A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Cynthia Erivo.
Cynthia Erivo is a highly acclaimed British actress and singer recognized for her exceptional talent across various entertainment mediums. Her accomplishments include a Daytime Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award, in addition to BAFTA, Oscar, and Golden Globe nominations. Erivo is celebrated for her versatility and is notably among the few artists to achieve EGOT nomination recognition, signifying her impact on television, music, and theater.
2015: Nomination at BroadwayWorld UK Awards
In 2015, Erivo was nominated as Best Leading Actress in a musical at the BroadwayWorld UK Awards for her role in "Dessa Rose".
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2016: Tony Award Win
In 2016, Erivo won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for The Color Purple.
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2016: Tony Award Win
In 2016, Erivo won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in "The Color Purple".
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2016: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
In 2016, Erivo won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in "The Color Purple".
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March 2017: Daytime Emmy Nomination
In March 2017, Erivo and the cast of "The Color Purple" were nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for their performance on NBC's "The Today Show".
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April 2017: Daytime Emmy Award Win
In April 2017, Erivo and the cast of "The Color Purple" alongside "The Today Show" won the Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program.
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2017: Emmy and Grammy Wins
In 2017, Erivo won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Performance and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, both for The Color Purple.
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2017: Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
In 2017, Erivo won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album for "The Color Purple".
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2019: Portrayal of Harriet Tubman
In 2019, Erivo portrayed Harriet Tubman in the biopic "Harriet", receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also co-wrote and performed the song "Stand Up" for the film, earning a nomination for Best Original Song.
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2020: Previous Academy Award Nomination
Erivo was previously nominated in 2020 for her performance in "Harriet".
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2020: Academy Award Nominations for Harriet
In 2020, Erivo received two Academy Award nominations for her work in "Harriet": Best Actress and Best Original Song for "Stand Up".
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2021: Portrayal of Aretha Franklin and Album Release
In 2021, Erivo played Aretha Franklin in National Geographic's "Genius: Aretha", earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She also released her solo album "Ch. 1 Vs. 1".
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2024: Role in Wicked
In 2024, Erivo played Elphaba in the musical fantasy film "Wicked", receiving nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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2024: Role in Wicked and Academy Award Nomination
In 2024, Erivo portrayed Elphaba in "Wicked", earning critical acclaim and receiving nominations for Best Actress at the Golden Globes, British Academy Film Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Academy Awards. In 2024 the Academy Award nomination made her the second black actress to have been nominated for Best Actress more than once.
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