Fans of the Wicked movie are buzzing with rumors about a possible tension between Cynthia Erivo’s girlfriend, Lena Waithe, and her co-star, Ariana Grande. The speculation started after the three of them attended the Golden Globes together.
Cynthia, who plays Elphaba, and Ariana, who plays Glinda, have become close friends while working on the film. At the event, Lena was seated next to Cynthia, with Ariana nearby, and eagle-eyed fans noticed some tense interactions between them, sparking online theories.
A viral TikTok video added fuel to the fire by pointing out some cryptic posts from Lena’s social media. One featured an edited photo of Paul Mescal and Ariana, with the caption “I’m watching you guys,” which some fans interpreted as a subtle jab at Ariana. Another post showed Ariana photobombing someone on the red carpet, which also raised eyebrows. Lena’s Instagram story, where she talked about “maturity in relationships” and how false stories are based on “inner tension,” further fueled the speculation.
Fans took to Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts. One Reddit user commented, “This was my pop culture prediction for 2025… didn’t think it would come true so early.” On X, fans reacted to a Golden Globes photo where Cynthia and Ariana appeared to be sharing a laugh while Lena looked more serious. One user joked, “Ariana and Cynthia just laughing in her face. Somebody pray for Lena Waithe.” Others found the whole situation amusing, calling the rumored tension “messy as hell.”
While it’s all speculation for now, fans are certainly keeping a close eye on the dynamics between these stars.