Erivo is only an Oscar away from EGOT status — she won a Tony in 2016 for her performance as Celie in “The Color Purple,” a Grammy for musical theater album for the same role and a Daytime Emmy for a performance on NBC’s “Today” show with “The Color Purple” cast.

The actress won a Tony Award for “The Color Purple,” and is now nominated for an Oscar for playing Elphaba in the film adaptation of “Wicked.”

When Cynthia Erivo steps into a room, the energy shifts. The Tony-winning performer has become one of entertainment's most magnetic forces.

Through their art, our 2025 honorees Cynthia Erivo, Marla Gibbs, Teyana Taylor and Raamla Mohamed ensure that Black women feel represented

The British actress and singer is still riding the success from her starring role as Elphaba in the film adaptation of "Wicked."

Erivo, who was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Elphaba in the “Wicked” film adaptation, will host the Tony Awards from Radio City Music Hall on June 8, The New York Times reported.

Cynthia Erivo will host the 2025 Tony Awards and might defy the odds by being a certified EGOT when she does so this spring.

Multi-award-winning star Cynthia Erivo will lead Broadway’s biggest night, airing live on CBS on June 8, 2025.