Wicked: For Good costars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were seemingly the closest of BFFs during the recent press tour for the movie — holding hands, whispering in each other’s ears and gushing about their “soul-deep” bond. But now “the magic has faded,” a source tells Straight Shuter.
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While the two haven’t fallen out, they’ve definitely grown apart, a tipster says. “There was no blowup, but they’re no longer attached at the hip,” one insider explains.
According to multiple sources, the dynamic shifted noticeably once the second film premiered.
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“They went from emotional foxhole buddies to people who were once coworkers,” a source says. “Still friendly. Still respectful. Just not what it once was.”
Insiders insist there’s no bad blood, just burnout. “Big projects can create intense bonds,” one source says. “But they don’t always last.”