“But we were never going for a witchy look,” she added about the making of Erivo’s character. “We were making it very real, very timeless and very connected to everybody. We weren’t going for the prosthetic fantasy version at all. Jon [M. Chu] always wanted everything real.”

Fans are baffled by Elphaba’s tears in the Wicked movie, despite the novel stating that water is deadly to her. Could there be a hidden explanation?

Cynthia Erivo personally relates to her 'Wicked' character, Elphaba. She admits to being 'an odd one out' in the entertainment industry.

Elphaba’s life experience mirrors the reality for many black women as well as anyone else who’s been made to feel they don’t belong or been punished for the sins of others. Cynthia DID THAT.” View Ent

In her film debut, Bode is making history as the first actor who uses a wheelchair to portray Nessarose throughout the show's more than 21-year run.

As audiences continue holding space for the lyrics of "Defying Gravity," Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is making sure that they understand the intention of her green-skinned heroine. On Tuesday (Nov. 26),

Cynthia Erivo's nail artist, Shea Osei, deserves a round of applause. Erivo, 37, took to Instagram on Tuesday, November 26, to praise the manicurist who worked her magic on Erivo's hands during Wicked and the movie's press tour.