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    Cynthia Erivo

    British actress and singer

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  1. Oct 28, 2019 · Erivo, who is British, came under fire for tweets from 2013 which appeared to be mocking black Americans. Given that Tubman is a prominent historical figure in American history, people felt like...

  2. Jul 25, 2019 · According to Movieweb, the controversy is not new and initially started in September 2018 when producers first announced the decision to cast Erivo. But now that the teaser for the film have...

  3. Jan 31, 2020 · Cynthia Erivo received an Oscar nomination for playing freedom fighter Harriet Tubman in Harriet. However, the role was met with controversy. Some people, mainly on Twitter, argued that a...

  4. Nov 5, 2021 · After years of speculation, the official news broke that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are starring in Universal’s film adaptation of the hit musical “Wicked” — as Elphaba and Glinda ...

  5. British actress Cynthia Erivo opens up to Oprah about the controversy surrounding her casting in the role of Harriet Tubman in the upcoming film, Harriet.

  6. Oct 15, 2019 · Even a year after the casting controversy, Erivo still wants to have a conversation because she believes that, ultimately, Black people must “come together” and talk about “who we are as a people.” “Because the separation [within the diaspora] is not created by us, but for us to fail.

  7. Feb 10, 2020 · ABC News’ Steve Osunsami addresses criticism behind Erivo's “blackness” related to her portrayal of Harriet Tubman, despite being a British actor.

  8. Sep 18, 2018 · Cynthia Erivo Responds to Harriet Tubman Casting Backlash: ‘I Cannot Tell How Protective I Am of This Woman’. The Tony-winning actress was set to star in a new biopic last year, but...

  9. Jul 24, 2019 · The decision to cast Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman in the Harriet biopic is continuing to spark controversy. Many people are upset that the producers cast a British Actress instead of an...

  10. May 19, 2024 · Cynthia Erivo Delivers Powerful Speech About Being ‘Black, Bald-Headed, Pierced and Queer’. The 'Wicked' star was honored Saturday at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala. By Marc Malkin. Alberto...

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