February 11th 2025.
Ariana Grande has finally spoken out about the rumors surrounding her close friendship with co-star Cynthia Erivo from their time on the Wicked press tour last year. The One Last Time singer, 31, and Harriet Tubman actress, 38, were often seen holding hands, crying, and reflecting on their strong bond, causing speculation that they were more than just friends. As they gear up for the release of the sequel Wicked: For Good, fans have taken notice of their intense eye contact and have even gone as far as to suggest they are secretly married.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ariana addressed the wild conspiracy, saying, "People think we're secretly married." She also referenced the explicit fan edits that have gone viral, admitting, "I wish I could unsee some things. I mean, wow, I had a feeling, but I didn't know it would be on this scale or this graphic." However, she made it clear that their relationship is purely platonic and their bond is nothing more than a genuine friendship.
But their strong connection has caused some fans to think differently, and they have been criticized for being overly sentimental during interviews and even have a secret tattoo dedicated to their time on the Wicked press tour. In one particularly emotional moment, Cynthia had a tearful reaction to learning how fans were responding to one of their songs from the musical. In an interview with Out Magazine, she was told that the lyrics were empowering fans in a unique way, to which she replied, "I didn't know that was happening."
Aside from these viral moments, Ariana and Cynthia have also achieved great success with Wicked, receiving 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Cynthia is also only one Oscar away from achieving the coveted EGOT status. As the release of the sequel approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the coverage of the film, and Jonathan Ross will be hosting a special show to bring all the Hollywood action to UK viewers. This will include live coverage of the Oscars red carpet and the awards ceremony itself, which begins at midnight.
Speaking of the Oscars, the nominations for the 2025 awards have been announced, and Wicked has received multiple nominations. The full list includes Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Original and Adapted Screenplay, Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature Film, Best Documentary Feature Film, Best Original Score and Song, Best Cinematography, Editing, Sound, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Costume Design, and Visual Effects. There are also nominations for Best Documentary Short Film, Live-Action Short Film, and Animated Short Film.
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