Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo made her West End debut in 2011 before collecting Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Celie in the 2015 Broadway revival of the musical The Color Purple. She made her big-screen debut in 2018's Widows, directed by Steve McQueen. Quickly taking Hollywood and the music industry by storm, Erivo became an Oscar nominee, garnering nods for both best actress and best song ("Stand Up") for 2019's Harriet. As a recording artist, Erivo signed to the Verve label and released Ch. 1 Vs. 1, her debut solo album, in 2021.
Born Cynthia Onyedin...