What Is Lena Waithe’s Rumored Cheating Scandal With Cynthia Erivo?

Lena Waithe was once married to film executive and producer Alana Mayo. The two had crossed paths in 2017 when Waithe won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for Master of None. Their relationship quickly escalated, and they got married in 2019. However, things soon soured, and they announced their separation, ultimately divorcing in 2020. Along with the divorce came rumors of infidelity on Waithe’s part.

Reports suggested that Waithe had been unfaithful to Mayo during their marriage, with Bossip claiming that Waithe moved on quickly after the separation, starting a relationship with actress and singer Cynthia Erivo. The two first met in 2018 at the Met Gala, and Waithe later shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, calling Erivo her “sis.”

Though neither Waithe nor Erivo confirmed or denied the cheating rumors, their frequent public appearances together raised eyebrows. In 2021, they were seen together at a Rhude fashion show, and in 2022, they were spotted holding hands at the Alvin Ailey Spirit Gala. That same year, Erivo posted a birthday message for Waithe on Instagram, writing, “Today is when we celebrate a woman whose heart is bigger than the body that houses it. Happy birthday @lenawaithe I… You know the rest!” This message led many to believe that Erivo was expressing deeper feelings for Waithe, further fueling speculation about their relationship.

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