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Cynthia Erivo is a British actress and singer who gained popularity after starring in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple. She won a Tony Award for Best Actress and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for her work at Broadway. Known for her ferocious performance, the actress has starred in multiple films like Widows and Bad Times at the El Royale.
She has also starred in the biopic Harriet, for which she received a nomination at the Oscars for Best Actress and a nomination for her song Stand Up. In television, Cynthia Erivo has appeared in The Outsider and Genius: Aretha, for which she received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress.
The talented actress and singer is currently in the news for her portrayal of Elphaba in the film Wicked, which has garnered great hype. Viewers, who liked the actress in the movie, can check the list below for some of her other work.
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Widows, Harriet, and other movies and shows of Cynthia Erivo
1) Harriet - Amazon Video
Directed by Kasi Lemmons and starring Cynthia Erivo in the title role of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, the biographical film, Harriet, is based on the life of the brave activist. Other actors in the film are Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, and Janelle Monáe.
The movie follows Tubman’s missions to rescue enslaved people. Cynthia Erivo delivers a commanding performance and received a nomination at the Academy Awards for Best Actress. She also wrote and performed the song Stand Up for the film, which also gained her a nomination at the Oscars for Best Original Song.
2) Widows - Amazon Video
Starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Erivo, and others, Widows is a heist thriller set in a neo-noir atmosphere. Directed by Steve McQueen, the show is based on a 1938 British TV series.
The movie is about four women in Chicago who are threatened by a gangster to return the money their husbands had taken away before they died in the getaway attempt. Thereafter, the women decide to steal the amount from a politician’s home. The film was appreciated for its direction and performances.
3) Bad Times at the El Royale - Amazon Video
Directed by Drew Goddard, Bad Times at the El Royale is another neo-noir thriller starring Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, and others. The film revolves around six strangers and an employee of the titular hotel whose personal lives and secrets begin to overlap with each other.
The film explores themes of faith, morality, and includes heavy symbolization. While the critics appreciated the movie for its cinematography and soundtrack, it was also criticized for its pace.
4) Pinocchio - Disney+
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Pinocchio, is a live-action movie that is based on Disney’s 1940 animated film, which is itself based on a book by Carlo Collodi. Starring Tom Hanks and Cythnia Erivo, the movie also includes the voices of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and others.
The film is about a wooden puppet that comes to life after a blue fairy (Cynthia Erivo) casts a spell and struggles to become a real boy. While the movie received mixed reviews, Erivo’s performance is a must-watch after watching Wicked, as both roles are about magical characters.
5) Chewing Gum - Amazon Video
Created and written by Michaela Coel, Chewing Gum, is a British sitcom that is based on Coel’s own play. Coel also features in the series and the show is about a young shop assistant, Tracey Gordon (Coel).
Tracey has a strict religious upbringing but wants to have sex and know about the world. The show has received positive reviews for its frank comedy. Cynthia Erivo guest stars in season 1 of the show, which also marks her television debut.
6) The Outsider - Amazon Video
Based on a novel by Stephen King, The Outsider is a psychological horror miniseries adapted by Richard Price. It stars Ben Mendelsohn, Cynthia Erivo, Terry Maitland, and others. The show is about the ghastly murder of a young boy.
When a parent, Jason Bateman (Terry), is accused, detective Ralph Anderson (Ben), delves deeper into the case and finds a supernatural aspect. The show received good reviews, especially for its first few episodes and Cynthia Erivo received particular praise for her performance.
7) Genius: Aretha - Amazon Video
A biographical series, Genius: Aretha, is part of the Genius anthology that covers the lives of great personalities. Developed by Noah Pink, Ken Biller, Suzan-Lori Parks, and Jeff Stetson, the show has covered people like Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Genius: Aretha follows the life of famous singer, Aretha Franklin, from her days as a young gospel singer to her meteoric rise in the world of music. Cynthia Erivo plays the title role and her bold performance and versatility was praised by critics.
Fans can choose a movie or show of Cynthia Erivo of their liking from this list of some of her most notable performances in the past.
