Still, for her upcoming 2024 movie release in the upcoming Wicked, she faces a new challenge: turning into the green-skinned “Wicked” Witch of the West.
Erivo also had to wear colored contacts, special lipstick, and use four different wigs to achieve Elphaba’s signature perfect hair look.
Cynthia went the extra mile and shaved her head for the role to ensure that the wigs fit perfectly on camera.
And while Cynthia is all smiles when joking about her transformation for one of the most beloved modern musicals, the process sounds easy.