Cynthia Erivo, a multifaceted English actress, singer, and songwriter, was born on January 8, 1987. Throughout her illustrious career, she has received numerous accolades, including a prestigious Grammy Award and a Tony Award. Erivo's impressive resume also boasts nominations for two Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Erivo's journey in the entertainment industry began with a 2011 stage production of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. Her breakthrough role came when she starred in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple from 2015 to 2017, earning her the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
In 2018, Erivo made her film debut, appearing in the heist film Widows and the thriller Bad Times at the El Royale. Her portrayal of American abolitionist Harriet Tubman in the biopic Harriet (2019) garnered her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and she also wrote and performed the song "Stand Up" on its soundtrack, which received a nomination in the Best Original Song category.
Erivo's television credits include her first role in the British series Chewing Gum (2015) and her starring role in the crime drama miniseries The Outsider (2020). Her outstanding performance as American singer Aretha Franklin in National Geographic's anthology series Genius: Aretha (2021) earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress.
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