Cynthia Erivo, Wicked and Ariana Grande

Cynthia Erivo Just Opened Up About Why It Was So Important For Elphaba To Have Micro Braids In 'Wicked'
Cynthia asked the director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro braids in the movie.
Cynthia Erivo opens up on 'deep connection' with Wicked co-star Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo has opened up about the special friendship she formed with Ariana Grande while working on Wicked together. Their love for one another has been clear while promoting the first of the two-part movie musical with the British star,
Cynthia Erivo Just Revealed Ariana Grande's Secret On-Set 'Addiction'
While filming the mega musical, Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the adaptation, admitted that the most random fact she gleaned about her co-star, Ariana Grande, is how much she loves playing games on her iPad.
Cynthia Erivo Slams Racist 'Wicked' Casting Accusations: 'I've Done The Work'
The Black actor is defending herself after hearing of "conversations" about her "getting this role as a 'woke hire.'"
Ariana Grande Says 'Of Course' She and Cynthia Erivo Would Perform at Academy Awards: 'Say the Word and We'll Be There'
"I’ll sing together absolutely anywhere anytime, especially in celebration of 'Wicked'," Ariana Grande told 'The Hollywood Reporter' at the Golden Globes First-Time Nominee Celebration on Tuesday, Dec.
Cynthia Erivo On 'Wicked', FaceTimes With Ariana Grande And What Comes Next
With Emmy, Grammy and Tony awards at home, Cynthia Erivo has proven herself a master at bringing both strength and vulnerability to her roles. Now, after the record-breaking release of 'Wicked', could an Oscar be next?
Ariana Grande hoping to perform at the Oscars
Ariana Grande would relish the chance to sing with Cynthia Erivo at the Oscars. For centuries, women known as Ama divers have collected seafood off the coast of the Kii Peninsula without the use of breathing equipment.
Cynthia Erivo Towers in Winter-Ready Thigh-High Boots for ‘Wicked’ Q&A With Jessica Chastain in New York
Cynthia Erivo sat down with fellow actress Jessica Chastain for a Q&A held on Dec. 20 in New York.
Cynthia Erivo channels Matrix magic in head-to-toe leather
While the Wicked fever starts to gently subside, the Oscar nominated and Tony award winning star popped out in New York ...
Cynthia Erivo Makes an Appearance in N.Y.C., Plus Mariah Carey, Jessica Chastain, Kandi Burruss and More
Cynthia Erivo makes an Appearance in N.Y.C., plus Mariah Carey, Jessica Chastain, Kandi Burruss and more. From Hollywood to ...
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Cynthia Erivo doesn’t want to fit in
Cynthia Erivo has stopped trying to "fit in". The 'Wicked' actress realised early in her career was the best way to approach ...
Cynthia Erivo Pushed for Elphaba to Have Micro-Braids in “Wicked ”to Make a 'Direct Connection' to Her as a Black Woman
The Harriet star is only the second Black woman to portray the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz universe, ...
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You Won't Believe What Famous Actor Almost Played ‘Wicked’s’ Elphaba Instead of Cynthia Erivo
Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars wanted to play the Wicked Witch in the original non-musical film adaptation of the novel.
Cynthia Erivo Added Micro Braids to Elphaba So That ‘Wicked’ Could Honor Black Women
How and why did the kind-hearted, smart and green Elphaba Thropp become such a nasty, powerful, dare we say wicked witch of ...
Cynthia Erivo, James Mangold to receive Sundance awards in January
The Sundance Institute announced Wednesday that Cynthia Erivo will receive the Visionary Award and James Mangold the ...
Cynthia Erivo Explains How She Added Micro Braids So ‘Wicked’ Character Could Honor Black Women
Cynthia Erivo explains why she chose for her "Wicked" character to have micro-braids, using the hairstyle to honor Black ...
Cynthia Erivo Puts a Wickedly Good Twist on a Leather Street-Style Ensemble
In the months leading up to the release of her Broadway musical film adaptation Wicked, the actor—with the help of stylist ...