And, in Grande’s 2024Varietyinterview, she confirmed that their first day set on was incredibly moving.

We really found in each other things we needed."

Meanwhile, in Erivo’s own 2024 chat withElle, she explained how they went from co-stars to BFFs.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo posing for photos

In fact, their friendship was so close thatGrande and Erivo got matching tattoosto immortalize their time together.

Thankfully, everyone involved got their answers in the wordy explanation that Gilchrist offered toVarietya month prior.

The co-stars addressed the emotional press tour when they appeared together on"Today.

Ariana Grande holding Cynthia Erivo’s finger

“Erivo asserted that their emotions were running high “because it’s been such a long journey.”

She continued, “And for both of us, it’s just a huge dream come true.”

And that is just deeply hurtful.”

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo smiling

However, many social mediacommentatorslaughed at her defense, believing it to be a massive overreaction.

Shepard probed further and asked if she ran into any other issues during the process.

I’m, like, ‘Come on, guys.'"

Ariana Grande posing for photos with Cynthia Erivo

In contrast, a young interviewer who chatted with Ariana Grande and Erivo appreciated her nails (viaX).

Erivo once again threw shade at her fellow auditionees when she spoke to Rapp forRolling Stone.

“They don’t know what it’s like to walk through the world like this.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo talking

I do,” she argued.

“And so that innately, immediately, makes me completely different.”

Cynthia Erivo posing for photos