos together at the star-studded affair held at the Cipriani 42nd Street.