Cynthia Erivo On Best Actress ‘Wicked’ Oscar Nomination
"I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked," Erivo said. "None of that can happen without his vision. It just isn't possible"
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be traveling from London to the U.S. when Oscar nominations are announced.
Erivo was styled by Jason Bolden for the occasion, who has helped define Erivo’s take on Elphaba’s style throughout the “Wicked” press tour. Bolden also curated Erivo’s sculptural leather coat dress look for a November appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” sourced from Salon 1884’s spring 2025 collection.
Erivo is one of the five women nominated for best actress by the 2025 Oscars for her role in “Wicked.” The film itself is one of the top three Oscar-nominated pictures for 2025 with a total of 10 nominations.
Erivo will join principal POPS conductor Steven Reineke for the show, which will feature songs from "The Color Purple," "Harriet," "Wicked" and more. Erivo released her debut album "Ch. 1 Vs. 1" in 2021.
The Oscars nomination announcements have caused quite a stir as John Lithgow and Cynthia Erivo react to their directors losing out on the awards.
Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo as its 2025 Woman of the Year.
Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo just landed her third Oscar nomination with a Best Actress nod, giving her a new chance to become the youngest person to earn an EGOT after previous Emmy, Grammy, and Tony wins.
Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the beloved stage musical is walking the yellow brick road all the way to the 2025 Oscars, scoring 10 nominations including best picture, lead actress and supporting actress.
Cynthia Erivo reflects on receiving the Best Actress Oscar nomination for Wicked as she gets one step closer to clinching the EGOT status. Read on to know what the actress said.
Multi-award-winning performer Cynthia Erivo is headed to Houston for a one night only performance with the Houston Symphony this spring.