Ariana Grande is defending her man. In a new cover story for Vanity Fair, the singer and actress fired back at haters for critiquing her relationship with Ethan Slater. “The most disappointing part was to see so many people believe the worst version of [our relationship],” the 31-year-old told the publication.

Ariana Grande is not staying silent about the rumors swirling around her relationship with Ethan Slater. In a candid chat with Vanity Fair on September 30, the singer shared her thoughts on how the public has viewed her “Wicked” co-star and boyfriend.

Ariana Grande joined her “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo on the cover of Vanity Fair and fired back at critics of her speaking voice, which had a lighter and breathier register during and after the filming of the upcoming two part Universal musical.

Ariana Grande is calling out the criticism she has received over her voice change for her Wicked role. The singer, who is set to star as Glenda alongside Cynthia Erivo in the Jon M. Chu-directed film based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 book,

The Grammy winner said that actors who alter their everyday behavior to fit a role are subjected to a gendered double standard.