Cynthia Erivo addresses THOSE rumours about her relationship with Ariana Grande Amid rumours suggesting she and Ariana Grande are more than friends, Cynthia Erivo is putting the record straight. 15 February 2026 Cynthia Erivo has addressed the "strange fascination" surrounding speculation that she and her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande are more than friends. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attending the Wicked For Good premiere The pair starred alongside each other as Elphaba and Glinda in John M.