The rumor that’s breaking the internet
The internet has been buzzing with a wild claim that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are allegedly in a “non-demi curious / semi-binary” relationship.
Fans across social media are breaking down tattoos, body language, interviews, and hand-holding moments, both from matching ink to affectionate glances. It’s being hyped as “the romance nobody saw coming.”
The tea? According to the outlets pushing the story, the rumors started with a satirical social-media page that attempted to label their bond with terms as “semi-binary.”
Suddenly, what began as a joke morphed into “proof” for a secret romance, and the internet ran with it.
But before you double-tap or share the drama, let’s break it down.
The real story: What Cynthia & Ariana say about their bond
Here’s where facts come into play.
Cynthia Erivo has repeatedly described her connection with Ariana as a deep, sister-like friendship.
According to Cynthia:
“we are kind of like sisters at this moment. And I think we’ve both learned from each other some really, really beautiful gifts. We’ve really looked after each other through this”
She’s said they “sit on FaceTime for hours,” and that their bond goes beyond surface-level celebrity chemistry.
Ariana Grande has also addressed the rumors directly. Yes, she’s seen what fans are saying. As she once put it: “People think we’re secretly married.” But according to her, that speculation is way off, and their closeness is real, but platonic.
Both publicly stated relationship statuses point elsewhere.
Currently, Ariana is dating co-star Ethan Slater, while Cynthia has been linked to someone else since 2022.
In sum, yes, there’s a strong friendship, but there is no credible confirmation of a romantic relationship between them.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the New York City premiere of 'Wicked: For Good' on Nov. 17 (Photo credit : Jamie McCarthy)
So why are people still shipping “Cynthiana”?
Because some things sell on the internet. Here’s what’s fueling the hype:
- Their on-screen chemistry from the hit film Wicked: For Good was a sensation. Fans see magic in Glinda and Elphaba and want more than friendship.
- Their matching tattoos, shared red-carpet appearances, and moments of affection (holding hands, comforting hugs) are what social-media users see as signals. Fans interpret them as “hidden meanings.”
- There is a bigger cultural situation where we live in a time when identity, sexuality, and fluid relationships are more openly discussed. Some fans use that lens to view close friendships through a romantic/queer-baiting perspective, even when the people themselves deny it.
Sometimes, people want the story so badly that they build it from little clues.
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in Wicked: For Good (Photo Credit: Universal Pictures)
What we can conclude without gossip
- Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande share a deep, affectionate friendship based on mutual respect. They’ve called each other “sisters” and have publicly supported one another.
- There is no verified evidence, statement, credible leak or reporting that proves they are romantically involved or identifying as “non-binary dating partners.” The “semi-binary relationship” claim originates from a satirical social post with no factual backing.
- Both women appear to have existing relationships outside their friendship: Ariana with her co-star, Cynthia with her partner since 2022.
Hence, while the mystery makes juicy headlines, what publicly remains is friendship and only friendship.
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s romance, sisterhood, or something else entirely, the truth is simple: Cynthia and Ariana are writing their own story, and the internet is just trying to catch up. Until the facts change, the rumors stay rumors.
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