Cynthia Erivo's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 1, 2026

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

Cynthia Erivo is a highly acclaimed British actress and singer, celebrated for her versatility across stage and screen. She has earned widespread recognition, including nominations for an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award (EGOT). Though she hasn't won an Oscar, she has won the other three awards, demonstrating her exceptional talent and impact on the entertainment industry. Her accomplishments underscore her significant contributions to both musical theatre and film.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2015: BroadwayWorld UK Awards nomination

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

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".

April 2017: Daytime Emmy Award for The Color Purple Cast

In April 2017, Cynthia Erivo and the cast of "The Color Purple" won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program.

2017: Tony and Grammy Awards for 'The Color Purple'

In 2017, Cynthia Erivo's work in "The Color Purple" earned her the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, in addition to a Daytime Emmy Award.

2017: Mary J. Blige's nomination for Mudbound

In 2017, Mary J. Blige received acting and song writing nominations for the same film, Mudbound.

2019: Nomination for Academy Award for 'Harriet'

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

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2020: Academy Award Nominations for 'Harriet'

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

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2021: Portrayal of Aretha Franklin and Solo Album Releases

In 2021, Cynthia Erivo portrayed Aretha Franklin in National Geographic's anthology series "Genius: Aretha", earning an Emmy nomination. She also released singles and two solo albums.

2024: Portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked and Academy Awards Nomination

In 2024, Cynthia Erivo portrayed Elphaba in the musical fantasy film "Wicked", earning critical acclaim and nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics' Choice Awards, British Academy Film Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Academy Awards.

2025: Nomination for Golden Globe Award for Wicked: For Good

In 2025, for reprising her role as Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good", Cynthia Erivo became the first black actress to be nominated twice for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards.