Their Relationship Is ‘Toxic’ (Exclusive)

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have made headlines about their close bond — which has been expressed with constant touching during their press tours for the Wicked movies — but a source tells Star they’re faking it.

The costars’ “on-camera friendship is a total act,” says a source, noting that they actually don’t get along at all.

The relationship between the pair on the set of their hit musical “became so toxic they hired a mediator to manage them,” reports the source. “That’s how hostile it was.”

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Their PDA first went viral in November 2024 after the “thank u, next” singer, 32, held the Harriet star’s finger during an emotional moment in an interview.

As Star previously reported, Grande addressed her actions to Amy Poehler on her Good Hang podcast on Tuesday, November 18. “I channel a lot of energy through my hands,” she explained.

But a “cringing” Erivo, 38, had a different reaction, calling the moment “very strange,” in a British GQ story published on November 13. Fans now want to mimic Grande’s action, the Tony winner added:  “I hate it. I don’t want anyone holding my finger.”

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