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Cynthia Erivo is a British actress and singer. Known for her work on both stage and screen, she is the recipient of several accolades and one of few individuals nominated for an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award (EGOT), winning all but the Oscar. Erivo was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2026 New Year Honours for services to music and drama.
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culture · English actress and singer (born 1987) · singer · actor · film actor · stage actor · songwriter · author · also Cynthia Erivo, Cynthia Chinasaokwu Onyedinmanasu Owezuke Amarachukwu Echimino Erivo, Erivo
Born 8 January 1987 · Q21592474
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“What I want to see is more mixed casts. We need it. People need to be brave – in the real world, everyone and anyone is around. So if people get to see themselves on the stage, they’ll want to come.”
The Berkshire Eagle: TANGLEWOOD REVIEW: Cynthia Erivo dazzles with both new and classic covers
TicketNews: Cynthia Erivo tickets on sale in Los Angeles at Bowl
Yahoo: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Reunite at the O2
The Boston Globe: Cynthia Erivo dazzles with the Pops at Tanglewood, leaving the audience feeling good
El Tiempo Latino: Scorsese y Cynthia Erivo llegan al Festival del Libro este sábado
AussieTheatre.com: American Ballet Theatre names Cynthia Erivo its 2026 Fall Gala honouree
Daily Mail: Ariana Grande reunites with Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo for two duets during London concert
NBC4 Washington: Cynthia Erivo, Emily Wilson, Martin Scorsese: Inside the 2026 National Book Festival
Times Union: Albany-area events this week: Cynthia Erivo, Morgan Wade, Albany LatinFest
The News International: Cynthia Erivo receives major honour from American Ballet Theatre
myTalk 107.1: Cynthia Erivo honoured by American Ballet Theatre
Leadership: Cynthia Erivo Set To Receive Honour At American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala
Billboard: Cynthia Erivo to be honored at American Ballet Theatre’s 2026 Fall Gala
Claremore Daily Progress: Cynthia Erivo to headline Bright Night Gala Concert in Stillwater
facebook.com: PTV. . #PTVNewsTonight | Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reunite for her Eternal Sunshine Tour
Mshale: L’ÉCHAPPÉE Bande Annonce (2024) Cynthia Erivo, Alia Shawkat Fc Barcelone (jSIwKOc8BT)
facebook.com: A WICKED SURPRISE! 🫧 Ariana Grande brings out "Wicked" co-star Cynthia Erivo at the London stop of the "Eternal Sunshine" tour. Erivo and Grande sang two duets, "For Good" and a medley of "Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again." Full story link in the c
ABS-CBN: Ariana Grande reunites with ‘Wicked’ co-star Cynthia Erivo at Eternal Sunshine tour in London - ABS-CBN
ABC Audio Digital Syndication: 'It'll always come back to this': Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo gush over each other after London duet
Decatur Radio: Ariana Grande Surprises London Concertgoers with Cynthia Erivo Onstage Reunion
The Express Tribune: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reunite onstage for surprise 'Wicked' performance
Geo News: Cynthia Erivo reveals where she stands with Ariana Grande
PRIMETIMER: "My sweet sister, my favorite person to sing with": Cynthia Erivo Sends emotional message to Ariana Grande after their surprise Eternal Sunshine tour duet
HOLA: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reunite 9 months after their last performance together
Awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (2026).
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Awarded Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance (2026).
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Published video “Happy birthday 𝐼 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑔𝒾𝓋𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 🤍🕊️”.
Published video “Happy OPENING NIGHT to the cast and crew of @C@CatsTheJellicleBall”.
Published video “See CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway NOW! 🐱💛”.
Published video “No Good Deed”.
Published video “No Place Like Home”.
Published video “As Long As You’re Mine”.
Published video “No Place Like Home (Commentary)”.
Published video “For Good”.
Published video “Stripped back version of “No Good Deed” in London last night 💚”.
Published video “For Good (Sing-Along)”.
Published video “It’s Elphaba’s vulnerabilities and humanity that really drew me to her. 💚”.
Published video “For Good (Edit)”.
Published video “For Good (Live from the Gershwin Theatre)”.
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Published video “🎥Wicked: For Good the tour”.
Published video “Simply More: In Conversation with Rebecca Yarros”.
Published video “When I remember #SimplyMore releases in 3 days 🥹”.
Published video “📹📍Stop 3: London”.
Published video “November 12, 2025”.
Released album “I Forgive You (Deluxe Edition)”.
Released album “I Forgive You”.
Appeared in the Netflix crime thriller Luther: The Fallen Sun, a film continuation of the crime drama series Luther starring Idris Elba
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Released album “Pinocchio”.
And 2026, and the New York City Marathon in 2016
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Released album “Ch. 1 Vs. 1”.
Awarded Female Performance in Film for Harriet (2020).
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Erivo starred as investigator Holly Gibney in the HBO miniseries The Outsider, a television adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name
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Erivo garnered nominations for two Academy Awards–one for Best Actress for her portrayal of Tubman and the other for Best Original Song for "Stand Up"
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Erivo produced and starred in the scripted science fiction thriller podcast Carrier, voicing the lead role of Raylene Watts, a long-haul truck driver transporting a trailer with "disturbing, mysterious contents"
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Awarded OkayAfrica 100 Women (2018).
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With the crime thrillers Widows and Bad Times at the El Royale
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With the neo-noir thriller film Bad Times at the El Royale
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Awarded Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for The Color Purple (2017).
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Awarded Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (2016).
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Awarded Theatre World Award (2016).
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Erivo played the role of Celie Harris in the Menier Chocolate Factory production of The Color Purple, a role which Whoopi Goldberg originated onscreen
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Studied at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Bachelor of Arts (2010).
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Born 1987-01-08.
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