Who is Cynthia Erivo?
Cynthia Erivo is wicked co-lead and multi-nominated stage-to-screen awards magnet. Their film and television work anchors discovery across Celluloid’s Stars directory and catalog titles.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Major domestic and international screen recognition
- High global search and streaming visibility
- Wicked co-lead and multi-nominated stage-to-screen awards magnet
Most searched questions about Cynthia Erivo
Direct answers to the questions people search most about Cynthia Erivo — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.
How old is Cynthia Erivo?
Cynthia Erivo was born on 8 January 1987 in London. In 2026 she is 39 years old.
Is Cynthia Erivo in Wicked?
Yes — she stars as Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande’s Glinda in the Wicked films.
Has Cynthia Erivo been nominated for an Oscar?
Yes — she received Academy Award nominations for Harriet (acting and song), part of a rare EGOT-path awards run across stage and screen.
What is Cynthia Erivo’s net worth in 2026?
Estimated figures reflect stage, film, and music success. Treat online totals as unverified estimates.
Is Cynthia Erivo married or dating?
Erivo has publicly dated women including actress Lena Waithe in past years; she keeps current relationship status relatively private.
How tall is Cynthia Erivo?
Commonly listed around 5′1″ (155 cm). Approximate.
How did Cynthia Erivo become famous?
Breakout via the Broadway/West End The Color Purple (Tony win), then Harriet and a run of prestige film/TV roles before Wicked.
Is Cynthia Erivo a singer?
Yes — she records music alongside acting and performed Oscar-nominated song material from Harriet.
What is Cynthia Erivo’s Instagram?
Her verified Instagram shares performance, music, and advocacy posts — prefer the official verified account.
Where is Cynthia Erivo from?
She was born in Stockwell, London, to Nigerian parents, and is a British actress working at the top of stage and Hollywood film.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 68%
- 1 scored titles
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
By country
By language
- English 1
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Cynthia Erivo titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poker Face | 2023 | Amber / Delia / Cece / Bebe Kazinsky / Felicity Price | — | — |
| Wicked | 2024 | Elphaba | — | $759M |
| Big Mouth | 2017 | — | — | — |
| Star Wars: Visions | 2021 | Kratu (voice) | — | — |
| Genius | 2017 | Aretha Franklin | — | — |
| Broad City | 2014 | Lisa | — | — |
| Wicked: For Good | 2025 | Elphaba | — | $539M |
| Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur | 2023 | Dr. Ojo (voice) | — | — |
| The Boss Baby: Back in Business | 2018 | Turtleneck Superstar CEO Baby (voice) | — | — |
| The Outsider | 2020 | Holly Gibney | — | — |
| Chaos Walking | 2021 | Hildy | — | $27M |
| Pinocchio | 2022 | Blue Fairy | — | — |