Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have long been celebrated as Hollywood besties, often admired for their supportive friendship and “friendship goals.” They were seen sharing a close bond during the promotions of “Wicked: For Good.” However, recent reports suggest that their relationship has shifted, describing it as now purely “professional.” In fact, a source claims that their friendship was largely for the public eye and that they were “never best friends outside of the spotlight.”
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ‘were never best friends out of the spotlight,’ per source
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande haven’t shied away from showing their close and supportive bond throughout the “Wicked” film press tour. The co-stars were reportedly seen holding hands and sharing sweet, affectionate moments during interviews and red carpet events. Fans have always loved their positive energy and chemistry.
However, sources told the Daily Mail that the dynamic between the actors had changed and that their bond was strictly “professional” from the beginning. As per a source, “Ariana and Cynthia definitely forged a bond while filming both Wicked and the sequel, but the truth is they never hung out when the cameras weren’t around.”
The insider continued, “They were never best friends out of the spotlight. Their relationship was purely professional. Right now they’re moving in totally different directions career wise.”While one source notes that they have now decided to go their separate ways and were putting on a front, another explains that the two still share a good bond.
A second source said, “They’re not talking as much because they aren’t promoting the film together every day but that’s all.” The tipster added, “When they were done promoting, they needed space.” The source continued that during the promotions, they were together for weeks, and it was quite “intense.” Moreover, after that, they simply wanted to hang out with other friends. The source continued, “It’s not something that has been spoken, it has just been organic. It’s not dramatic. It’s still all love.”
Originally reported by Chhavi Puri on Reality Tea.
