Cynthia Erivo: The Hidden Truth About Her Relationship With Lena Waithe

Cynthia Erivo has been making headlines not only for her incredible talent but also for her personal life. Many people were surprised to recently discover two things: first, that Cynthia Erivo is queer, and second, that she has been in a relationship with Lena Waithe. However, speculation is now swirling about potential trouble in paradise, particularly due to Cynthia’s close bond with her Wicked co-star, Ariana Grande.

A Relationship Under Scrutiny

Cynthia and Lena first met in 2018 but kept their romantic relationship private until 2022. Over the years, they were spotted together at various high-profile events, including the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s grants banquet, the NAACP Image Awards, and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Their relationship went public in May 2022, but rumors have long suggested they were involved even earlier, while Lena was still married to Alana Mayo.

While Cynthia has only recently spoken publicly about her sexuality, revealing in a 2022 British Vogue interview that she has identified as queer since her teenage years, Lena has been open about her sexuality for years. Despite their public support for each other, recent developments suggest that their relationship may be facing challenges.

The Ariana Grande Factor

The growing closeness between Cynthia and Ariana Grande has been raising eyebrows. Observers have pointed out their affectionate behavior—holding hands, exchanging kisses on the hand, and even getting matching tattoos. At the Golden Globes, fans noticed that Cynthia seemingly rearranged the seating to sit next to Ariana, leaving Lena on the sidelines. Notably, Lena was seen avoiding eye contact with Ariana and even refrained from toasting her glass with her.

To add fuel to the fire, Lena has been posting cryptic messages on social media. She shared an image of a woman kissing another woman’s hand—seemingly a reference to Ariana kissing Cynthia’s hand—and another post featuring Beyoncé holding a bat with the caption “Sorry,” potentially hinting at her frustrations.

A Possible Breakup?

The tension between Cynthia and Lena appears to be escalating. While neither has confirmed a breakup, many speculate that the relationship is already over or at least on the rocks. Blind gossip items have hinted that Ariana has a pattern of leading people on, and that there was a major fight between Cynthia and Lena just before the Oscars. Some sources even suggest that Lena may have to accept an open relationship if she wants to stay with Cynthia.

Ariana and Cynthia’s interactions haven’t done much to quiet the rumors. They frequently talk about spending nearly all their time together, and Ariana has even joked about people thinking they are “secretly married.” Some fans believe this is just a PR stunt for Wicked, while others think there’s genuine romantic chemistry at play.

What’s Next?

As speculation continues, one thing is clear: Cynthia, Lena, and Ariana’s relationships are capturing public attention. Whether the rumors are exaggerated or based in truth, their interactions have overshadowed Cynthia’s relationship with Lena and raised questions about what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Is this just a close friendship misinterpreted by the public, or is Cynthia and Lena’s relationship truly in jeopardy? Only time will tell.