Elphaba, Cynthia Erivo and Wicked

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.
You Won't Believe What Famous Actor Almost Played ‘Wicked’s’ Elphaba Instead of Cynthia Erivo
Wicked” has been a huge success for Universal Pictures, but the yellow brick road to the big screen was not an easy one. Long before it was the biggest show to hit Broadway, the movie rights to Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” were a hot commodity in late ‘90s Hollywood.
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 the classic tale “The Wizard of Oz”? The big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked ” uses subtle nuances to hint at Elphaba’s growing powers, but also nod to Black women.
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 reveals why she went over Wicked contract with co-star Cynthia Erivo before shooting
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have been inseparable during the promotion of Wicked - and now Grande has opened up about the ‘pact’ between the two actresses. In case you somehow haven’t noticed, Wicked has basically been everywhere the last few months. At its center are the two leads: Grande as Glinda and Erivo as Elphaba.
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 women.
Why Cynthia Erivo Requested Elphaba’s Micro Braids and Not Her Signature Waves in ‘Wicked’
Cynthia Erivo had one request when it came to Elphaba’s hair. Erivo, 37, opened up about the micro braids she donned while playing Elphaba in Wicked, while chatting with Variety on Tuesday7. While other actresses who played Elphaba wore their hair in black waves,
Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Suggested 1 Change To Elphaba's Iconic Look In The Movie
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo suggested one change to Elphaba's look for the movie adaptation that honored not only herself but all Black women.
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.
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Reviewed ‘Wicked’ Contracts Together “Step By Step”
Wicked's Ariana Grande revealed that she and Cynthia Erivo compared contracts to "make sure we are aligned" before signing on ...
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Cynthia Erivo details her physical connection with Ariana Grande after cringey ‘Wicked’ press tour
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s bond is a popular subject. The “Wicked” stars have continued to showcase their strong connection while promoting the musical movie, and now Erivo ...
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Cynthia Erivo weighs in on 'Wicked' movie theater singing debate
Cynthia Erivo is "Defying Gravity" and defying movie theater edicts for fans to stop singing along to "Wicked." Erivo is a proponent of fans being able to sing along to the movie musical's ...
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‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo sweetly honors Hoda Kotb in her last Thanksgiving Day parade before ‘Today’ exit
Cynthia Erivo gave Hoda Kotb a bouquet of white flowers to honor the “Today” host’s final time hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The “Wicked” star wanted to do something ...
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Cynthia Erivo on Bringing Her Black Queer Identity to ‘Wicked’: ‘It’s a Love Letter to Everyone Who Feels Different’
Last Friday night, “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo surprised a theater full of moviegoers at the Odeon Leicester Square in her hometown of London. As the actor walked onto the small stage ...