The drama between Ariana Grande and Cynthia Aribo: “They need spice”

The public relations campaign to promote “Wicked: Part 2” was particularly intense, during which it seemed that the stars of the film, Ariana Grande and Cinitia Aribo, were inseparable: they were recorded holding hands on red carpets, breaking into tears in joint interviews, Cinitia even protecting Ariana with her body from violent fans. The relationship between the two received a lot of attention – and even more in the networks, after they revealed that they got several joint tattoos together and even announced with humor that they are in a semi-binary and curious relationship.

But now, when the PR campaign is over and the movie has already been released, it turns out that the reality is a little less rosy than Glinda’s clothes. Insiders reveal that behind the scenes the relationship between the two was only professional.

A source close to the production claimed to the “Daily Mail” that the close relationship between Grande and Aribo was mainly related to work: “The friendship between them was deep on the set, but it didn’t seem like they really spent time together when the cameras weren’t around.” The source claimed and added: “They never behaved like that when the cameras were off. Their relationship was completely professional.”

On the other hand, there are those who defend the honor of friendship between the two. Another source revealed to the Daily Mail that Grande and Aribo are indeed friends, but the pressure of the PR campaign has worn them down. According to him: “They don’t speak with the same intensity because they no longer promote the film every day, all day long. It was an intense journey and they need a little spice.” The source added: “They still love each other, it’s just that each one has returned to their own lives.”