Cynthia Erivo Reveals Why She Shaves Her Head

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No wizard that there is or was can change Cynthia Erivo’s stunning look. 

She loves her shaved head! The actress, known for her role in Wicked, recently explained why she doesn’t plan on growing her hair out, as she’s been thinking about how her look has changed over time.

In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Cynthia, 38, explained how she uses fashion and appearance to express herself. “I love everything from heels and nail polish to bold looks like a shaved head and a great outfit,” she said. “It’s a way of showing different sides of who I am.”

The Broadway star loves to change up her look! Over the years, she’s sported everything from braids and a short bob to a buzz cut and blonde curls. But when she began playing Elphaba opposite Ariana Grande’s Glinda in 2021, she really took things to the next level, shaving her head – and even her eyebrows! Ariana also transformed her look for the show, switching from her usual brown hair to blonde.

Because Cynthia has such a bold new style, she’s developed a regular moisturizing routine to maintain the health and appearance of her hair.

Okay, so she seriously told Refinery29 that after, like, three days between shaves, the first thing she does is a hot towel? I mean, obsessed! And then she uses a little pore-opening spray – tea tree oil, can you even?! It’s all about keeping everything perfect. But the BEST part? She seals it ALL in with her own Cecred Hair Oil! I need to know everything she does, honestly. It’s a whole routine, and I’m here for it!

She raved about the product, saying it keeps her scalp healthy and well-moisturized.

While many recognize her shaved head from her role as the Wicked Witch, it also symbolizes a long process of self-acceptance. The actress, known for her work in Color Purple, actually first attempted to shave her head early in her career, but the attempt wasn’t successful.

In an interview with Self magazine in March 2023, Cynthia recalled wanting to feel comfortable simply being herself, without her appearance being the focus. She described a frustrating experience with a previous hairdresser who only trimmed her hair instead of giving her the style she wanted. Cynthia realized she’d let the hairdresser’s own concerns influence her decision. Eventually, she found a new stylist who gave her the haircut she’d always wanted, which helped her understand that her sense of beauty comes from within, not from her hairstyle.

She explained that true power comes from discovering and embracing your most genuine self each day, and refusing to let others define you. Feeling good about who you are, she believes, is incredibly empowering.

Keep reading to see more celebrity confessions…

In June 2024, football player Jason Kelce jokingly responded to a fan’s comment on social media, tweeting, “What kind of weirdo washes their feet…” after the fan said he appeared to not wash his legs or feet.

The retired Philadelphia Eagles player later doubled down on his comments.

On his podcast, New Heights with his brother Travis Kelce, he jokingly asked, “What kind of person washes someone else’s feet?” He then added that he’d only scrub them if he could actually see dirt.

I was so shocked when I first heard that story from Kristen Stewart about seeing a clown die at the circus as a kid! It was a really vivid and disturbing image she painted. But recently, she admitted it actually didn’t happen. It turns out she made the whole thing up! I was surprised, honestly, but she’s been really open about how she sometimes embellishes stories.

Robert remembered telling The New York Times Style Magazine in December 2024 that he reacted with complete surprise, saying, ‘What on earth? Are you possessed?’

As for what he said during the 2011 Today interview promoting his film Water for Elephants?

He explained that one of the clowns had died in an accident. Their small car, a prop used in the show, unexpectedly exploded, causing everyone to panic and run for safety. It was a truly frightening experience.

Grandma knows best.

In an October 2022 episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian shared a personal story about how her grandmother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, unexpectedly played a role in a private moment with her then-boyfriend, Pete Davidson.

Kim Kardashian told MJ, Kris Jenner, and Khloé Kardashian that she and Pete Davidson were at the Beverly Hills Hotel last weekend. They were chatting by the fireplace for hours, and she remembered something her grandmother had told her: that having sex in front of a fireplace is a way to truly enjoy life. Inspired by this, they decided to act on it as a tribute to Kris.

Grandma’s reaction? A nod of approval.

Kim found it unsettling to think about her grandmother before being intimate, and MJ responded by saying she understood, but she used to be younger too.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have a very close family, including their children, 8-year-old Wyatt and 6-year-old Dimitri, and their love for each other is endless.

So much so, that the Black Swan actress revealed they keep an open-door policy at home.

She told TopMob News in September 2022 that this also applies to bathroom habits. She explained it’s simply become normal for her family and children to openly discuss and accept natural bodily functions.

Mila explained she decided to give in after her family repeatedly asked to come inside. She said, ‘I finally just decided to leave the door open.’

Pre-kids, she might not have imagined she’d flush that particular boundary away.

She said she never imagined she’d be comfortable enough to use the restroom with the door open.

Ghouls just want to have fun.

During an October 2022 episode of The View, while discussing a woman who claimed her home was haunted by “sexual ghosts,” Sara Haines posed a surprising question to her co-hosts: “Is it possible to get pregnant from a ghost?”

Luckily, Joy Behar, her co-host, chimed in with a humorous response: “I’ve had encounters with ghosts and haven’t gotten pregnant.”

“I’m going to leave that statement as is,” Whoopi Goldberg responded. “I’m not sure everyone heard what Joy said, but I’m not going to comment further on it.”

I absolutely adore watching Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb together – they’re so comfortable and fun! I was completely shocked to hear something Hoda recently discovered about Jenna, though. Apparently, while getting ready for their show, Today with Hoda and Jenna, Hoda found out Jenna never wears underwear! I mean, talk about a close friendship – you’d really have to trust someone to share that information!

Hoda Kotb recounted a funny moment from November 2022 on Today with Hoda and Jenna. She explained that they both needed to quickly change outfits and had to return to the dressing room. During that time, Hoda realized Jenna Bush Hager doesn’t wear underwear.

Jenna’s rationale? Well, no underwear might just be more convenient to her.

Honestly, I just love the way it looks – it creates such a flattering shape! And the best part? It simplifies packing so much. There are honestly so many benefits, it’s amazing!

Looks like someone hasn’t been keeping up.

As someone who keeps a pulse on pop culture, I totally get Keke Palmer’s sentiment! It really hit home when I realized I had no clue who Pete Davidson or Scott Disick were. It just goes to show, even I don’t know everyone, and that’s perfectly okay! It’s funny how things connect, and Keke’s saying really resonated with me in that moment.

Britney shared a funny video from March featuring Pete Davidson—who was dating Kim Kardashian at the time—and Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, Scott Disick, having a night out. She said the video had her laughing a lot.

Britney apologized for posting again, explaining she didn’t know the people in the video but found it hilarious. She has since removed the post.

Before Chris Evans became famous as Captain America and was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2022, Jana Kramer dated him and thought he was a handsome and charming guy.

Oh my gosh, you guys, I was listening to Jana Kramer’s podcast, and she was talking about this guy – a singer, and it was over ten years ago! She couldn’t even say exactly how many times they went out, but she totally remembered the last time they saw each other. It’s just… everything about it, even after all this time, stuck with her. I’m obsessed with hearing all the details!

Jana, who was around 26 at the time, said Chris asked her to come over when he had some friends visiting from Boston.

Jana recalled that the last thing she remembered was her partner going to the bathroom right after she’d used it, noting that eating asparagus can change the smell of urine. They didn’t spend the night together; he stayed up late with friends, and she left his house the next morning feeling embarrassed.

She added, “I never heard from him again.”

Not all of these confessions are amusing.

In December, television writer Elisabeth Finch confessed that she had fabricated a story about having a rare bone cancer. She had originally shared this false diagnosis in an ELLE article eight years prior, and it even became the basis for a plotline on the show Grey’s Anatomy.

I’ll never forget the day, when I was 34, that I told a lie. It feels like the biggest mistake I’ve ever made, and honestly, it just snowballed from there. It really took root inside me and became something I couldn’t easily escape. I’m finally setting the record straight: I’ve never, ever had cancer. It’s a relief to finally say it.

Finch, who was temporarily removed from his role on the ABC medical show before ultimately quitting, admitted, “I messed up, and it was completely unacceptable. There’s no excusing what I did.”

Beauty is pain, but Kim Kardashian might be able to stomach it.

The reality star told The New York Times she’d try almost anything to look younger.

She admitted in June that she’d even consider something drastic – like eating something truly unpleasant daily – if it meant she could look younger. She emphasized she was serious, saying, ‘I just might.’

In a July 2022 interview with Allure magazine, Kim explained she was mostly kidding when she made the comment, but admitted it wasn’t a completely awful idea.

Kim admitted, after some thought, that she’d likely do almost anything for youth, even something disgusting. ‘If someone told me eating a bowl of poop daily would make me look younger, I’d probably do it,’ she said.

Asked how much she could eat, she said, “Perhaps just a small bite.” She added that a full bowl would be too much for her.

Jelly Roll could’ve used some saving from himself.

During an April 2025 interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the singer of “Save Me” shared a particularly embarrassing story, and he didn’t hesitate to reveal all the details.

“I pooped myself one time,” he admitted. “I did, I’m sorry.”

To be honest, Jelly Roll (whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord) didn’t intend to cause such serious harm.

He firmly believed it was just a misunderstanding. “I sincerely apologize,” he said. “I saw the audience change from supportive to completely against me.”

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