While playing slave abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who led more than a dozen missions to free others, Erivo won the breakthrough performance award at the 2019 Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards Gala along with getting a Golden Globe nod for the role.

Oscars Best Actress Predictions include Saoirse Ronan, Karla Sofía Gascón, Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Angelina Jolie and Mikey Madison.

Similar to this year’s luxurious Golden Globes gift bag, the red carpet was a parade of extravagant fashion with sprinkles of rose gold, burnt orange, and hot pink. Modest necklines were met with voluminous satin skirts in strapless gowns straight from the runway and stunning archival wear.

Demi Moore wins Best Female Actor in Comedy or Musical at 2025 Golden Globe for her performance in 'The Substance'

Wicked's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, recent Golden Globe winners Demi Moore and Kieran Culkin, and other big names including Timothee Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Saoirse Ronan and Sebastian Stan are among 24 stars nominated in the performance categories.

After winning Best Drama at the Golden Globes, it can be certain that “The Brutalist” will be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and will probably be the top contender for the prize. “The Brutalist” stars Adrien Brody, who won Best Actor in a Drama at the Golden Globes, and Felicity Jones.

Whether it’s Elphaba in “Wicked” or Celie in “The Color Purple,” the star doesn’t choose parts “frivolously”; she wants roles that stay with viewers.

Before Cynthia Erivo and even Idina Menzel defied gravity, another major actress tried to make 'Wicked' and star as Elphaba.

In The Philadelphia Inquirer, Margaret Eby made the case for cabernet in a can: “You can get fairly nice wine in a convenient single-serve packaging, allowing for picnicking and gesturing wildly without spilling.” (Elliot Brown, Manhattan)

The smash hit musical "Wicked" saw its Oscar chances rise in nominations to the SAG Awards, one of the most predictive Academy Awards bellwethers.

Out-of-control wildfires that swept across Los Angeles and Southern California on Tuesday night forced the Screen Actors Guild to cancel its plans to announce the nominations live on Wednesday morning.

At the ceremony, Erivo was up for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for her role as Elphaba in "Wicked." Her fellow nominees included Amy