Many artists cannot claim the level of success that Cynthia Erivo has achieved, a singer and actress who already has a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy under her belt at the age of 38. Now, she is on the brink of history. She has been nominated for an Academy Award and is just an EGOT away. There have only been 18 other performers who have earned all four major awards, and if she wins, she will become a part of this elite group.
Erivo’s impressive performance in Wicked earned her an Oscar nomination; the emotional depth and compelling narrative have struck a chord with viewers worldwide. She has been “frequently hailed as a powerhouse in theater and cinema,” having won a Daytime Emmy for her performance in The Color Purple on The Today Show and a Grammy for The Color Purple. She is on the verge of making history now that she has a well-earned Oscar in sight.
The final piece in Erivo’s EGOT will be decided at the upcoming Academy Awards, scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. As one of the major nights in Hollywood, the event is expected to be highly watched by fans and insiders alike as they wait to see if she makes history. Winning would not only cement her status as one of the best but also mark another milestone for diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.
When asked by Deadline about how she processes the possibility of becoming an EGOT winner, Erivo said, “I don’t really know how to process this [laughs]. The whole thing is madness and amazing. But I don’t know, this is just the most wonderful thing to have gone through and to experience. I’m so glad for it. I’m really pleased. It’s really cool.” She has demonstrated her versatility by taking on difficult roles that highlight her range on Broadway and in Hollywood. She is one of the most well-respected artists of her generation because of how effortlessly she has transitioned between theater, film, and music.
If Erivo wins, she will join the ranks of the most accomplished artists in Oscar history. Her nomination alone reaffirms her status as a member of a new generation of artists who are pushing boundaries and will continue to inspire the rest of the world, whether or not that occurs.
