Cynthia Erivo
Ari and I are simply shut pals
Opposite to ‘In style’ perception
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Cynthia Erivo is clearing the air after months of on-line hypothesis that she and Ariana Grande have been secretly extra than simply Depraved co-stars.
Throughout the press tour for Depraved, followers dissected each emotional interview in addition to every lingering hug and hand maintain between the 2 … with some social media customers insisting their bond regarded romantic.
In a latest interview, Cynthia addressed what she referred to as a “unusual fascination” with their friendship, explaining that some folks struggled to grasp how two girls might be deeply shut with out it turning right into a love story. She made clear there was no secret relationship … only a real connection cast whereas bringing Elphaba and Glinda to life.
In fact, the hypothesis by no means lined up with actuality. Ariana is relationship her Depraved co-star Ethan Slater and has been publicly linked to him since manufacturing on the movie started.
In the meantime, Cynthia retains her personal love life comparatively non-public however has been in a long-term relationship with actress and producer Lena Waithe.
So there you might have it … no behind the scenes romance right here … simply two performers whose tight bond bought wildly overanalyzed within the age of viral press excursions.