For Good’ Press Tour
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Cynthia Erivo reflects on her experience with the Wicked: For Good press tour, noting she has not had much distance to fully process her role in the franchise's success.
- During the Singapore press tour, Erivo physically intervened when a man lunged at co-star Ariana Grande, an act that sparked online racialized commentary about Erivo's physique and role.
- Erivo criticized the racial biases in how her protective actions were perceived, highlighting assumptions tied to her appearance and race that would likely differ if roles were reversed.
- The negative online reaction to her defending Grande affected Erivo's Oscar campaign efforts, as she felt her humanity was unfairly attacked due to racial stereotypes.
- Despite Wicked: For Good not receiving Oscar nominations, the cultural interest in Erivo and the franchise continues.