Cynthia Erivo rejects Ariana Grande’s handholding

If you need reminding, both stars sparked concern when they repeatedly found themselves in floods of tears during interviews, with both also appearing to be incredibly in tune with each other’s feelings.

In November, people were particularly surprised by a confusing exchange between Cynthia and a reporter about the star’s epic musical number in the film “Defying Gravity.”

In the clip, which almost immediately went viral, journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist told Cynthia, “I’ve seen this week, people are taking the lyrics to ‘Defying Gravity’ and really holding space with them and feel power there.

Cynthia immediately put her hand on her chest and admitted softly, “Um, I didn’t know that was happening.” Seeming at a loss for words, she then choked up and said: “That’s really powerful, that’s what I wanted.”