Cynthia Erivo didn’t win the Oscar for Finest Actress on the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night time. The award went to Mikey Madison for her position in Anora. Erivo, 38, was nominated for her portrayal of Elphaba in Depraved.
This was her third likelihood to finish the EGOT, profitable an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony as per Leisure Weekly. Different nominees within the class included Demi Moore (The Substance), Fernanda Torres (I’m Nonetheless Right here), and Karla Sofía Gascón (Emilia Pérez).
This was not Erivo’s first time on the Oscars. In 2019, she was nominated for Finest Actress and Finest Unique Track for Harriet. She misplaced to Renée Zellweger (Judy) within the performing class and to Elton John and Bernie Taupin for Finest Unique Track. Her track, Stand Up, was a serious success and showcased her expertise.
Erivo’s nomination for Depraved was seen as a powerful alternative to finish her EGOT. Nonetheless, Madison’s efficiency in Anora was a favourite amongst critics.
Erivo has gained three of the 4 main awards. She gained a Tony in 2016 for Finest Main Actress in a Musical for her position as Celie in The Shade Purple. In 2017, she gained a Grammy for Finest Musical Theatre Album for a similar manufacturing.
That very same 12 months, she additionally gained a Daytime Emmy for Excellent Musical Efficiency in a Daytime Program for a chat present efficiency of The Shade Purple.
If she had gained the Oscar, she would have turn into the youngest EGOT winner at 38. The present youngest winners are Robert Lopez, John Legend, and the songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who all achieved EGOT standing at 39.
Erivo should have one other likelihood to finish the EGOT quickly. She’s going to return as Elphaba in Depraved: For Good, the sequel to Depraved, set to launch subsequent 12 months. If she earns one other Oscar nomination for the position, she might be part of the listing of EGOT winners.
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