Fans are curious to know all about Broadway star Cynthia Erivo’s dating life, including her current partner. She shot to fame for her portrayal of Celie in the Broadway production of The Color Purple, which won her both a Tony and Grammy. Erivo also stars alongside pop sensation Ariana Grande in the 2024 musical fantasy Wicked, where she plays the protagonist Elphaba.
So, here’s everything to know about Cynthia Erivo’s relationships and her present partner.
Who is Cynthia Erivo dating?
Cynthia Erivo is reportedly dating Lena Waithe.
Lena Waithe is an actress, producer and screenwriter, best known for creating the 2018 Showtime drama series The Chi. She has appeared in several acclaimed dramas such as Master of None, This Is Us, Westworld, and more. Waithe wrote Master of None’s episode “Thanksgiving,” for which she won the the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 2017.
As per Waithe’s 2022 interview with Variety, she and Erivo first met in May 2018 at the Met Gala. The latter shared an Instagram photo of their meeting with a heartfelt caption. “I finally found my sis. Lena you are absolutely everything. You are perfection. What a meeting of minds, glad to have you in my life! Stuck like glue !!! SHINE QUEEN SHINE!!”
Cynthia Erivo’s relationship history
Cynthia Erivo has always kept her personal life under wraps. Hence, not much information is available regarding her previous relationships. Although, the Broadway star was romantically linked with British actor Dean-John Wilson in 2013. According to Daily Mail, they met while working together on the theater production Sister Act.
Wilson and Erivo made their red carpet debut in 2016, when he played the titular lead in the West End production of Disney’s Aladdin. (via BBC) Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, the couple called it quits in 2017. The same year, Erivo began a relationship with Mario Martinez.
Speaking with Vanity Fair, the actress revealed that Martinez had his eyes set on his while she was still with Wilson. Following their break-up, he asked Erivo out. While they were dating, she had made several posts on her social media with her then boyfriend. However, fans concluded that they have parted ways after Erivo had deleted those posts in 2019. (via Bustle)
The rumors of Cynthia Erivo dating Lena Waithe began after the latter’s divorce from her former wife, Alana Mayo. While neither have fully confirmed if they are really in a relationship, they have often been spotted together at various award shows and red carpet events.
Moreover, speculations intensified when Waithe and Erivo entered holding hands at Alvin Ailey Spirit Gala in June 2022. (via Page Six) Nevertheless, the two are yet to confirm the status of their relationship.
