What is Cynthia Erivo’s net worth? Who is Cynthia Erivo dating?
Introduction
Cynthia Erivo is a British actress and singer who is best known for starring in Wicked, Bad Times at the El Royale, Harriet, and Widows.
Biography
She was born on January 8, 1987, in Stockwell, London.
Her parents arrived in the United Kingdom in their early 20s from Nigeria.
At age 11, Erivo performed in a musical production of Bertolt Brecht’s “The Caucasian Chalk Circle.”
“I loved the way I could become this queen at 11 years old,” Cynthia later said in an interview.
In 2010, Erivo graduated with a bachelor’s degree in acting from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Cynthia told Elle in November 2024 – “I knew I wanted to be an actress [as a kid].”
In 2015, Erivo made her Broadway debut as Celie Harris in The Color Purple – a production by the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Cynthia Erivo attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios “Challengers” at Westwood Village Theater on April 16, 2024 in Los Angeles – @Getty
For her performance, Erivo received the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
Academy Award nomination
In 2019, she played as Harriet Tubman in the biographical film Harriet. The film was directed by Kasi Lemmons and grossed $43 million. Her acting was so good that she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
“I was on a plane! So I couldn’t tell anyone,” Erivo recalled about the moment she found out she’d been nominated for an Academy Award.
In 2020, Erivo portrayed a private detective with a savant-like memory Holly Gibney in the miniseries The Outsider. It is based on a novel by Stephen King.
In 2021, she released a debut album Ch1. Vs1.
Cynthia Erivo attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures “Wicked” at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on November 09, 2024 – @Getty
In 2023, Erivo starred as the head of the SSCU Odette Raine in the Netflix thriller — “Luther: The Fallen Sun.” Idris Elba also stars in the film.
Wicked
In 2024, Cynthia appeared in Wicked as Elphaba Thropp alongside Ariana Grande. Other stars in the film are Jeff Goldblum, Peter Dinklage, and Jonathan Bailey.
The film has amassed a staggering $634 million worldwide gross. It is based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel “Wicked,” and it was directed by Jon M. Chu.
2025 Golden Globes
Cynthia Erivo attends the 2024 Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures – @Getty
For her portrayal of the Wicked, Erivo was nominated for the 2025 Golden Globes as the best female actor in a motion picture musical.
“I cannot even come close to properly expressing what this moment means to me,” she said.
Partner
In July 2022, Erivo revealed that she’s attracted to both women and men.
“I knew I was attracted to both men and women,” Erivo said in an interview. “I was attracted to people.”
At the time of writing, Cynthia Erivo is in a romantic relationship with Lena Waithe.
Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe attend the 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 12, 2022 in New York City – @Getty
Cynthia and Lena first met at the 2018 Met Gala.
“The first time I met her was at the Met Gala,” Lena confessed. “We’ve just been vibing ever since.”
They first went public with their relationship in 2022.
“I’m very tight-lipped with my relationships,” Erivo told Vanity Fair in a 2024 interview.
Note – Lena Waithe is an American producer and actress who starred in the Netflix comedy-drama series Master of None. She is also known for creating the Showtime series — “The Chi.”
Lena was married to content executive Alana Mayo. They divorced in 2021.
Cynthia Erivo – Net Worth
So, how much is Cynthia Erivo worth?
Cynthia Erivo attends the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar on February 27, 2022 in Santa Monica – @Getty
Erivo earned most of her wealth from appearing in 32 movies and TV series, including — Luther: The Fallen Sun, Wicked, The Outsider, Widows, Pinocchio, Bad Times at the El Royale, and Harriet.
It is unclear how much she was paid for Wicked (I estimated around $2 million), however, a spokesperson for Universal said that “the women [Erivo and Ariana Grande] received equal pay for their work.”
Wicked: For Good is set for release in 2025. Erivo’s base salary is estimated to be much higher.
She also has a production company named Edith’s Daughter.
Therefore, Cynthia Erivo has an estimated net worth of $5 million
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