Cynthia Erivo talks Wicked, Vulnerability and Representation

[@brandonheyward4022]

As a black person, watching the Defying Gravity scene was something very very special. As a human being. EVERY SCENE was very very special

[@jeleesalevy183]

THAT PART 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dakotac180]

As a queer black girl from Kansas who loves design and to sing, theater kid, this movie hit home so much. Cynthia knew what us little black girls needed and her voice is anointed. Such a beautiful adaptation of Oz. I cried for sure at the dustball and defying gravity of course. Omg chewing gum was a classic, forgot they were both in that show.

[@ecoll520]

Ugh my gosh, I’m just sitting here eating my lunch crying over my food. This interview was so cleansing. I’m glad Cynthia got a chance to talk about what this means for lil black girl and lil “others.” 🥲 such a great interview 💚💚

[@slypickle01]

im eating my lunch too! lol! such a great interview! Cynthia is fantastic! As a mixed Black girl it was so powerful seeing her in this role, it's like I felt Elphaba even more

[@TheClosetRatchet]

Cynthia literally ate this role. She should be very proud, I hope she sweeps awards season!

[@slypickle01]

Shoutout to the interviewers! They asked such thought-provoking questions, and I love how they actually took in Cynthias answers and appreciated her responses. So many interviewers nowadays just move on so quickly after their speaker answers a question. They also completely reassured Cynthia on her feelings and answers. Such a great job to the both of you!

[@Haddydaniels]

I’m so glad other black women are getting to tell her exactly how I feel! Thank you for getting our message across to her 🥹

[@dayvaughnmonroe9540]

Cynthia was a revelation in this role! Its so crazy cuz i feel like im experiencing wicked for the first time all over again! 🥺🥺🥰🥰

[@Lanipooh1]

As a black woman watching an enormously talented black queer woman play Elphaba, the movie has touched me in places words can’t capture. I hope she gets an Oscar and becomes an EGOT winner.

[@Thetylinjohnson]

I literally cried so many times yesterday in the theater it was just so beautiful to watch after three years of waiting for this movie and weeks of watching interviews. This was literally the best movie ever

[@TheCraftofPetra]

Cynthia's performance is God Level! My heart was beating so fast watching her sing defying gravity... I wasn't aware that I stopped breathing. She was maginficent! So powerful!

[@chantellesmith5277]

Cynthia is absolutely wonderful in Wicked she should win best actress.

[@sharithomas8928]

She Will!

[@dayvaughnmonroe9540]

No seriously. Floored me.

[@itsjustjakeee]

this movie was everything & then some. the entire team behind the cast/production are brilliant. the UGLY cry I had at the ball scene... oh my goodness, as a plus-sized & disabled queer person it is so easy to feel "othered" by our deafening societal constructs so I truly can't thank cynthia & ariana for these performances. I felt their entire souls through every breath & every turn. it truly warms my heart to see the humanity in them when getting emotional during the press tour because you can see just how important this project was & is to them. cannot wait to watch it again!! 💚💖

[@readstoomuch2070]

The ball scene also had me crying 😭 and then when Glinda dances with Elpheba my goodness!!! So beautiful!!

[@maicon.93]

she's the most amazing and talented woman that could possibily play Elphaba in this movie

[@lilachodan4941]

I just I think she is spectacular in every movie. Outstanding. So authentic.

[@crohniequeenab]

She was absolutely perfect for this role. I felt the same when I saw that scene. I was bawling. I cried just because I felt her. I knew what she was going through. It’s beautiful but also sad at how women of color can relate. I have been reading some nasty things about her and it’s just sad that we’re still dealing with this. When it comes to streaming I will be watching it over and over. I will be going to the sing along for Christmas. I will be seeing it at least 2 more times before it leaves theaters. It’s that good. Idc what anyone says she did that. 💚🖤

[@aliciathot]

Tell Cynthia I love her ❤ she's a beautiful talented gifted woman.

[@venadacent7696]

What an emotional and beautiful interview

[@catherinekim5287]

She was born to play this role. Hands down. No one else could have done all that she did for Elphaba in the film. No one!

[@taircalm]

Cynthia and Karis brought such care and emotion to Elphaba ❤

[@TeaLeaf222]

Grreat interviewers!💚

[@kiwibean5586]

This brings my heart joy! Thank you for being vulnerable with one another! ❤

[@batumakyeyunegodwin4254]

Outstanding interview, Cynthia you are amazing love from Uganda ,the interviewers were amazing

[@lilachodan4941]

The fact that it is so important to black woman that a black actress is playing the lead and it don't even realised.

[@Itstheofficialyesby]

Even as a black man I’m very proud to see it and the positive reception she’s getting.

[@keithkoganeislife3144]

Just don’t block out her eyes, you know how dehumanizing that is.

[@dayvaughnmonroe9540]

🗣️ THE LEAD! you betta say it!!

[@TheCraftofPetra]

Cynthia! I love you! From Philippines! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheClosetRatchet]

15:04 whewww 🥲🥲 before seeing the movie, I didn’t understand why her and Ariana were crying so much during the film, but now that I have seen it, I totally understand. It was just amazing! I was so blown away and was choked up at various points of the film. I’m going to see it again on Friday.

[@tob4b1]

Ladies, this was a great interview! So good…. ❤🎉

[@bigdiva741]

You are awesome as an actress and singer, you had me with Aretha and Widow 😊

[@NikitaWilson77]

I guess I’ll have to learn the soundtrack and the entire part one while I eagerly wait for part two. I’m still crying 😭

[@TheCraftofPetra]

So excited for part 2!!!!!!!!

[@dskye2]

loveeeeee her 💕💕💕💕!

[@Sew-Ronica]

IM 15 SECONDS IN AND MY EYES ARE WATERING.❤

[@OsheyBaddest]

beautiful interview 🥰

[@moondoor9031]

Cynthia being emotional means that she cares a lot about this role, it's very good to see an actress care so much for a character like this.

[@bryanokafor9024]

Wowww 🔥🔥🔥

[@GJKooijman]

What a conversation 💚💚💚

[@ArtTheSinger]

Crying again..

[@matina4432]

Now y’all know y’all was gonna need a whole box of Kleenex

[@kamalsinghsra67]

💚🩷💚😭🥹

[@ballershanelle]

Its pure trolling to maje it about race. Thats the best thing about the book. The character is green. It gets cut right there Fiyero needed to Be in his true coloring and chu failed to be do it.

[@NicoLuengos]

🥹🥹🥹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@megorex630]

I hope she knows that there are also adults who are like “I can fall, and then I can fly” as well 💚🩷

[@xoparker]

The perfect Elphaba 💚🧹 Absolutely incredible