AceShowbiz - The 2025 Grammy Awards were ablaze with more than just musical brilliance, as the red carpet became the stage for swirling engagement rumors involving Cynthia Erivo and her girlfriend Lena Waithe.

The unfolding saga began when the "Wicked" star arrived on the red carpet, flashing a massive square-cut diamond ring on her ring finger. She decked out in a custom Louis Vuitton navy gown with a plunging neckline, but it was her massive rock that caught everyone's attention.

A source close to Cynthia decisively shut down the speculation, telling PEOPLE magazine that "the ring was not an engagement ring, but simply a piece of jewelry." The source also mentioned that most of Erivo's accessories were "loaned" and that her elaborate manicure restricted what she could wear on specific fingers.

Despite the denials, fans remain unconvinced. Observers noted that Erivo had previously worn the same diamond infinity band at the Golden Globe Awards in January, suggesting it holds personal significance. Further cementing the theory, Waithe was also seen with a gold band at the same event, fueling speculation that it is more than just an accessory.

Since dating in 2020, the couple maintained a largely private relationship. Erivo explained why she preferred to keep her love life out of spotlight, "I'm very tight-lipped with my relationships, 'cause I don't think that my relationship is for anyone else but for me. I spend so much of my life sharing everything - whether it's my work or my soul or my life in speeches. I think I give enough of myself that I'm allowed to keep something for me."

Besides causing a buzz with her conspicuous jewelry, Cynthia Erivo also wowed the crowd at the 2025 Grammys, held at the Crypto.com Arena, with her moving performance alongside Herbie Hancock in a tribute to the late music legend Quincy Jones. The duo graced the stage with a rendition of Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon," adding a heartfelt touch to the night's events.

Whether Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe are engaged remains a topic of much intrigue and speculation. As the couple continues to cherish their privacy, fans and followers will undoubtedly keep a close watch for any confirmation - or new clues - about their relationship status.