'Wicked' star Ethan Slater's ex-wife Lilly Jay addresses her divorce in an essay

Ethan Slater's ex-wife, Lilly Jay , recently published an essay addressing their divorce.

Slater has been criticized for leaving Jay , his high school sweetheart, and starting a relationship with Ariana Grande .

Jay , who works as a clinical psychologist, said she and Slater experienced “growing distance” while he was working on the movie.