Cynthia Erivo Desperately Tries To Stay Relevant In Unhinged Interview
Cynthia Erivo expressed her frustration during an interview with Variety, stating she is tired of discussing her role in 'Wicked.' She shared her experience of defending co-star Ariana Grande from an overzealous fan and criticized the public's perception of her actions. Erivo also addressed the negative reactions to her appearance and the implications of being a Black woman in the industry.
- ▪Cynthia Erivo stated she is done talking about 'Wicked' after two years of discussions.
- ▪She recounted an incident where she defended Ariana Grande from a fan at Universal Studios Singapore.
- ▪Erivo criticized the internet's response to her actions and discussed the challenges faced by Black women in the industry.
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Editorial Cynthia Erivo Desperately Tries To Stay Relevant In Unhinged Interview BLOG (Photo by Cristopher Rogel Blanquet/Getty Images) Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter May 28, 2026 3:01 PM ET May 28, 2026 3:01 PM ET Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Cynthia Erivo told Variety she wasn’t interested in talking about “Wicked” anymore during a chaotic interview mostly about … “Wicked.” The actress veered off into a wild…
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