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Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo is an English actress, producer and singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in 2015 with her Broadway debut as Celie in
The Color Purple
and won a Tony Award for her performance in 2016. Erivo also received two Oscar nominations in 2020 — one for Best Actress and another for Original Song — both for the period drama
Harriet
. Her other famous films and TV series include
Widows
,
Bad Times at the El Royale
and
Genius,
celebrating
Aretha Franklin's
life and legacy. She will star as Elphaba in the upcoming movie adaptation of
Wicked
.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Promise 'Less Waterworks' During
Wicked: For Good
Press Tour
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Tease
Wicked: For Good
Footage Featuring Dorothy's Debut at CinemaCon
Katie Holmes, Sarah Snook, Molly Ringwald and More Stars Shine at Opening of Broadway's
Glengarry Glen Ross
Wicked
Costume Designer Hints at What Fans Can Expect of Glinda and Elphaba's Style Evolution in Sequel (Exclusive)
Amanda Seyfried Recalls Singing with Cynthia Erivo While Auditioning for
Wicked
: 'That Was a Moment'
Cynthia Erivo Is Bald Because She Wants to Be — Here’s What She’s Said About Her Bald and Beautiful Journey
Cynthia Erivo Caps Off Awards Season on Oscars Red Carpet 2025 with Her Most Wicked Gown of All
Cynthia Erivo Hits
That
Note at 2025 Oscars In Stunning Opening
Wicked
Medley with Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Will 'Devastate'
Wicked
Fans in
Part Two
, Teases Costar Jeff Goldblum
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Perform at 2025 Oscars, Plus Doja Cat, Lisa of BLACKPINK and Raye
Cynthia Erivo Is Wicked Cool at 2025 SAG Awards in a Fringe Givenchy Gown Worn by Model Debra Shaw in 1997
Cynthia Erivo Teases a More Mature
Wicked: For Good
: 'We'll See a Little Bit of Spice'
Cynthia Erivo Puts a Wickedly Stylish Twist on the Pinstripe Suit for the NAACP Image Awards
Ariana Grande Puts Cynthia Erivo and Jon M. Chu in ‘Unison Panic’ as She Has Wardrobe Malfunction at
Wicked
Premiere
Cynthia Erivo Revealed as Host of 2025 Tony Awards: 'I Hope I Can Rise to the Occasion'
Cynthia Erivo Cast as Jesus in Hollywood Bowl’s Production of
Jesus Christ Superstar
Cynthia Erivo's Dazzling Jewels Nod to
Wicked
as She Wears Statement White Gown on BAFTAs 2025 Red Carpet
Cynthia Erivo Talks Her 'Wild and Insane'
Wicked
Journey as She's Named Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Demi Moore Gives Shout Out to Other Nominees, Including Karla Sofía Gascón, as She Wins Critics Choice Award
Cynthia Erivo Reimagines Classic French Tips with Bejeweled (and Yes, Inches-Long) Set at 2025 Critics Choice Awards
Taylor Swift and Cynthia Erivo Squeezed into 1 Chair at the Grammys: Here’s Why
No, Cynthia Erivo Is Not Wearing an Engagement Ring at the 2025 Grammys: Exclusive Source
Chris Martin Leads 2025 Grammys In Memoriam Segment with 'All My Love' Performance
Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and More Honor Quincy Jones at 2025 Grammys with Touching Tribute
Ariana Grande Skips 2025 Grammys Despite 3 Nominations — and
Wicked
Costar Cynthia Erivo Attending
Cynthia Erivo Says
Wicked
Fans Sing 'Defying Gravity' Vocal Riff to Her 'Randomly, When I Don't Ask for It'
Cynthia Erivo 'Really' Wants to Play
X-Men
's Storm: 'We Haven't Uncovered How Grand She Is' Yet
10 Times Ariana Grande Gushed About 'Sister,' 'Brilliant Human Being' — and Birthday Girl — Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo's Insane Bejeweled Manicure at 2025 Golden Globes Took 5 Hours to Complete: 'It's Delightful'
Cynthia Erivo Sings Her Praises for
Real Housewives of Atlanta
Alumna NeNe Leakes: 'Bring Her Back, Please!'
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Went Through Our Contracts Together' Before Signing on to
Wicked
: 'Her Needs Become My Needs'
Cynthia Erivo Pushed for Elphaba to Have Micro-Braids in
Wicked
to Make a 'Direct Connection' to Her as a Black Woman
Wicked: Part Two
Conjures Up a New Title Ahead of 2025 Release — Here's How It Relates to the Musical
Cynthia Erivo Says She Got '2 to 3 Hours' of Sleep a Night While Filming
Wicked:
'There Were No Small Days'
Ariana Grande Says She and Cynthia Erivo 'Sent Each Other Flowers Immediately' After Golden Globes Nominations (Exclusive)
Drew Barrymore Tells Cynthia Erivo That People Warn Her to 'Back Off a Little Bit' from Guests: 'I'm So Touchy'
Ariana Grande Reacts to Viral ‘Holding Space’
Wicked
Interview Meme: ‘I Didn’t Know What Any Part of It Meant’
Cynthia Erivo Defends
Wicked
Costar Ariana Grande Against 'Dangerous' Cyberbullying
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Have a
Wicked
Night Out at Screening of Musical with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Hoda Kotb Marks Her 'Last' Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadcast with Flowers from Cynthia Erivo: 'We Love You'
How Cynthia Erivo Hit Those High Notes in
Wicked
While Hoisted Up in the Air Wearing a Corset
Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson Sing
Color Purple
Duet for First Time Since Costarring in 2015 Broadway Hit
Watch Cynthia Erivo Get Elphaba Makeup Done in Dramatic Timelapse Video: 'More Than Just a Green Girl' (Exclusive)
No, Ariana Grande Was Not Paid 15 Times More Than Cynthia Erivo for
Wicked
: Studio Clears Up Pay Disparity Rumor
Cynthia Erivo Supported by Partner Lena Waithe in Sweet Posts Celebrating
Wicked
Wicked
Soars Past
Gladiator II
at the Box Office — Earning Best Opening for a Broadway Film Adaptation
Ariana Grande Grabs Her
Wicked
Costar Cynthia Erivo’s Fingernail in Viral Video and Fans Have a Lot to Say About It
Wicked
Costars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's 'Magical' Friendship Is Likely Thanks to This Shared Placement in Their Birth Charts
Ariana Grande Thanks 'Fierce' Fans in Emotional Letter After She 'Disappeared' Into
Wicked
for 'Long Time'
Ariana Grande Thinks Her
Wicked
Character 'Might Be a Little in the Closet': 'You Never Know'
Are Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Singing Live in
Wicked
? Here's How They Pulled It Off
Behind Cynthia Erivo’s Spellbinding
Wicked
Transformation, from Airbrushed Makeup to Stenciled Eyebrows (Exclusive)
Cynthia Erivo Reveals She Would Go Entire Days without Using the Bathroom on the
Wicked
Set: Here's Why
Cynthia Erivo Reflects on Her 'Sensitive' Reaction to Fan-Edited
Wicked
Poster: 'I Fell Out on the Internet'
Cynthia Erivo Once Ran a Half-Marathon Before Doing 2 Broadway Shows in Same Day: 'Painful but Glorious'
Dax Shepard Asks Cynthia Erivo If Her Talon Nails Get in the Way When 'Wiping' — and She Shuts Him Down Like a Boss
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Have Embodied Their
Wicked
Characters This Whole Press Tour — See the Swankified Looks
Who's Performing at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? See the Full Lineup
Cynthia Erivo Recalls Being 'Ill by the End' of Her 3-Hour
Wicked
Audition: 'I Was in Bed for the Next Week'
Cynthia Erivo Reveals the Surprising Reason She Wears Prosthetics in
Wicked
: 'Those Aren't My Ears!'
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's 'Kismet' Outfit Coordinating Began on the First Day of
Wicked
Rehearsals
Jon M. Chu Called Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Hardcore' After They Revealed Their Matching
Wicked
Tattoos
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Reveal
Wicked
Secrets in Behind-the-Scenes Special: How to Watch (Exclusive)
Mattel Accidentally Lists Adult Film Website on
Wicked
Doll Boxes: 'We Deeply Regret This Unfortunate Error'
Original
Wicked
Stars Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel Pose with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo at L.A. Film Premiere
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Prove They're Besties for Good in Glamorous Gowns at
Wicked
L.A. Premiere
Cynthia Erivo Was Relieved Ariana Grande Beat Out 2 Other Actresses for
Wicked
Role: 'Thank Goodness'
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