Cynthia Erivo

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Summary

Cynthia Erivo is an actor, singer, and producer known for The Color Purple, Harriet, Genius: Aretha, and Wicked. Her screen and stage work often centers women’s lives and strength; she has said her views on women and stories about women of color shape the roles she chooses. Erivo has publicly identified as queer and bisexual, advocated for more space for Black LGBTQ+ stories, and spoken in support of LGBTQ+ people at Human Rights Campaign and GLAAD events. She has also performed at fundraisers for Joe Biden’s campaigns.