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EXCLUSIVE
Inside Wicked: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk Glinda and Elphaba
Plus, Jon M. Chu reveals his vision for the feverishly anticipated musical alongside brand-new images of Erivo, Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and more.
By Chris Murphy
Oscars 2024
Ariana Grande Channels Her Wicked Character in Dramatic Pink Gown at Oscars 2024
Co-star Cynthia Erivo also appears to be starting the press tour early.
By Kase Wickman
Exclusive
Wicked First Look: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Costume
The stars talk for the first time about playing the unlikeliest of friends, Glinda and Elphaba. With the teaser dropping during the Super Bowl, Wicked is looking pretty…wonderful.
By Chris Murphy
Little Gold Men
Cynthia Erivo’s Stark New Film Is Already More Relevant Than She Could Have Imagined
The Oscar nominee joins Little Gold Men to discuss her moving refugee drama, Drift, which marks a subtle career turning point.
By David Canfield
Theater
Cynthia Erivo Is Wickedly Talented at Perelman Performing Arts Center’s Opening Night
Before performing at PAC’s opening night gala, the Tony winner chatted exclusively with VF about how she’s spending the shutdown, Cats the musical, and the importance of downtown theater.
By Chris Murphy
Thank Goodness
Wicked Good: Meet Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba
The stars of Wicked have shared a pair of first-look photos on Instagram.
By Chris Murphy
As long as he's mine
Bridgerton Star Jonathan Bailey to Take a Wicked Turn
Director Jon M. Chu confirmed Bailey's casting yesterday, sparking fear among Bridgerton fans that Bailey might be dancing his way out of the series.
By Chris Murphy
Met Gala 2022
Cynthia Erivo’s Met Gala Head Wrap Spoke to Black Women's History in Louisiana
Dressed in white lace Louis Vuitton, the actor cut an ethereal figure on the red carpet, from her statuesque hair accessory to a custom feathered train.
By Laura Regensdorf
A seed dropped by a skybird
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Will Lead Wicked—But What If They Switched Parts?
Hear me out.
By Chris Murphy
Reunited
Cynthia Erivo and Michaela Coel Ask Each Other the Questions Nobody Else Ever Does
The Genius: Aretha and I May Destroy You Emmy nominees on the emotional toll of storytelling.
By Rebecca Ford
The Race Is On
Kate Winslet Has Now Entered the Most Thrilling Actress Race at the Emmys
The lineup for best actress in a limited series has been reliably stellar—but this year’s group of contenders may be the strongest yet.
By David Canfield
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Cynthia Erivo’s Aretha Franklin Gives New Meaning to the Word Genius
Erivo and Genius: Aretha showrunner Suzan-Lori Parks talk honoring the Queen of Soul on the night of their limited series’ virtual premiere.
By Benjamin Lindsay
Award Season
Here Are the New Members of the Motion Picture Academy
Awkwafina, Cynthia Erivo, Ana de Armas, Lakeith Stanfield, Constance Wu, Niecy Nash, and Park So-dam, along with many more from Parasite, join the Oscars organization.
By Anthony Breznican
Fashion
Week in Fashion: Cynthia Erivo Does Oscar Prep Right
Ever since the Grammys, the nominee who is one letter short of an EGOT has had a ball with her wardrobe.
By Erin Vanderhoof
First Look
Cynthia Erivo is Fearless as Aretha Franklin in First Genius Footage
The Harriet Oscar contender will play the groundbreaking soul singer in the summer TV series Genius: Aretha.
By Anthony Breznican
r.e.s.p.e.c.t.
Watch Jennifer Hudson Transform into Aretha Franklin with “Respect” Performance
This has nothing to do with Cats. Please don’t think about Cats.
By Yohana Desta
From the Magazine
How Cynthia Erivo Found Her Voice
The Nigerian-British actor conquered the stage in The Color Purple, stole scenes in Widows, and is ready to soar onscreen as Harriet Tubman in an eagerly awaited biopic.
By Yohana DestaPhotography by Micaiah Carter
true story
Harriet: Watch the First Trailer for the Powerful Tubman Biopic
The film tells the story of an American hero, starring Cynthia Erivo in the titular role.
By Yohana Desta
Tony Awards 2019
Don’t Worry: Cynthia Erivo Will Do Some Singing in Harriet
The Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner is starring in the upcoming Harriet Tubman biopic, out later this year.
By Benjamin Lindsay
rising
Cynthia Erivo Is Gunning for Movie Stardom
The Widows actress on working with Viola Davis, playing Harriet Tubman in an upcoming biopic, and emailing Oprah.
By Yohana Desta