Los Angeles, California – Cynthia Erivo has set the record straight on the allegations that she and Ariana Grande had a “secret romance.”
The Wicked co-stars have been changed for good, but they are strictly platonic friends, per the British star.
While speaking with Stylist Magazine, Cynthia addressed her bond with Ari – who’s dating Ethan Slater – amid the scrutiny of their friendship.
“At first, I think people didn’t understand how it was possible for two women to be friends, close, and not lovers,” the 39-year-old Drift actor explained.
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She noted that there was a “strange fascination” with her and the Alright hitmaker where people “thought we were putting it on for the cameras or that we were lovers.”
Cynthia continued, “And I think it’s because there’s such little conversation around platonic female friendship that is deep and real.”
The Stand Up singer, who’s in a relationship with actor-producer Lena Waithe, was blamed for Ari’s Oscar snub after Cynthia’s “bizarre behavior” towards her bestie during their Wicked: For Good press run.
Yet the English star defended their friendship, saying, “We’re not used to seeing it on camera in front of people. ”
“A relationship where people are connected sometimes just makes people uncomfortable; we aren’t taught that those relationships are good for us,” Cynthia added.
