Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's friendship became a hot topic during promotions for the 'Wicked' franchise. Despite swirling rumors that the two co-stars were not actually friends and maintained a strictly professional relationship, Erivo recently set the record straight in an interview.
Cynthia Erivo Talks About Her Friendship with Ariana Grande
In a conversation with Variety, Erivo discussed how life has changed for her after the 'Wicked' franchise. She also addressed baseless rumors that she and Grande are not friends in real life. The 39-year-old actress stated, 'I think that people didn't really believe that we were actually friends. But that's also because people don't know me very well. If I'm a friend, then I'm a friend. If I'm not, then I'm not.' She added that the two were quite close during filming, often helping each other get through the day.
Erivo also commented, 'It's very interesting, watching what people's perception is versus what the reality actually is. Lots of psychologists seated at home deciding who we were, what we were going through, what we were doing, and why.' She revealed that they text each other almost every day and remain close friends. Regarding the 'Wicked' franchise, Erivo described it as a 'storm in a teacup' that 'took over everything and beautifully changed my life.'
Cynthia Erivo Mentions Ariana Grande in Memoir
This is not the first time Erivo has spoken about her bond with Grande. Last year, when Erivo released her memoir titled 'Simply More: A Book for Anyone Who Has Been Told They're Too Much', she opened up about their closeness and revealed that they made a pact when they were cast together for the films. She wrote, 'We hear often how female costars — or really, any costars — can sometimes let their egos get in the way until they battle each other, destroying the creative process for everyone involved. We were determined to do the opposite.'
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