Wicked | Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba

[@lissie8602]

Hope she wins an Oscar for her role it was amazing moved me to tears

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

💯👏

[@coleonwheelssingsmatildathemus]

CINTHA DESERVES THE OSCAR!!! I l LOVED HER AS ELPHABA!!!!

[@PhewzGlory]

I’m thinking she’ll win. Memorable and oddly human.

[@oh.sorry.dont.mind.meeeee]

wdym "oddly human"? ​@@PhewzGlory

[@PhewzGlory]

@@oh.sorry.dont.mind.meeeee that it felt strongly believable what she was going through. I’ve faced rejection for being quite different in the past and her ways of coping with her differences made her very relatable for being a fictional character set in the world of Oz. Loved her performance and I only meant it as a compliment.

[@raven_bard]

This role might very well earn her a spot in the very exclusive EGOT club. She definitely deserves it. Her portrayal of Elphaba is spellbinding.

[@keithflowers5229]

@@raven_bard I am in full agreement, probably going to make a wish!

[@chadh.6124]

nah she could have shown more emotion/acting talent in a lot of scenes tbh, but she also holds some of the best scenes of the movie as well

[@jaysax7381]

@@chadh.6124if you think that she didn’t do enough, you weren’t paying attention

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

@chadh.6124 How was she not doing enough?

[@hrishikari8600]

​@@chadh.6124did you watch the movie with your eyes closed and with ear plugs in

[@cuzimnotlaughing]

Her moments of sadness and crying were the most powerful images I have ever seen on a movie screen. The Ozdust scene, the scene where Glinda says she is beautiful. But the final scene is the most impactful. When Glinda puts on her cape and Elphaba breathes heavily, fixes her hair, a tear drops and she looks up in slow motion and the sunset is behind her and the orchestra plays is one of the most thunderous feeling I have ever felt. It was so loud and moving and the only scene that gave me chills!

[@ACinemafanatic]

It was heartbreaking too because she has to do it alone again but finally accepts it now that she is public enemy number one in Oz

[@zacharyshand3018]

The way you mentioned every scene that brought me to tears and took my breath away. Glad to know I'm not alone! Erivo and Grande's performances were incredibly complementary and just incredible.

[@ACinemafanatic]

She really embodied those who have faced prejudice by society and her resilience was so evident in her performance

[@Ethannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

She absolutely nailed this role, I can’t imagine anyone else playing elphaba 💚!!!

[@Chowchow12-v3w]

Both girls did

[@shabrinap8428]

She's the best!

[@Mr.Garfield_12]

I can imagine Cynthia and Idina as Elphaba and Ariana and Kristin as Glinda

[@sasakatha7514]

Willemijn Verkaik. She was absolutely perfect as Elphie.

[@mylipslikesuga2990]

@@sasakatha7514 I prefer Cynthia 💚

[@willem9538]

Her take on Elphaba, having built up a front of strength and almost being blasé about how people treat her resonates so much with how I dealt with the homophobia around me in my teens. Only later I realized the pain it caused that had nestled within me. Her portrayal of that attitude of "who cares about their opinion, I certainly dont" while in reality hurting immensely... Chef's kiss

[@ACinemafanatic]

That ozdust scene really captures how she felt building up that front and finally releasing it when Glinda danced with her

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

The need to be strong when you're really just like everybody else

[@manuelorozco7760]

I have autism and I’ve learned as a teen to live with having a disability. That’s my Elphaba story

[@christopherlopes7321]

It definitely resonates that with me too as a person who has down syndrome

[@nighteowl]

@@manuelorozco7760 "My Elphaba Story." Oh gosh I love that...

[@ThexImperfectionist]

If anyone wasn't keeping track, she was belting DG live, in a corset, harnessed in the air (most singers usually visualize their breathing relative to their feet on the ground), while using her core strength to turn her body in the air, for 12-14 hours without a bathroom break (she said it was too much work undoing/redoing all the layers of costume and harness. And yet her Elphaba is so wonderfully intimate and understated (until she isn't). She just quirks her lips at Glinda and it's everything. She's superwoman! EGOT loading...

[@rkah6187]

I was one of those who were very sceptical of this adaptation - I did not think either Ariana Grande or Cynthia Erivo were right for this, and anyway, what more can you add to the original, and all the marketing and hype that surrounded it was bound to leave me disappointed... I was blown away. I don't think it was perfect but it was as close as you could get to it. It was certainly a labour of love, their respect for the stage show clearly shines through and I cannot ask for more.

[@gabriellemesmo]

Honestly, I know we all love Idina and she's the first Elphaba, etc, BUT... especially as a black woman, I feel so much more depth in this character as played by Cynthia! I just LOVE her Elphaba so much!! Whenever she cries, I cry. When she laughs, I laugh. I can feeeeel every word she sings... man, this woman is amazing! Jon M Chu is a blessed man! His casting was flawless!!! 😍❤️

[@LovelyMotokochan]

Completely agree!

[@realfairygrove]

did you see idina on stage??? you probably saw the tonies defying gravity performance and judged it off of that. cynthia has more room for her character development in a film and with like 6 hours of time to move around in (including part two). stage and film are different. idina performed this show 8 times a week and she created this character. she gave such a moving and intricate performance. her acting inspired so many people, and she put her heart and soul into those songs every night. she won a tony for a reason. yes cynthia may be more consistent with her vocals, and you may think she’s done more with elphaba. but she had 20 years of elphaba performances to perfect her character. (although her performance is nothing short of spectacular). without idinas influence, cynthia’s character would be way different. idina and cynthia’s performances are very different, but that doesn’t mean one is better than the other. i love what both of these wonderful actresses brought to the character elphaba, and they should not be compared! 💚💚💚 edit: some people are upset about this comment… i wanted to assure you that im not downgrading cynthia’s performance (i cried 5 times while watching the movie mainly because of her emotion), i am saying both performances are fabulous and they should not be compared because they both were stunning in these roles and they both have created such a legacy. what you like in each performance is opinion based and up to you. im sorry if i was rude about your opinion, but im not sorry if my opinion made you so mad that you say im displaying insecurity and derangement now???

[@sasakatha7514]

@realfairygrove Yes! A movie is different from a stage show. I like them both, Idina and Cynthia. But MY Elphaba is Willemijn Verkaik, who played the role from 2007-2017 in three different languages in Germany, the Netherlands, on West end and on Broadway. That's record! But that doesn't mean the other actresses are less good.

[@nighteowl]

@@realfairygrove It's not truly about comparing them in terms of their performances, but more the poster indicating their ability to deeply connect with the character bc they can identify with her through shared lived experiences.

[@JellieJoShmo]

@ Cynthia is an incredible stage performer too - she literally won a Tony for it & the songs she sang in The Color Purple were harder than Defying Gravity (on a technical level)! AND she sang Defying Gravity in the hardest way possible: while in a harness, flying in the air. CYNTHIA will always be MY ELPHABA because I know she would sound as amazing if not better on stage too. No matter which language she sang in lol. Cynthia also trained singing opera too so I know for a fact she can sing in other languages. She’s just incredible. ✨❤️‍🔥💚✨❤️‍🔥💚✨❤️‍🔥💚✨

[@bloodmoon1586]

Love how she feels her emotions deeply and isn’t afraid to show it

[@alvande]

She was so perfect in this role! I can’t wait until it comes to streaming so I can be insane and watch it every day 😂

[@manuelorozco7760]

I haven’t gone a second viewing yet and I’m waiting until then as well.

[@JellieJoShmo]

Literally same!! I’ve seen it 5 times already ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@nighteowl]

Same!! I've already preordered it!

[@barneyjones6273]

Can you believe it's only a week until we can enjoy it at home, every day! More than once, if we so desire?!

[@JellieJoShmo]

@ 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@storyofdanjul]

She better win the Oscar!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m crying again as I’m watching this! I saw this movie 3x at the movies! Cried every time!!!!!!!! I’ve never seen wicked as the play…

[@karonmcdowell6899]

Man I want her to win as much as you!

[@craigmiller9084]

She broke my heart in all the right ways! Her performance was so powerful!!!! She couldn't have been more perfect. Thank you for sharing your gift with us! Love you Cynthia 💚💚💚

[@Erasureeraser]

She was born to play Elphaba, I knew Idina Menzel couldn't hold her tears seeing how good she was. She's the Elphaba that the world deserves on screen

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’ve seen Eden Espinosa play Elphie. But I’m still playfully jealous for my fellow millennial theatre kids who had the chance to see Idina. Cynthia I wanted her for a while for this

[@jess.alcantara]

Cynthia, please, you cannot keep making me cry every time. I won't make it to Part 2.

[@confettifireworks]

The stunts she did while singing, and the depth she gave this character are a few reasons why she deserves an Oscar for this performance

[@sweetumsofficial]

cynthia’s portrayal of elphie will live on within me forever. ik they don’t define one’s work, but God that Oscar has her name written on it beautifully💚💚💚

[@LifeisaBeautifulting]

She made me cry. I could watch this movie over and over again because she did such a great job and I saw myself in her. She deserves all of the awards... thank you Cynthia for doing this role justice. Thank you!

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

She *was* Elphaba in this movie! Absolutely fantastic💚🧹💚🧹

[@JacobZullo]

We should thank all the people who chose Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, she really made this character come to life

[@GabrielFigueiraCardomingo]

perfect timing. I guess by now everyone who's had a chance to watch it is utterly in love with Cynthia's performance. there's no greater gift than what she gave us as Elphaba this year. 💚

[@jakihaboon]

My jaw DROPPED during Wizard and I!!! I’m so in love with Cynthia’s Elphaba. I can no longer imagine anyone else.

[@barneyjones6273]

Same, she is, and forever will be, my Elphaba. Nobody (in all of Oz) will take this crown from her in my eyes

[@smokerscough2907]

This woman deserves every single award on the planet. I see now why she cried throughout the press tour. This was a masterclass in how to create and inspire generations and Cynthia did it with ease.

[@mariamakamara3286]

This movie has helped me to be myself. I just moved to a new school and I had no friends and nobody wanted to be friends with me because I was black. People would talk about me behind my back, thinking I couldn't hear them. They thought I had no feelings. THEY THOUGHT I WAS A NOBODY. But the two things that brought me up was the ballroom dress, and when cynthia said, "Nobody, in all of Oz, no wizard, what there is or was is ever gonna bring..... ME DOWN" These scenes made me cry so much that Elphaba was going through the same thing as me because of her skin color, but that never stopped her from being who she was. Another part was that when Cynthia was singing the wizard and I, and she said, "But that isn't really important to me." It taught me that even if Elphaba wanted the wizard to change her skin color so she could fit in, she didn't even care if the wizard didn't because allnshe wanted to do was meet the wizard. The movie really helped me with my mental health. Also, Glinda when she said, "You are so beautiful." That also made me cry because Elphaba has never felt loved before nor heard those words. This movie was the best.

[@Jetrowdy]

Her portrayal of Elphaba blew me away and truly changed me for good. Her little nuances, emotions, mannerisms and power were so profound in a beautiful way. I felt everything Elphaba felt the way I wasn’t able to watching the stage show, and Cynthia’s performance is so intimate and vulnerable that just makes me love and appreciate this character even more. EGOT here she comes 💚🧹🫧

[@Hilee227]

Cynthia is an amazing singer and actress! Her musical abilities are amazing, and I don't think I could imagine anyone better in the role of Alphaba. She is simply charming and glues me to the screen every time I see the movie💚💚💚

[@MicoManhard]

There has never been a performance more deserving of an Oscar than Cynthia for Wicked. Truly, a spectacle of a Tour de France of a performance

[@tb1298]

i think you mean tour de force 😂

[@chadh.6124]

nah she could have shown more emotion/acting talent in a lot of scenes tbh, but she also holds some of the best scenes of the movie as well

[@kayleigh-1294]

​@@chadh.6124I disagree. I think she nailed it tbh. Elphaba was made to feel unloved and unwanted the moment she was born. The lack of emotion speaks much louder than if she did put more emotion into the character.

[@ACinemafanatic]

@@kayleigh-1294that’s just a dumb troll commenting the same thing

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

@kayleigh-1294 Thats just a troll

[@waltdisneyworldgirl]

She’s so good!!! Best choice for sure

[@henry-taylors_version]

OUR ELPHIE, NOW AND FOREVERRRRR

[@bmiller6859]

I've seen this film 3 times and I need to see it more; I genuinely cannot get enough of it. Its's incredible, Cynthia and Ariana and all the other genius actors and actresses are so gifted and talented. This film brought me to tears each time I've seen it. Well done everyone.

[@barneyjones6273]

One week until streaming!!!!

[@adrianna5866]

She really embodied this roll with such beauty she captured elphaba perfectly. Every time I see her as elphaba I cry absolute tears of joy because of how amazing she played elphaba. She gave elphaba a new meaning, Cynthia you are so talented.

[@IsabelMagica]

I was not prepared to cry. Cynthia is truly a gift to earth.

[@M4rcus-studios]

She did so good as Elphaba💚

[@mrlchin6299]

It's not in my end of the year bingo card to comfortably cry like this. This is truly heartwarming and speaks volumes to me. Thank you, Cynthia, for your amazing performance. You've touched people's hearts, including mine, in the most beautiful way possible. Thank you.

[@LoveNikiW]

I will always say that Cynthia Erivo can make rocks cry. I’m crying right now. I love her so much for this beautiful work of art.💚

[@KCNwokoye]

Phenomenal Cynthia. Please give her the Oscars for such a stunning performance. She and Ariana killed it. The best from this year by far.

[@Sg92-m4h]

elphie had me bawling my eyes out. have watched wicked three times and i still cry as hard as i did the first time.

[@iiiiiiiiiyt]

quite literally never seen anything like this in my life. it really moved me to the bone, never felt so seen before. performance of a lifetime!

[@briannalove3501]

I honestly can’t wait for part 2, Cynthia you are flawless in this role 😭

[@mariarinta-rahko958]

The passion she gave Elphaba and the songs is beautiful. Her voice is incredible and the acting is perfect. Her love for the story, Elphaba and music shows. The energy's amazing and you can tell she had a blast playing Elphaba. Very talented❤❤❤

[@toffermyc1999]

“I wish everyone who watches this feel seen and loved because I know I did” give her all the Oscars now 😭

[@the.L.inLGBTQ]

Was literally in tears

[@cocotaem5101]

I can’t believe how good she was and how good the whole movie was.

[@manuelorozco7760]

Neither can I. I knew the movie would be good. But didn’t expect it to be great

[@notyouraverageharleyquinnstan]

These two deserve Oscars!🏆🏆💚🧹🩷🪄

[@NovaPrincess]

I have so much respect for Cynthia. This performance moved me to tears.

[@c.r.8845]

Cynthia gives me so much chills everytime she sings. We need the whole clip of Elphaba singing at 1:43, without all the CGI, I think it's so cool to see how much goes into a scene like this!

[@jkb_games_music]

They're definitely gonna release behind the scenes clips for the digital and blu ray releases. Fingers crossed.

[@STCrewYT]

Can’t wait for it to come on digital!!

[@barneyjones6273]

One week!!!!

[@moondoor9031]

Cynthia was incredible. Her voice, her acting and everything else, they couldn't find a better person to fill this role. She is that good...

[@B3ansGuy]

Cynthia was genuinely perfect in this. That scene in the club genuinely had me choked up, she is such a powerful and incredible performer

[@kelownatechkid]

Incredible actor.. Amazing singer..

[@flyingpalomita]

Cynthia is absolutely brilliant. i love her as Elphaba, she's done such a beautiful and touching job 💚💚💚

[@deloreew6808]

Cynthia was absolutely born for this role. She adds so much more depth to Elphaba and her story.❤️❤️❤️

[@laurenbronson6640]

I love that both Cynthia and Ariana felt protective of these characters. I have never experienced anything like this and I have loved musicals (theater and film) for all of my 75 years. My connections felt very very personal.

[@khadiiidia]

She makes me cry every single Time you can always feel that these words are truly coming from her heart❤ deserves every award really

[@lucy_contre222]

We love you Cynthia!! 💚

[@O-DogKubrick]

That friendship between Elphaba and that goat teacher was really emotional 🥹. Almost like “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer”.

[@rabbidmario2.0]

Elphaba 💚 Cynthia Erivo absolutely nailed it

[@alexprince5922]

I love you Cynthia Erivo thank you for being our Elphaba because u are sensational and extraordinary, u will always deserve everything and I hope u get the recognition that u deserve and please don’t stop singing and acting because u are incredibly wondrously perfect in every way and seriously you are phenomenally insane 😭 and please stay true to who u are that u are a performer and actor and a fashionista because I’m dying for ur fashion style senses 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Sincerely ur biggest fan since wicked trailer came out 😭 because I love witches and u embodied green witch perfectly and also embodied elphaba who I admired from broadway musical I watch in KZbin when I was little and honey u Slayed that broom down 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧹🧙‍♀️

[@OliveNLuv]

Cynthia was THE PERFECT CHOICE for Elphaba!!! And she and Ariana both have every right to get emotional during these interviews!!! They're proud of the job they've done making these movies, and they should be. Wicked is the PERFECT movie (in my opinion)!!!

[@DidrickNamtvedt]

Cynthia was absolutely phenomenal as Elphaba, I haven't seen many actors who do such an amazing job of understanding and embodying their character the way Cynthia did with Elphaba. Her performance is Oscar worthy!

[@pjhsrandomvid5789]

Cynthia playing Elphaba is a must. Cynthia gave justice and much more of a character who Elphaba really is. 💚

[@Kayceeonroblox]

If you think Cynthia will have the Oscars hands up ✋🏿

[@GULPGULPGOOGIGAGAGOOGI]

4:09 she proper slayed I'm not even lying

[@JellyJerryy]

From the evolution of her singing style throughout the movie to her micro expressions, you can tell how much work she has put into playing Elphaba 💚

[@courtneyhopkins9001]

Love this video and the movie was absolutely amazing 💕💚💕💚💕💚

[@AutisticActivist]

She has to win an oscar!!

[@alejandrzo]

WE LOVE HER

[@DennisAshley-o5b]

CYNTHIA EMBODIED Elphaba and did a GGGGGRRRRREEEEEAAAAATTTTT job with giving her presence and sense of CHARACTER to witness

[@beautywithabuzzcut]

Cynthia helped keep my magic alive. 💚 and is definitely doing the right job 💚

[@Kiānaru-w5q]

Beautiful movie and great cast 🩷💚

[@ernestinacantu3618]

I definitely felt it, and cry every time 😢

[@marianmusicchannel]

I'm so moved with anything she does!! I really hope the best for Cynthia!!!

[@lalalopsy5966]

This was a magical watch

[@ACinemafanatic]

I hope she wins the Oscar if she’s nominated

[@adey126]

I hope she gets the Oscar. She deserves it. The range of emotions she got out of me alone. Cynthia deserves her flowers 💐 give her a EGOT.

[@richvanatte3947]

Her tears for the people who have gone through similar things as Elphaba is why she is perfect for this role.

[@destinysamuel5628]

Cynthia has me weeping just from listening to her speak about her connection with Elphaba. I swear, she better leave award season with something.

[@a90107]

I love her!

[@SB992REBORN]

If THIS MOVIE DOES NOT WIN OR GET NOMINATED FOR BEST PICTURE, THE OSCARS FRITTED UP!!!!!!!!! THIS IS THE BEST OSCAR FITTING ADAPTION MUSICAL MOVIE EVER MADE AND CANT WAIT TO SEE FOR PART 2!!!!

[@amabelbarlow8046]

I love Cynthia Erivo and she was the perfect choice to play Elphaba 💚💚💚💚💚

[@bethscarberry6845]

Cynthia did an awesome job taking Elphie in her way. Love it so much!!!

[@stacyl7783]

Cynthia was born for this role!

[@carlycastillo6675]

i will never forget her dance at the ballroom... that scene will stay with me forever. i just wanna thank her, it is so rare to see such a talented individual being in their prime. i am so glad i get to experience her as my Elphaba, forever grateful

[@ForeverNico]

Cynthia was absolutely amazing as Elphaba!! She has to win that Oscar!! She really did keep the magic alive in this one!! 🥺💚

[@nav_2709]

"If I can keep the wonder alive, If I can keep the magic alive inside anyone, then I'm doing my job." Miss Cynthia Erivo-2024❤🥺

[@christopherlopes7321]

I am definitely an Elphaba because she has no limits on being human and being true self without any help from anyone. As a actor and human with down syndrome I can definitely understand and relate how it feels and how it’s represented. Seeing Cynthia’s human version of Elphaba is just so inspiring and very emotional, it just broke me. Thank you for being a warrior and making me just like you.

[@nancyledouard9774]

Cynthia the one and only. One of a kind. Keep shining. I truly enjoyed the movie.

[@Amaso.thebeads]

Everything about Cynthias performance as Elphaba was PERFECT!!!!

[@Hariley_limestone]

She needs more attention and a hugs 🫧💚

[@marshaevelyn88]

My girl, Elphaba... for me she's unique, she's truthful, she's kind, she's extraordinary. I love her so much as much as I love Fiyero. And Cynthia perfectly embodied Elphaba's personality perfectly💚🧹

[@maicon.93]

okay, I'm crying, AGAIN... she did that. she IS Elphaba, and there is NO OTHER PERSON ON THIS PLANET that could have played her so perfectly like Cynthia...

[@taterbug1234]

Cynthia Erivo is a star. What an amazing talent💚

[@randyherring7948]

We have waited so long for this movie to happen and I can’t think of any other actor or actress be fitting then this young woman right here the fabulous Cynthia Erivo we’ve waited and they delivered not just with the spinning quality of picture the brilliancy of the colors, but they delivered

[@akirebara]

Rooting for Cynthia to win an Oscar to complete her EGOT! **typing this in between sobs**

[@CEDL4072]

If she don't get nominated and win an Oscar, I'm never watching the Academy Awards ever again. She truly makes you feel her pain and her fire, playing Elphaba. A lot of us have been in her shoes. 💚🩷

[@jacobsquare4812]

She killed it.

[@lesleyfrolloandhooklover6615]

She did a spectacular job in the role I’d say she deserves an award for this role.💚🖤💚🖤💚🧹.

[@oshiiitv]

Thank you Cynthia ❤ You did everything that needed to be done for Elphie 💚

[@valntinesry]

I literally love her character so much ! She's so preciousss🫶🏼

[@clavis_aurea]

💚 i was absolutely blown away by her performance, her emotional interpretation, and her singing 💚

[@sillyladtan]

Just an incredible performance...always tear up just thinking about her and this movie. Cynthia I hope you win all the awards

[@Swiftie2013-f7s]

she ATE this up ! She deserved it so much❤