Cynthia Erivo is a British actress, singer, and songwriter. She gained prominence for her Tony Award-winning role as Celie in the 2015 Broadway revival of The Color Purple, which also earned her a Grammy and a Daytime Emmy. Erivo transitioned to film with standout performances, most notably as Harriet Tubman in Harriet (2019), for which she received Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song. In addition to acting, she is a skilled singer and has performed at major events like the Oscars.