Kaylah Walton
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are facing scrutiny from fans regarding the timing of their romantic relationships.
Both of them ended their previous partnerships while they were filming the popular movie ‘Wicked’. During this time, Grande began a relationship with co-star Ethan Slater, although both were still married when they met in 2022. Similarly, Erivo’s relationship with Lena Waithe started soon after Lena’s divorce.
Insiders indicate that producers expressed concern over Erivo’s relationship, suggesting the couple stay out of the public eye for six months to prevent any backlash.
Waithe married Alana Mayo secretly in 2019, but they separated in 2020 and finalized their divorce a year later amid rumors of infidelity.
Details surrounding their breakup were never clarified, but some speculate that Lena’s relationship with Cynthia may have contributed to the split.
Fans question Grande’s relationship timeline
In the case of Grande, her connection with Slater surfaced just days after she publicized her split from her husband Dalton Gomez, after two years of marriage.
While it was reported that Grande and Gomez separated in January of that year, some are skeptical about how the dates align.
This skepticism arises from the fact that in May 2023, Grande shared a photo on Instagram celebrating her second wedding anniversary with Gomez, captioned “2” with a heart and noting “3.5 years together.”
Following that, Ethan’s former wife, Lilly Jay, posted a birthday message for him on June 1, before Ariana and Ethan publicly disclosed their relationship.
“But we are supposed to believe there is no cheating,” one fan expressed on X.
Another commented: “Here’s Ariana’s story. She thought she could convince everyone that they ‘separated in February 2023,’ while she was telling him ‘I love you’ on May 15.”
Another user noted: “The timeline is very questionable. This timeline is messier than their explanations.”
It was later revealed by a source that Ariana and Ethan were openly affectionate during filming, with much of the ‘Wicked’ cast aware of their relationship, despite their public denials.
The insider remarked, “They were quite obvious on set, being very close.” They were reportedly seen enjoying intimate moments at a pub in Hampstead, as well as at Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar party in March.
