Speculation about the stars’ relationship has grown online following the end of the Wicked promotional campaign, but both actresses have publicly offered a different picture.
Rumors suggesting that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have grown apart after promoting Wicked continue to circulate online. However, public comments from both performers challenge those claims.
Recent reports have suggested that the close friendship displayed throughout the film’s extensive press tour has cooled since promotional activities ended. According to those reports, the intense public attention surrounding their bond became overwhelming as nearly every interaction was analyzed and shared across social media.
The promotional campaign for Wicked became one of Hollywood’s most talked-about events, with fans closely following the pair’s interviews, emotional moments, and public appearances. Their chemistry quickly became a major part of the movie’s global success.
Despite the speculation, Erivo has directly rejected suggestions that the friendship has ended. She recently said that she and Grande still communicate regularly, explaining that they text each other nearly every day.
The award-winning actress also noted that public perception often differs from reality, saying many online discussions are built on assumptions rather than firsthand knowledge.
Grande has likewise spoken warmly about her co-star, previously praising Erivo’s performance as Elphaba and describing it as deeply moving, fearless, and authentic.
As social media continues to fuel celebrity speculation, neither Grande nor Erivo has indicated that their relationship has changed. Their public remarks instead suggest they remain supportive of one another, even as their professional schedules take them in different directions following the conclusion of the Wicked promotional tour.