Cynthia Erivo Speaks Out After Her Criticism of Wicked Poster

Cynthia Erivo Speaks Out After Her Criticism of Wicked Poster

As a devoted fan of Cynthia Erivo, I can’t help but be captivated by her unwavering passion and dedication to her craft, particularly in the role of Elphaba in “Wicked.” Her recent stand against an altered movie poster, which she perceived as disrespectful to the character and herself, is a testament to her commitment towards authenticity and integrity.


Cynthia Erivo is green with passion for Wicked.

This is why the Tony Award-winning actress, who plays Elphaba in the film alongside Ariana Grande’s Glinda the Good Witch, didn’t hesitate to voice her criticism when a modified movie poster edit was released, as it more closely resembled the artwork from the Broadway show.

Cynthia explained to Entertainment Tonight on October 28 at the CFDA Fashion Awards red carpet that her statement wasn’t exactly a response or retort. Instead, she mentioned that she feels very protective about her role and is deeply passionate about it. She knows the fans share this passion, too. So, what she expressed was essentially a moment of human emotion, wanting to shield little Elphaba.

And while she knows she caused a stir with her social media remarks, she stands by what she said. Laughing, she added, “I probably should have called my friends, but it’s fine.”

At the beginning of this month, after the unveiling of the poster for the film “Wicked”, a fan altered it to hide the character’s eyes, similar to how they appear in the stage production’s poster. In response, Cynthia shared a powerful and emotional message on social media.

On my Instagram Story, October 16th, I exclaimed that what I witnessed was the most outrageous and disrespectful thing yet. It’s no joke, it’s not adorable. It strips me, us, of our dignity. The creator of this content is merely an illustration, but I am a living, breathing human being, choosing to meet your gaze through the camera lens because without words, we speak volumes with our eyes.

Our poster pays tribute, not copies, as the Academy nominee clarified. Altering my features and concealing my eyes feels like removing a part of myself. It’s incredibly painful.

Cynthia Erivo Speaks Out After Her Criticism of Wicked Poster

Regarding how Cynthia’s co-star in the two-part movie feels about the editing controversy, it appears that Ariana has voiced her support for Cynthia while also showing concern over the use of artificial intelligence. A recent viral post even showcased an AI-generated live-action poster depicting Cynthia and Ariana in a fight.

Ariana Grande expressed her deep admiration and affection for her sister Cynthia, stating this during an interview with Variety on October 19. She acknowledged it as a significant transition phase, noting that the attention surrounding their situation is enormous, far beyond themselves.

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2024-10-30 01:17