Does Cynthia Erivo Know Her Lines?
Cynthia Erivo guesses lines and lyrics from her most famous projects and songs and reveals the origin story behind popular memes of hers.
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@ts7844
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
No Cynthia the line is. I was paid millions for this role and I’m proud of it and I love that people love it. Thank you.
@michelvandenbergofficial
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Putting Elphaba in the thumbnail to get clicks while Cynthia says not to mention Wicked furthermore in the video is so disrespectful imo
@DetWheresmycoffee-smh
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
I think her talking about thaaat is beautiful because i think there are some people who might not know about her other things she did so love to see it❤❤❤
@y2klzter11
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
I feel like she's really closed off now. And that's really sad, because it didn't feel like she really liked this interview, and it's not her fault at all
@shadyjoanneboots
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
I hate the way they treated her and Ariana’s friendship. And also the amount of racism she got just for sticking up for her friend was absolutely disgusting. It hurts to see her want to distance herself from Wicked because yall just couldn’t help but taint her experience.
@luciacoldstar
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
its sad how if she dressed and styled herself a different way, you guys wouldnt treat her like this
@dillplayznintendo
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Well I guess we’re all here after the wicked era is truly over 🙁
@Nazaba09
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Damn cynthia. We’ll take that oscar nomination back if that’s how you really feel about it.
@Sennario
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
I need her to do an audio book she has such a velvety voice
@RaldieYoung
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
LOVE HER!!!!
@no1caresss
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
and yall still put elphaba on the thumbnail
@xynatesha
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
I love that Cynthia is talking about everything other than Wicked! She’s so much more than that movie😭
@AinalovesAri
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
they bullied the hell out of her now she doesn’t wanna talk about wicked anymore 😢😣
@guiyuan-d3g
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Dose she dislike wikid's works ?
@thatgirlamber14
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Cynthia- "I don't want to talk about Wicked"
Variety-Adds it to thumbnail
@austin8633
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
It breaks my heart how she was treated about Wicked and now it clearly pains her to talk about it. She was so beaming with love for the films and it was such an amazing opportunity for her, it showcased her talent to so many people. But I also think about all the people whose lives she changed with her performance and the message it brought the world, it uplifted so many people and now we can't celebrate in that with her. She deserves so much more than how she was treated.
@TJstarstruck
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Sorry but the terms of the interview should have been discussed ahead of time unless she still doesnt have a strong enough PR or publicist or can’t communicate terms. Professional actors know this for the most part now.
@TheClosetRatchet
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
2:29 that’s real I get it lol
@TheClosetRatchet
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
2:05 my girl is OVER Wicked 😂😂😂
@Marvelfan-g9h
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
She needs to talk more about Bad Times At The El Royale if she’s up for it. That movie doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.
@seerpou
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
That’s really sad she doesn’t wanna talk about Wicked. She should be proud of that — her portrayal of Elphaba was stunning and gorgeous :’(
@faithannebell
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Insufferable
@RodneyDollar
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
This made me love Cynthia erivo cause I could understand why she wants to move on from wicked cause she had that role since 2021 so for like almost 5 years since she was casted and before she’s was Elphaba in both wicked films she was already half way to EGOT status
@chaeyoungmymeowmeow1536
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
MY QUEEENNN it hurts seeing her deny doing that wicked rift she used to love doing that everywhere . people were so so horrible to her during the press weeks for both films . she’s such a talented artist i wish her music got more recognition as well. absolutely loved her last album . cynthia if you’re reading this i love you so much you’re such an inspiration ❤❤.
@pikachu-w4j
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
lol she’s so over it
@HeavenOmega
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
She has a right to distance herself from a project she dedicated 5 years to
@willlennon4203
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Being mad about someone asking you about lines from your work when you go on a segment where they ask you about lines from your work is …. Something!
@jaded165
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Ms. Erivo is a legend! The normies would never understand
@EllerthePeridot
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
She is an incredible performer. I’d already seen the original TCP cast but my cousin hadn’t so we went to see TCP revival. Loved LaChanze but was blown away by Cynthia’s Celie as well to the point that I bought the songs even though I already had the og album. She is a perfect Elphaba but I get trying to move on and progress. It’s a great thing that she sets her boundaries. Looking forward to attending her show Mass in a few months.
@selin_ma
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Love her setting the boundary. So important!
@sguestphotography
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
I love her. So happy she’s setting a boundary for herself. She looks exhausted, I hope as soon as she’s done with Dracula she gets a rest. She deserves it.
@legendarystarr1
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
love her she's very talented ❤️ hope she gets big roles in the future
@NicoLuengos
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
QUEEN
@notesfrombria
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Icon ❤
@btetschner
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Eating Pillsbury Pistachio Cake With Pillsbury Pistachio Frosting…while watching this video!
It's green like Elphaba in Wicked!
I am the first to buy both products (the cake mix and frosting)!***
*** Confirmed by Alice Walton
@maicon.93
May 28, 2026 at 10:45 am
Cynthia is not only a star, she's a whole galaxy… her talent is too much for this world, we don't deserve her…