Cynthia Erivo

Actor, Singer

British London, England

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Singer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth08/01/1987
Age39 years
BirthplaceLondon, England

Latest News about Cynthia Erivo

21/11/2025

Wicked: For Good continued the story of Elphaba and Glinda, with Cynthia Erivo returning as Elphaba in the darker second half of the film adaptation. The sequel leaned more heavily into political themes, including oppression, authoritarian control, and the treatment of marginalized groups in Oz.

29/03/2025

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the 2025 Oscars ceremony with a performance centered on music from Wicked. The appearance came during a period when Erivo was receiving major awards attention for her portrayal of Elphaba, including nominations from the Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, SAG Awards, and the Academy Awards.

27/03/2025

She received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards for her work and visibility as an LGBTQ+ public figure. The award recognized her contributions to media representation and her advocacy for queer communities.

19/01/2025

Cynthia Erivo received the Visionary Award at the Sundance Film Festival, recognizing her broader artistic achievements across acting and music. The honor reflected her growing profile following the success of Wicked and her continuing impact in film, theater, and recording.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameCynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 1"
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBald

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLa Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School, Clapham Park, London
College/University
  • University of East London (2004)
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) (2010)
Educational Qualification
  • A music psychology degree from the University of East London (dropout)
  • A bachelor's degree in acting from RADA

Personal Life

ReligionRoman Catholicism
Food HabitVegan
Tattoo(s)
  • In the middle of the chest: 3 hearts
  • On the back: Multiple tattoos including butterflies and flowers
  • Above the left elbow: Two cartoon characters
  • On both forearms: A woman's face on the right forearm
  • On the right bicep: A fairy
  • Below the right elbow: A text
  • On the left leg:
  • On the right thigh: A floral pattern
  • On the left hand: 'For Good' (matching with singer and actor Ariana Grande)
  • On the right hand: A flower (matching with Ariana Grande)
Piercings
  • On both ears: Standard lobe, upper lobe, high lobe, helix, forward helix, mid-helix, flat helix, anti-tragus, rook
  • Nose: Septum

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Gender IdentityQueer
Sexual OrientationBisexual
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Dean John-Wilson (actor) (2013-2017)
  • Mario Martinez (actor, musician) (2017-2019)
Affairs/GirlfriendsLena Waithe (actor, film producer) (2020 - Present)

Family

MotherEdith
SiblingsStephanie Erivo (younger)

Career

Debut
FilmBad Times at the El Royale (2018) as 'Darlene Sweet'
TVChewing Gum (2015) as 'Magdalene'
PlayThe Umbrellas of Cherbourg (2011) as 'Madeleine'
Awards, Honours
  • 2016: Best Actress in a Musical for 'The Color Purple' at the 70th Tony Awards
  • 2016: Outstanding Actress in a Musical for 'The Color Purple' at Drama Desk Awards
  • 2016: Outstanding Broadway Debut Performance for 'The Color Purple' at Theatre World Awards
  • 2017: Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program for 'The Color Purple' at the Daytime Emmy Awards
  • 2017: Best Musical Theater Album for 'The Color Purple' at the 59th Grammy Awards
  • 2017: Best Song in a Documentary for 'Jump' from the documentary 'Step' at the 2nd Critics' Choice Documentary Awards
  • 2018: Best Ensemble for 'Widows' at Women Film Critics Circle Awards
  • 2019: Hollywood Breakout Actress for the film 'Harriet' at the 23rd Hollywood Film Awards
  • 2019: Best Original Song โ€“ Feature Film for 'Stand Up' at Hollywood Music in Media Awards
  • 2019: Best Original Song Written for a Film for 'Stand Up' at World Soundtrack Awards
  • 2019: Best Actress and Best Female Action Hero for 'Harriet' at Women Film Critics Circle Awards
  • 2020: Breakthrough Performance Award for 'Harriet' at the 31st Palm Springs International Film Festival
  • 2020: Virtuoso Award for 'Harriet' at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
  • 2020: Outstanding Original Song for Visual Media for 'Stand Up' at the Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards
  • 2024: Best Actress for 'Wicked' at 8th Astra Film Awards
  • 2024: Actress โ€“ Film Award for 'Wicked' at Celebration of Cinema and Television Awards
  • 2025: Stephen F. Kolzak Award at 36th GLAAD Media Awards
  • 2025: Visionary Award at Sundance Film Festival
  • 2021: Debut album 'Ch. 1 Vs. 1' released with Verve/Universal Music Group
Notable Roles
  • Celie Harris Johnson in 'The Color Purple' (2013)
  • Leila in 'I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky' (2010)
  • Darlene Sweet in 'Bad Times at the El Royale' (2018)
  • Jacqueline in 'Drift' (2023)
  • Harriet Tubman in 'Harriet' (2019)
  • Aretha Franklin in 'Genius: Aretha' (2021)
  • Elphaba Thropp in 'Wicked' (2024)

Favourites

SingerBeyoncรฉ
TV HostOprah Winfrey
Net Worth$3 million (as of 2025)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/cynthiaerivo/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/cynthiaerivo
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@cynthiaerivo
Official Websitehttps://www.cynthiaerivo.com/#/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Cynthia Erivo's parents were Nigerian immigrants who moved to the UK when she was young.
2. She has not been in contact with her father since she was 16.
3. Cynthia's education endeavors include studying music psychology before switching to acting.
4. She is passionate about animals and has two dogs.
5. Cynthia founded a production company named 'Edith's Daughter' as a tribute to her mother.
6. She has performed in various iconic plays and films, showcasing her versatile talents.
7. Cynthia was involved in several controversies, including her casting in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' due to her being a Black queer woman.
8. She learned to play the clarinet and acted in 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle' at age 11.
9. She first performed in a Christmas play singing 'Silent Night' at age 5.
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