India, Nov. 18 -- Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe are counted among Hollywood's most beloved couples. But their journey began long before they went public.

Their story started at the 2018 Met Gala where they met for the first time. Waithe was engaged to film executive Alana Mayo at that time. So, her connection with Erivo stayed purely platonic. They formed an instant friendship built on creativity, respect and shared industry experiences, according to Cosmopolitan.

Through the years, they crossed paths at festivals, premieres and award shows. They often supported each other's work. Their chemistry was clear to people around them, yet it remained a friendship.

In January 2020, Lena Waithe separated from Mayo. Rumors spread online that sh...