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, Cynthia starred as Celie in the musical adaptation of The Color Purple, which won her a Tony Award for Lead Actress in a Musical, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and a Daytime Emmy Award.
Her star power continued to rise, as she switched to film, with roles in Widows opposite Viola Davis, and Bad Times at the El Royale with Chris Hemsworth and Dakota Johnson. She later portrayed Harriet Tubman in the 2019 biopic, Harriet. In 2024 and 2025, Cynthia gave the world a memorable performance as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, in Universal Pictures’ two Wicked movies.
To see pics of the actress and singer over the years, scroll through this gallery.
Cynthia Erivo Performs at 2019 Tonys
Cynthia Erivo at 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Cynthia Erivo at 2019 BAFTA Nespresso Nominees Party
Cynthia Erivo Walks Red Carpet at 2019 Tony Awards
Cynthia Erivo at 2019 BAFTAs
Cynthia Erivo at the 2025 F1 Grand Prix Las Vegas
