Cynthia Erivo's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Cynthia Erivo.

Cynthia Erivo is a highly acclaimed British actress and singer celebrated for her versatile performances across stage and screen. She is a near-EGOT winner, having been nominated for an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, winning all but the Oscar. Her career showcases her talent and success in both acting and music.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2015: BroadwayWorld UK Awards Nomination

In 2015, Erivo was nominated as Best Leading Actress in a musical at the BroadwayWorld UK Awards for her role in "Dessa Rose".

2016: Tony Award Win

For the Broadway revival of "The Color Purple", Erivo won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

2016: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical

In 2016, Cynthia Erivo won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in "The Color Purple".

February 2017: Grammy Awards Performance

In February 2017, at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Erivo performed "God Only Knows" with John Legend as a tribute to deceased musicians.

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.

April 2017: Daytime Creative Arts 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 in the Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program category.

2019: Harriet Film and "Stand Up" Song Nomination

In 2019, Erivo portrayed Harriet Tubman in "Harriet", earning nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress and Best Original Song for "Stand Up" from the film.

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2020: Academy Award Nominations for Harriet

In 2020, Erivo garnered two Academy Award nominations for her work in "Harriet": Best Actress and Best Original Song for "Stand Up".

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2021: Genius: Aretha and Ch. 1 Vs. 1 Album Release

In 2021, Erivo portrayed Aretha Franklin in National Geographic's "Genius: Aretha", earning an Emmy nomination, and released her solo album "Ch. 1 Vs. 1".

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