Disgusting Rumors About Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Friendship Could Create Massive Problems For Wicked Part 2

In the business of entertainment, sometimes the personal lives of celebrities overshadow even the most interesting film releases. The Wicked franchise seems to be in such a position with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo being the center of rumors and controversy once again.

Combined as a two-part musical fantasy, the film appears to have struck moviegoers’ imaginations. However, certain behind-the-scenes rumors of alleged scandals in the past could potentially harm the road to Wicked Part 2.

Netizens Stir Up Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Relationship Controversies

Wicked revisits the theatrical story of Elphaba and Glinda- witches who become unlikely friends against all odds, changing the face of the Land of Oz. There is Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, and they give life to a story that revolves around friendship, prejudice, and personal transformation.

However, in real life, both these actresses have gotten themselves involved in complicated relationship controversies, which are now stirred again because of their strong chemistry on and off the screen. Some netizens have alleged Grande and Erivo as “homewreckers” due to their rumored relationship history.

LMFAO somebody on here once said no wonder Cynthia and Ariana get along because they both wrecked marriages

— jusi gris (@jusigris) November 27, 2024

Cynthia had a front row seat

— andy (@AndyXGuzman) November 28, 2024

I know Cynthia was on that set whispering in Ari’s ear like “the only thing standing between you and the love of your life is his marriage wreck that home TODAY!” https://t.co/Ai7nNCkCss

— Jordan (@Jordanbloked) November 27, 2024

Cynthia and Ariana get along so well pic.twitter.com/qlDDogHMnK

— Nikhil Prakash (@Nike_MUFC) November 28, 2024

Cynthia Erivo is also a terrible person and a homewrecker.
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The allegations about Erivo are related to her rumored affair with Lena Waithe. The Wicked actress allegedly started a relationship when Waithe was still married to Alana Mayo. Waithe and Mayo divorced in 2020, and people immediately began speculating that Erivo might be involved in the cause.

The same can be said about Grande, who made her relationship with her Wicked co-star, Ethan Slater, a subject of gossip. Slater was also linked to Grande while he was still married to his then-wife, Lilly Jay, something that quickly sparked a lot of controversy. Jay has criticized Grande earlier, saying her family was the “collateral damage” in Grande and Slater’s union (via Page Six).

Grande has been quite open while defending her relationship. She told the press (via RadarOnline).

The most disappointing part was to see so many people believe the worst version of it. There couldn’t be a less accurate depiction of a human being than the one that the tabloids spread about him.

These controversies could possibly cause controversial challenges in the marketing and promotions of Wicked Part 2, which will be released in November 2025. Due to the ongoing narrative online, the artistic value of the film and the performances of the actresses might be overshadowed, which might become a real problem for the film’s marketing.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s Genuine Connection

However, there has never been a hint of pretentious chemistry between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The first time they met was at Erivo’s house for a five-hour conversation. Then they met again in another musical rehearsal at director Jon M. Chu’s home, where both actresses found out their vocal compatibility.

Their relationship goes beyond just professionalism. The actresses seem to share a genuine friendship as two individuals. In an interview with Deadline, Grande shared, “We both made the conscious decision when we met to take care of each other.” Erivo agreed with Grande’s sentiment and described their relationship as “the most fruitful relationship” of her life.

In an Instagram appreciation post about Wicked, Erivo thanked Grande and wrote in the caption, “Galinda/ Glinda/ Ariana Grande-Butera, I love you. You are the truest, kindest, human being. It has been an honor to share this experience of a lifetime with you.”

Notably, both actresses have also given hints about the potentially queer nature of the characters’ interaction. In an interview with Gay Times, Grande playfully implied that perhaps Glinda might be “a little in the closet,” while Erivo said, “It is just a true love, and I think that transcends sexuality.”

It appears that the chemistry and friendship between Erivo and Grande might also work as a blessing that can help in steering Wicked Part 2 through these controversies that are dragging the actresses’ past rumors into the spotlight.

Wicked is now running in theaters.