To Be Heard, To Be Seen, To Be Remembered A Tribute to Cynthia Erivo’s Artistic Brilliance

Full Name: Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo

Date of Birth: January 8, 1987

Cynthia Erivo Age: 38 years in 2025

Age Generation: Millennial

Place of Birth: Stockwell, London, England, UK

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Nationality: Capricorn

Ethnicity: Nigerian descent

Marital Status: Single

Occupation:

• Actress
• Singer
• Producer

Religion: Roman Catholic

Resident off: London

Ruling Planet: Saturn

Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit

Sexuality:

• Queer
• Bisexual

Nicknames: Cyn

Family

Father Name: Publicly Disowned

Mother Name: Edith

Sister Name: Stephanie

Cynthia Erivo Boyfriends:

• Dean John Wilson
• Lena Waithe

Pets Name: Caleb, her loyal Maltipoo

Physical Traits

Height in Centimeters: 155 cm

Height in Feet: 5 feet 1 inch

Weight in Kilograms: 77 kilograms

Weight in Pounds: 170 pounds

Body Type: Petite and toned

Bra Size: 34B

Build: Athletic

Cup Size: B cup

Shoe Size: 6

Tattoos:

• For Good
• Poppy Flowers
• Heart with a G
• Maybe some of us are just different. Quote Tattoo

Distinctive Features:

• Shaved head
• Striking cheekbones
• Septum piercing

Dress Size: UK 8

Body Measurements: 34-26-35

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Color: Naturally black

Education Acting Training

• Studied music psychology at the University of East London before shifting passions
• Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art with honors in acting excellence
• Honed singing at a performing arts school in South London’s youth programs
• Mastered stagecraft through immersive theater apprenticeships in London

Cynthia Erivo Movies And TV Shows

Cynthia Erivo Movies

• Harriet 2019
• Wicked 2024
• Widows 2018
• Bad Times at the El Royale 2018
• Drift 2023
• Chaos Walking 2021
• Pinocchio 2022
• Luther The Fallen Sun 2023
• The Color Purple, 2023
• Standing Up, Falling Down 2019
• The Little Mermaid 2023
• Roar 2022
• Noble 2024
• Wicked For Good 2025 upcoming
• Charlotte’s Web 2025 upcoming

Cynthia Erivo TV Shows & OTT

• The Outsider 2020 HBO
• Genius Aretha 2021 Nat
• Chewing Gum 2015 Channel 4
• Poker Face Season 2, 2025 Peacock
• The Tunnel 2013 Sky
• Modern Love 2019 Amazon

Cynthia Erivo Top Songs

• Defying Gravity from Wicked Anthem
• Stand Up from Harriet
• I’m Here from The Color Purple
• What Is This Feeling
• I Forgive You
• The Wizard and I
• Everytime You Go Away

Cynthia Erivo Albums

• Ch. 1 Vs. 1 2021
• I Forgive You 2025

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical 2016, The Color Purple
• Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album 2016, The Color Purple
• Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress 2021, Genius Aretha
• Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 2020 for Harriet
• Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Miniseries 2022, The Outsider
• SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance 2025, Wicked
• Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical 2017, The Color Purple, UK
• National Equality Award from Human Rights Campaign 2024

Cynthia Erivo Concert Tours and Live Performances

• The Color Purple Broadway Run 2015-2017
• Cynthia Erivo Special Concert with Florida Orchestra 2024
• National Memorial Day Concert 2018
• The Last Five Years Benefit Concert 2016
• Wicked Live Promotion Tour 2024-2025
• Hollywood Bowl Jesus Christ Superstar 2025

Hobbies and Interests

• Fashion and bold red-carpet styling collaborations with major designers
• Songwriting, composing original work for her films and albums
• Theater advocacy, mentorship, and involvement in drama education
• Reading, travel, and supporting grassroots literacy initiatives

Business Ventures

• Edith’s Daughter production banner partners with Universal Pictures
• Google Pixel endorsement highlights tech-savvy style
• Listerine’s mouth insurance campaign
• Louis Vuitton ambassadorship blends luxury with bold flair

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Human Rights Campaign advances LGBTQ+ visibility boldly
• The Loveland Foundation supports therapy for the mental health of Black women
• GEANCO Foundation aids Nigerian women and children
• Gold House promotes AAPI and diverse artist equity
• At-Risk Youth programs mentor London’s next generation
• Civil Rights advocacy echoes her Harriet passion

Other Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• Her full name honors the poetic legacy of Nigerian ancestors
• Disowned at 16, she rebuilt family on her terms
• Shaving one’s head for the Wicked symbolizes a fearless transformation
• Collects Amy Winehouse memorabilia for soulful inspiration
• She has narrated audiobooks and is developing a children’s book project
• Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be in the Oscar conversation for the second year in a row for the movie wicked in 2025.

Controversies

• Old tweets mocking AAVE drew cultural backlash in 2019
• Wicked poster edits sparked debates among fans about online editing
• Jesus Christ Superstar casting ignited a storm of religious fervor
• Rumors of an affair with Lena Waithe fueled tabloid whispers
• Harriet’s role faced authenticity critiques from communities

Cynthia Erivo Net worth

• $6 million in 2025