Cynthia Erivo‘s girlfriend Lena Waithe has been her biggest cheerleader since they started dating in 2022.

Erivo and Waithe first met in 2018 but didn’t go public with their relationship until 2022 after their close friendship turned into something more. While the two have fielded accusations that their relationship began as an affair, they’ve continued to put on a united front for the past three years.

Waithe was by Erivo’s side throughout the 2025 awards season, where the actress was nominated several times for her role in Wicked, including at the Golden Globes, the Oscars, the Grammys, the BAFTAs, and at the NAACP Image Awards.

In June, after Erivo hosted the Tony Awards, the pair were seen dancing together at an after party, another rare glimpse into their relationship.

As Erivo st

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