Cynthia Erivo, Wicked and Oscar

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Lead ‘Wicked’ to 10 Oscar Nominations, Including Best Picture
Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the beloved stage musical is walking the yellow brick road all the way to the 2025 Oscars, scoring 10 nominations including best picture, lead actress and supporting actress.
Cynthia Erivo On Best Actress ‘Wicked’ Oscar Nomination: “It’s Madness And Amazing”
Musican-actor Cynthia Erivo talks to Deadline about the importance of playing Elphana and her Oscar nominations
Cynthia Erivo could become the youngest EGOT winner after 'Wicked' Oscar nomination
After earning her second best actress Oscar nomination for playing Elphaba, Erivo got a second chance at an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT) sweep.
Cynthia Erivo Questions Jon M. Chu's Oscars Snub After ‘Wicked' Got 10 Nods
"I wish people understood just how much work has to go into creating a big, giant behemoth like Wicked," Erivo said. "None of that can happen without his vision. It just isn't possible"
Wicked Sweeps Up 10 Oscar Noms but Misses Key Categories
Ariana Grande marked her Oscar nomination for Wicked with a touching nod to her childhood dreams. Sharing a photo of herself dressed as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Grande reflected on her journey and the influence of Judy Garland's iconic role.
Michelle Yeoh Says ‘Wicked’ Cast Is “Crying” Over Jon M. Chu Oscars Snub for Best Director
Among the film’s nominations were best picture, Cynthia Erivo for best actress, Ariana Grande for best supporting actress, best costume design and best original score. However, Jon M. Chu was shut out of the directing category.
Where to watch Oscar-nominated movies at home, from 'Emilia Pérez' to 'Wicked'
Ready to catch up on the 2025 Oscar movies? You can stream these 10 nominees right now on Netflix, Max, Peacock and Hulu (or buy or rent them).
Oscar nominees Cynthia Erivo, James Mangold on how they found out
Oscar nominees Cynthia Erivo and James Mangold were honored at the Sundance Film Festival a day after they landed Oscar nominations for starring in "Wicked" and directing "A Complete Unknown."
Oscar nominee and ‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo to perform with Houston Symphony
Erivo is one of the five women nominated for best actress by the 2025 Oscars for her role in “Wicked.” The film itself is one of the top three Oscar-nominated pictures for 2025 with a total of 10 nominations.
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo says younger self ‘beaming’ after Oscars nomination
Wicked star Cynthia Erivo says younger self ‘beaming’ after Oscars nomination - Her co-star Ariana Grande also secured an Oscars nod.
Cynthia Erivo Closer To EGOT Status With Oscar Nomination
Cynthia Erivo has secured her second-ever Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Elphaba in the 'Wicked' film, putting her back in the race for the prestigious EGOT status. If she wins an Oscar, she would become the youngest person to achieve the coveted EGOT status—Emmy,
‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify for the movie’s 10 Oscar nominations
Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were nominated for their performances, and the movie was included in the best ...
‘Wicked’ Oscar Nominations: What Academy Awards the Movie is Up For
Following a single win at the Golden Globes, 'Wicked' picks up a whopping 10 Oscar nominations.
Could Wicked win Best Picture at the Oscars?
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande both secured Oscar nominations, but does that mean Wicked could win the biggest prize at the ...
Oscar Nominations 2025 Announced: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads With 13 Nods, ‘The Brutalist’ And ‘Wicked’ Get 10
The Academy announced nominations for the upcoming Oscars Thursday morning, with the Spanish-language, French-produced crime ...
Wicked's Cynthia Erivo Is One Of 3 Actors Who Could Make LGBTQ+ History With Oscar Wins, And Her Reaction To The Nod Is Especially Emotional
As the Oscar nominations came out, Wicked was a heavy-hitter on the list with ten nominations. Along with her co-star Ariana ...
Cynthia Erivo on Her Big ‘Wicked’ Moment, ‘Completely Different’ Sequel and Desire to Reprise Holly Gibney
Cynthia Erivo teases Wicked 2 and Children of Blood and Bone and talks about her desire to revisit Holly Gibney.
‘Emilia Pérez' Leads Oscar Noms with 13, ‘The Brutalist' and ‘Wicked' Earn 10: Full List
"Emilia Pérez" and "The Brutalist" had much of the momentum going into Oscar noms morning. But how will they fare when the ...
All the 2025 best picture Oscar nominees, ranked from worst to best
Every contender for best picture comes with enough critical and/or commercial heft to have at least some argument for the throne (make that the papal ring). But all claims are not equal. So let’s rank ...