Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo is a British actor and singer whose work spans stage, film and television. She rose to international prominence playing Celie in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2016. She also received major recognition connected to the production beyond theatre, including a Grammy Award for the cast recording and a Daytime Emmy for musical performance. Also, in 2026, Erivo won a Grammy Award with Ariana Grande, receiving Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their rendition of Defying Gravity from Wicked. On screen, Erivo starred as Harriet Tubman in Harriet, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, and has since continued to take on major roles, including Elphaba in Wicked.

Why Cynthia Erivo is vegan

In a 2018 interview, Cynthia Erivo said she had been vegan for around five years, explaining that cutting out animal products supported her health and helped her protect her voice.¹Saffitz, C. 2018. Cynthia Erivo On Being a Workout Warrior And Holding Hollywood Accountable. bon appetit. Available: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/cynthia-erivo-workout-warrior [Accessed 18 May 2026]. She has also spoken about vegan eating more recently on the Dish podcast, discussing how much more creative vegan food has become and sharing her favourite dishes and ways of cooking.²Dish Podcast. 2025. Cynthia Erivo bakes for everyone on the Wicked set! | Dish Podcast | Waitrose. Youtube. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acno5ZdO6fw [Accessed 19 May 2026]. Also, in 2025 coverage of her go-to meals, she was again described as a committed vegan.³Pointing, C. 2025. Why ‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Swears by Tofu and Plant-Based Living. VegNews. Available: https://vegnews.com/cynthia-erivo-plant-based-diet [Accessed 18 May 2026].

“Being vegan was the most correct way for me to treat my body.”