Long before playing Elphaba in the ‘Wicked’ films, Cynthia won a Tony Award for ‘The Color Purple.’ See pics of her over the years.
Cynthia Erivo is an award-winning actress and singer who first gained fame on Broadway. In 2016, she starred as Celie in the musical adaptation of The Color Purple, winning a Tony Award for Lead Actress in a Musical, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance.
Erivo’s success continued on screen with roles in Widows opposite Viola Davis and Bad Times at the El Royale with Chris Hemsworth and Dakota Johnson, before earning widespread acclaim for portraying Harriet Tubman in the 2019 biopic Harriet. She reached new heights as Elphaba in Universal Pictures’ two-part Wicked adaptation, with Wicked: For Good breaking box office records and earning multiple nominations, including a 2026 Golden Globe nod for Best Actress — Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her performance.
To see pics of the actress and singer over the years, scroll through this gallery.
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Cynthia Erivo Performs at 2019 Tonys
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Cynthia Erivo at 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Cynthia Erivo at 2019 BAFTA Nespresso Nominees Party
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Cynthia Erivo Walks Red Carpet at 2019 Tony Awards
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Cynthia Erivo at 2019 BAFTAs
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Cynthia Erivo at the 2025 F1 Grand Prix Las Vegas
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77th Annual Tony Awards
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82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
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2025 National Board of Review Gala
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