Cynthia Erivo Addresses ‘Lovers’ Hypothesis With Ariana Grande

Cynthia Erivo is lastly setting the document straight. After months of on-line hypothesis surrounding her shut friendship with “Depraved” co-star Ariana GrandeErivo is talking out concerning the viral hand-holding, cheek-to-cheek posing, and intense bond that had followers questioning whether or not their relationship was greater than platonic. Now, in a brand new interview, Cynthia Erivo is straight addressing the rumors and explaining why their connection made some individuals uncomfortable.

Throughout each press excursions for “Depraved” and its sequel “Depraved: For Good,” Erivo and Grande have been practically inseparable, typically clasping fingers and standing shut throughout interviews and crimson carpet appearances.

In a brand new interview with StylistErivo addressed the hypothesis head-on. “At first, I believe individuals did not perceive the way it was potential for 2 girls to be pals – shut – and never lovers,” the London-born star advised the outlet. “I’ve by no means actually spoken about this, however there was this unusual fascination with the 2 of us, the place individuals both thought we have been placing it on for the cameras or that we have been lovers.”

Erivo acknowledged that their seen closeness could have confused some viewers, significantly as a result of deep platonic feminine friendships aren’t typically spotlighted in mainstream dialog. “I believe it is as a result of there’s such little dialog round platonic feminine friendship that’s deep and actual, despite the fact that it exists in every single place. We’re not used to seeing it on digicam, in entrance of individuals,” Erivo stated.

She additional emphasised, “A relationship the place individuals are linked typically simply makes individuals uncomfortable; we aren’t taught that these relationships are good for us.”

Erivo has beforehand spoken about her working relationship with Grande, providing perception into how their completely different personalities really complemented one another.

“I like quiet and solitude as a way to focus in, and he or she would wish contact or only a second of connectivity earlier than we might start,” she stated of her costar. “I believe figuring out that, having no prep time, meant that we could possibly be influenced by the weather in the absolute best means.”

Grande has additionally addressed the now-viral hand-holding moments from the “Depraved” press tour. Talking on the podcast “Good Hold with Amy Poehler,” Grande admitted, “I do, I do. I channel lots of vitality via my fingers. And so I am at all times holding a hand. I am at all times, like, squeezing a one thing, as you have discovered. I am at all times reaching for one thing typically.”

She added that she typically clutches “who I am with. Yeah, I prefer to channel assist and vitality… I did not even discover that it was a factor about me till that factor occurred.”

In the course of the late 2024 press tour, Grande was famously seen holding onto Erivo’s finger, a gesture that shortly went viral on-line. “Yeah, as a result of I did not know what the f-ck was occurring,” Grande admitted. “I simply wished to be supportive. I used to be like, oh my God. And it felt candy. It felt stunning. And it was stunning,” the “Break Free” hitmaker added.