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Cynthia Erivo
Also known as Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo
Career
Active 2011 – present
Biography
About Cynthia Erivo
Nigerian-born British actress and singer Cynthia Erivo has built a career that spans stage, screen, and music. She was born in Stockwell, Greater London, and first gained wide recognition for her starring role in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple (2015–2017). That performance earned her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, a Daytime Emmy Award, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Erivo moved into film in 2018 with roles in Widows and Bad Times at the El Royale. Her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in the 2019 biopic Harriet brought her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, and she also co-wrote and performed the song 'Stand Up,' which earned a second Oscar nomination. In 2024, she took on the role of Elphaba in the film adaptation of the musical Wicked.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2011-present (started around 24 years old; 15 years active)
- Birthplace
- Stockwell, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Black
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 3.8m (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
Which awards did Cynthia Erivo win for The Color Purple?
For her role in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple, she won a Tony Award, a Daytime Emmy Award, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
How did Cynthia Erivo receive two Academy Award nominations in the same year?
She received one nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in Harriet, and another for Best Original Song for co-writing and performing 'Stand Up' on the film's soundtrack.
Did you know
- At 5'1" (154 cm), she is petite, which contrasts with her commanding stage presence.
- Cynthia's measurements are 34–25–35, and she has natural, real breasts.
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