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Cynthia Erivo Clarifies Platonic Bond with Ariana Grande

2/15/2026

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Cynthia Erivo addressed rumors about her relationship with Ariana Grande and clarified friendship is platonic.
In an interview, Erivo said people struggle to accept deep female friendships without romance.
She said public fascination stems from a lack of discussion about such relationships.
Ariana Grande is dating Ethan Slater, while Cynthia Erivo is with Lena Waithe.
Their film Wicked: For Good received no Oscar nominations in 2026 despite first film's success.

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Cynthia Erivo addressed rumors about her relationship with Ariana Grande and clarified friendship is platonic.
In an interview, Erivo said people struggle to accept deep female friendships without romance.
She said public fascination stems from a lack of discussion about such relationships.
Ariana Grande is dating Ethan Slater, while Cynthia Erivo is with Lena Waithe.
Their film Wicked: For Good received no Oscar nominations in 2026 despite first film's success.