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, Ariana Grande at the "Wicked" New York Screening hosted by Anna Wintour at the Museum of Modern Art on November 14, 2024 in New York, New York.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Have Embodied Their Wicked Characters This Whole Press Tour — See the Swankified Looks

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CYNTHIA ERIVO attends the Australian Premiere of 'Wicked' at The State Theatre on November 03, 2024 in Sydney, NSW Australia

Cynthia Erivo Recalls Being 'Ill by the End' of Her 3-Hour Wicked Audition: 'I Was in Bed for the Next Week'

L to R: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu

Cynthia Erivo Reveals the Surprising Reason She Wears Prosthetics in Wicked: 'Those Aren't My Ears!'

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend the Journey Through Oz Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of Wicked at State Theatre on November 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's 'Kismet' Outfit Coordinating Began on the First Day of Wicked Rehearsals

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend the "Journey Through Oz" Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of "Wicked" at State Theatre on November 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (

Jon M. Chu Called Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo 'Hardcore' After They Revealed Their Matching Wicked Tattoos

DEFYING GRAVITY: RAISING THE CURTAIN ON WICKED -- Pictured: (l-r) Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Reveal Wicked Secrets in Behind-the-Scenes Special: How to Watch (Exclusive)

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Mattel Accidentally Lists Adult Film Website on Wicked Doll Boxes: 'We Deeply Regret This Unfortunate Error'

Idina Menzel, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth 'Wicked' Premiere, Los Angeles, California, USA - 09 Nov 2024

Original Wicked Stars Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel Pose with Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo at L.A. Film Premiere

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande at the "Wicked" Los Angeles Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 9, 2024

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Prove They're Besties for Good in Glamorous Gowns at Wicked L.A. Premiere

L to R: Ariana Granda is Glinda and Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu

Cynthia Erivo Was Relieved Ariana Grande Beat Out 2 Other Actresses for Wicked Role: 'Thank Goodness'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Each Contracted COVID Days Before Their Biggest Wicked Musical Numbers

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Ariana Grande Wipes Tears from Cynthia Erivo’s Face During Emotional Wicked Interview Moment: ‘That’s the Point’

Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande attend the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Wicked Director Almost Cast 'No-Namers' Before Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo: Why He Changed His Mind

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend the Journey Through Oz Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of Wicked at State Theatre on November 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Dazzle in Sydney as They Kick Off Wicked Press Tour at Australian Premiere

Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in WICKED

Wicked Hailed as a 'Masterpiece' in Glowing First Reactions: 'You Will Be Gagged Beyond Belief'

PEOPLE's 'Wicked' Special Edition (left) and Ariana Grande in 'Wicked.'

PEOPLE’s Wicked Issue Goes Behind the Scenes: Ariana Grande Hid Candy in Her Costume, Cynthia Erivo Baked Cookies (Exclusive)

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See Ariana Grande Fix Cynthia Erivo’s Gown on the Red Carpet as the Wicked Costars Continue Method Dressing

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Cynthia Erivo Reflects on Blasting Fan-Made Wicked Poster: 'I Probably Should Have Called My Friends'

Ariana Grande, Kristin Chenoweth, and Cynthia Erivo attend an Special Cast and Filmmakers Screening Of WICKED at DGA Theater on October 28, 2024 in New York City.

Kristin Chenoweth Praises Wicked Movie After Watching Screening with Broadway Cast: ‘I’ll Never Be the Same’

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Cynthia Erivo Brings Elphaba Energy to 2024 CFDA Awards in Witchy Hooded Gown and Incredibly Elaborate Talon Nails

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Throw 'Magical' Wicked Screening Party for Kardashian-Jenner Family

British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo and US singer Ariana Grande arrive ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024, as the Eiffel Tower is seen in the background.

Ariana Grande Responds to Cynthia Erivo's Comments on Edited Wicked Poster: 'Something That Is So Much Bigger Than Us'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: (L-R) Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Bring Wicked Method Dressing to Academy Gala — with a Few Twists!

Cynthia Erivo attends the Louis Vuitton Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 01, 2024 in Paris, France. WICKED In Theaters November 22, 2024 Universal Studios

Cynthia Erivo Slams Viral Wicked Movie Poster Edited to Hide Her Face as 'Offensive' and 'Hurtful': 'It Degrades Me'

Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in WICKED; Wicked Mystery Color Mac and Cheese

Walmart Has Wicked-Themed Mystery Macaroni and Cheese with Pink or Green Color-Changing Cheese (Yes, Really)

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Wicked Costars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Reveal the one Zodiac Sign They Share in Their Birth Charts

Wicked Costars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's 'Magical' Friendship Is Likely Thanks to This Shared Placement in Their Birth Charts

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Cynthia Erivo Explains Why She Is 'Very Tight-Lipped with My Relationships': 'I Give Enough of Myself'

L to R: Cynthia Erivo is Elphaba and Ariana Granda is Glinda in WICKED, directed by Jon M. Chu

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Defy Gravity at Shiz University in Expanded New Trailer for Wicked

Cynthia Erivo (left) and Ariana Grande on July 26, 2024 in Paris

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Have Jaw-Dropping Reactions to Seeing Their Wicked Dolls: 'Dream Come True'

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande attend the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Bring Their Wicked Style to Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

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Ariana Grande Explains Viral Interview Clip of Her Voice Changing Drastically: 'I've Always Done This'

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Ariana Grande Says She 'Was a Different Person' Before Befriending Cynthia Erivo on Wicked

Idina Menzel and Cynthia Erivo speak onstage during The 77th Annual Tony Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on June 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty

Wicked Witches! Cynthia Erivo and Idina Menzel Unite as Elphabas at 2024 Tony Awards: 'Green Girl Power'

King Charles III, Patron of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), and Queen Camilla sit next to Cynthia Erivo, (L) as they watch an extract of a play performed by third year acting students in the Gielgud theatre during a visit to RADA in London, to celebrate the school's 120th anniversary on May 29, 2024 in London, England.

King Charles and Queen Camilla Step Out with Wicked's Cynthia Erivo After Canceling Last Week's Outings

Cynthia Erivo on stage at The Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala held at Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall

Cynthia Erivo Opens Up About the 'Risk' and 'Privilege' of 'Claiming My Queerness in Public'

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All About the Wicked Movie Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Wow with Their Vocals in Breathtaking New Wicked Trailer

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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo Burst Into Happy Tears After Learning They're Cast in Wicked – See the Video

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See All the Stars Arriving at the 2024 Gold Gala in Los Angeles

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Have a Cute — and Stylish! — Wicked Reunion on 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet

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Cynthia Erivo and More to Honor America's Military for PBS's National Memorial Day Concert (Exclusive)

Wicked Cast, Including Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, Reunite for an Epic Selfie

Wicked Cast, Including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, Reunite for Selfie — See the Photo!

Cynthia Erivo; The cover of 'Children of Anguish and Anarchy'

Cynthia Erivo to Narrate Children of Anguish and Anarchy Audiobook (Exclusive)

British actress Cynthia Erivo (L) and US singer-songwriter Ariana Grande present the award for Best Original Score onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024.

Wicked Director Confirms Movie Musical Uses Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's 'Live Vocals'

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Wicked Costars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Present Together at Oscars 2024

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Danielle Brooks Has 'Full-Circle' Moment on Oscars 2024 Carpet Running Into Former Costars Laverne Cox and Cynthia Erivo

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Wicked Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Get Decked Out in Sequin Jerseys at 2024 Super Bowl

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Wicked First Trailer: See Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in First Footage from Movie Musical

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Ariana Grande Shares Funny Clip from Wicked Rehearsals with Cynthia Erivo: 'One of Our Favorite Videos Ever'

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Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and More Stars Celebrate Wrapping Wicked: 'Grandest Gift I Could Have Ever Asked For'

Cynthia Erivo attends DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising health awareness in honor of World AIDS Day; Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

See Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's 2 Matching Wicked Tattoos

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Cynthia Erivo Talks 'Special' Connection with Ariana Grande and Singing Together on Wicked: 'It Just Works'

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Jonathan Bailey Says Cynthia Erivo Is 'Incredible' in Wicked Movies: 'It's Going to Blow People's Minds' (Exclusive)

Ariana Grande Takes on 'Goat Mother' Role as She Looks After Animals on Farm

Ariana Grande Takes on 'Goat Mother' Role as She Looks After Animals on Farm

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'Wicked' Director Says Movie Was 'So Close' to Finishing Before Strike: 'It's Been Very Painful'

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Cynthia Erivo Recalls Filming Pivotal Scene in 'Wicked' Film Adaptation: ‘My Heart Broke Open and Tears Fell’

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Michelle Yeoh attends the TAAF Heritage Heroes Awards Dinner at The Glasshouse on May 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Michelle Yeoh Says Making Her First Musical 'Wicked' Is a 'Risk': 'Trying Something New'

Cynthia Erivo arrives at the global premiere of "Luther: The Fallen Sun"; Michelle Yeoh attends Disney+ Original Series "American Born Chinese"; Michelle Yeoh and Ariana Grande attend Michelle Yeoh's Oscar celebrations hosted by Yeoh's manager David Unger and the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Par

Michelle Yeoh Says She 'Loves' Working with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on 'Wicked' Movie

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Chairman Donna Langley promotes the upcoming film "Wicked" during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation during CinemaCon

'Wicked' Debuts First Footage at CinemaCon, Director Promises 'Fully Immersive Experience'

Ariana Grande has been spotted in costume for the FIRST TIME on the set of her much-anticipated new movie Wicked, in which she plays Glinda the Good Witch.

See Ariana Grande in Full Glinda The Good Witch Costume on 'Wicked' Set: Photo

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Cynthia Erivo arrives at the global premiere of "Luther: The Fallen Sun" at BFI IMAX Waterloo on March 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

'Wicked' Film Gives First Look at Ariana Grande's Glinda and Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba

Wicked Cast Hangout, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo backstage at Jeff Goldblum’s concert in London

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Support 'Wicked' Costar Jeff Goldblum at His Concert in London

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 26: Ariana Grande arrives at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Ariana Grande Says She's 'Transforming and Healing' as She Continues to Film 'Wicked' Movie

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Ariana Grande Shares Sweet Behind-the-Scenes Photos with Cynthia Erivo on 'Wicked' Film Set

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