Cynthia Erivo turned heads at the 2025 Grammys, not just for her powerful tribute to Quincy Jones but also for the dazzling ring she wore on that finger. However, despite swirling speculation, the Wicked star, 38, is not engaged to longtime partner Lena Waithe, according to a source close to the actress.

The insider told PEOPLE that Erivo’s jewelry at the Feb. 2 ceremony was mostly loaned, with only one piece belonging to her. Due to her signature elaborate manicures—this time, a celestial-themed design that took five hours to create—Erivo has limited options for which fingers can hold certain accessories.

While fans eagerly speculated that Erivo and Waithe, 40, had taken their relationship to the next level, the couple remains as private as ever about their romance. The two have been quietly supporting each other for years, frequently attending major events together, including the Wicked: Part One premiere in November 2024. Waithe, an Emmy-winning writer, producer, and actor, has been vocal about her admiration for Erivo’s performance as Elphaba in the Jon M. Chu-directed adaptation, celebrating the actress’s success on social media.

The couple was also spotted together at the US Open in September, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala in October, and the Tony Awards in June. However, despite their public appearances, Erivo has made it clear she prefers to keep the details of their relationship private.

“I’m very tight-lipped with my relationships, ’cause I don’t think that my relationship is for anyone else but for me,” she told Vanity Fair in a joint interview with her Wicked costar Ariana Grande in November. “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.”

That sentiment rings especially true as the actress continues to dominate Hollywood while maintaining boundaries around her personal life. While she and Waithe have yet to confirm any engagement plans, their strong partnership is evident—whether on the red carpet or in quiet moments behind the scenes.