During the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, Cynthia Erivo expresses regret for her reaction after she criticized a fan-made poster for the upcoming film 'Wicked'.
- October 30, 2024
AceShowbiz - Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the upcoming film "Wicked", has opened up about her initial reaction to a fan-made poster that ignited controversy. During the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, she stated that she should have contacted her friends instead of publicly blasting the poster on social media.
Erivo took to Instagram on October 16 to criticize the edited poster, which altered her eyes and facial expression. She expressed that she felt erased and degraded by the changes.
However, upon further reflection, Erivo wished she had handled the situation differently. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, she said, "I'm passionate about it and I know the fans are passionate about it, and I think for me it was just like a human moment of wanting to protect little Elphaba."
Erivo admitted that her initial reaction was emotional, and she should have reached out to her friends for support instead. She added, "It degrades me. It degrades us."
Erivo's co-star, Ariana Grande, commented on the controversy, acknowledging the complexity of fan edits and the need for an adjustment period as fans engage with the film's promotional materials.
"Wicked" is set to hit theaters in two parts, with the first part releasing on November 27 and the second part on November 26, 2025.
