Age, Biography, and Wiki
Cynthia Erivo is 38 years old and has been active in the entertainment industry since her early twenties. Born in the London Borough of Lambeth, she has risen to fame with her powerful performances in both theater and film. Her Wikipedia page provides a detailed overview of her career milestones and achievements, including her awards and nominations.
| Occupation | Voice Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 8 January 1987 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Stockwell, London, England |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about her height, weight, and measurements are not widely available, Cynthia Erivo is known for her striking stage presence and has often been praised for her physical and vocal performances in theater productions.
Erivo portrayed Elphaba in the musical fantasy film Wicked (2024), which served as the first part of a two-film adaptation of the musical play. The film's accompanying soundtrack album was co-billed to Erivo, who performed seven songs from the musical. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and gave Erivo her first UK top-ten hit with her rendition of "Defying Gravity". Erivo earned acclaim for the role, with Wendy Ide of The Guardian writing "Erivo is terrific, her rich, velvety voice cracking under the weight of rejections and ridicule suffered by Elphaba." For her performance, Erivo received nominations for Best Actress at the Golden Globes, British Academy Film Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards (where she also received a nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast), and Academy Awards. <!--She is also attached to produce and star in the science fiction film Blink Speed and a film adaptation of the podcast Carrier, reprising the role of Raylene. Erivo will star in an upcoming film adaption of the award-winning legal drama, Prima Facie, which addresses sexual assault. Written by Australian playwright Suzie Miller, it is best known for Jodie Comer's performance at the West End in 2022. The screenplay was written by Miller, and is in pre-production as of. The film is being directed by Susanna White. --> Her Academy Award nomination made her the second black actress after Viola Davis to have been nominated for Best Actress more than once.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Cynthia Erivo keeps her personal life relatively private, so there is limited information available about her current relationship status. However, she has been open about her identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Her mother Edith was 15 years old when the Nigerian Civil War broke out, with Erivo saying that "she's not necessarily a refugee, but [...] her home was ravaged, and they were on the run to find safety." Both of Erivo's parents arrived in the UK in their early twenties and they separated when she was very young. Following this, she and her younger sister Stephanie were raised by their mother, a nurse. They were disowned by their father when Erivo was 16 and she remains estranged from him. She named her production company Edith's Daughter as a tribute to her mother.
In 2023, she appeared in the Netflix crime thriller Luther: The Fallen Sun, a film continuation of the crime drama series Luther starring Idris Elba. In the same year Erivo portrayed Jacqueline, a refugee during a war-torn Africa, in the film Drift. Erivo said to have taken inspiration from her mother's experience as a refugee during the Nigerian Civil War for this role. She was also a producer for the film. The following year she played Petra, a bold and flirtatious maid, in the Lincoln Center concert production of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music at David Geffen Hall. She paid tribute to Dionne Warwick at the Kennedy Center Honors where she sang a rendition of "Alfie" from the 1966 film of the same name.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Cynthia Erivo's net worth is estimated to be around $4 million to $6 million, primarily due to her successful career in theater, film, and music. Her earnings come from various sources, including her performances in award-winning productions like The Color Purple, her roles in films such as Harriet and Wicked, and her work as a producer and singer.
Career, Business, and Investments
Cynthia Erivo has had a distinguished career:
- Theater Career: She gained widespread recognition for her role as Celie in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple, winning a Tony Award in 2016.
- Film Career: She has starred in several notable films, including Harriet, Widows, and Wicked. Her performance in Wicked earned her multiple nominations, including a Golden Globe nomination.
- Music: Erivo has also made significant contributions to music, winning a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for The Color Purple and creating original songs for films like DRIFT with her song "It Would Be".
- Producing: She has ventured into producing with projects like DRIFT, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
She made her Broadway debut in the 2015 revival transfer of the Menier Chocolate Factory production of The Color Purple, reprising her role as Celie Harris alongside American actresses Jennifer Hudson as Shug Avery and Danielle Brooks as Sofia. The production began performances at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, from 10 December 2015. Her performance earned her acclaim across the board with The New York Times declaring, "Ms. Erivo's sobering and stirring portrayal of Celie, in a rapturously reviewed revival of The Color Purple... has brought the kind of praise that can change a performer's career". She won several awards for her performance, including the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
In 2020, Erivo starred as investigator Holly Gibney in the HBO miniseries The Outsider, a television adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name. That same year, she launched a production company named Edith's Daughter as well as signed a deal with media company MRC to develop television projects through the production company. She appeared in the science fiction film Chaos Walking, based on Patrick Ness' novel The Knife of Never Letting Go, which was released on 5 March 2021. Erivo portrayed singer Aretha Franklin in the third season of the anthology series Genius, which premiered in March 2021. She released two songs titled "The Good" and "Glowing Up" to promote her debut studio album, ''Ch. 1 Vs. 1'', which was released on 7 September 2021. That same month, she joined the jury of the 78th Venice International Film Festival.
Throughout her career, Erivo has received a Daytime Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Social Network
Cynthia Erivo maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, where she engages with her fans and shares updates about her projects. Her official website and profiles on platforms like Instagram provide insights into her career and personal life.
Education
Cynthia Erivo has not publicly detailed her educational background extensively. However, her early start in theater suggests a strong focus on performance arts from an early age.
In summary, Cynthia Erivo is a highly acclaimed actress and singer who has built a successful career across multiple platforms, leading to a substantial net worth and a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.
Erivo attended La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School in Clapham Park. As a child, she had roles in Brecht's Caucasian Chalk Circle, and later appeared on television in Trust Me, I'm a Teenager. Her confirmation name is Perpetua. She began a music psychology degree at the University of East London in 2004. However, a year into her degree, she applied to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and transferred there upon acceptance. She graduated from RADA with a bachelor's degree in acting in 2010.
