Cynthia Erivo calls second 'Wicked' nomination 'cherry on top'

Cynthia Erivo shares touching note after latest awards nomination

By The News Digital
December 09, 2025
Cynthia Erivo calls second 'Wicked' nomination 'cherry on top'
Cynthia Erivo calls second ‘Wicked’ nomination “cherry on top”

Cynthia Erivo is gushing over her role as Elphaba in Wicked after receiving a second Golden Globe Award nomination.

The 38-year-old actress took to her Instagram account on Monday, December 8 to mark her milestone achievement of getting nominated for the second time for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture under the category of Musical or Comedy.

Cynthia Erivo calls second Wicked nomination cherry on top

"WOW!!! What lovely news to receive live from the rehearsal room of @draculawestend. It's an honor to be nominated once again for this film," Cynthia began.

"It has been a beautiful journey to play this character, and this is the cherry on top," she gushed.

Cynthia went on to express her gratitude and said a special thanks to the film's director, writing, "This entire journey could never have been possible without the wonderful leadership of my brother and glorious director @jonmchu and producer extraordinaire everyone could only wish for, Marc Platt."

"Congratulations to my sweet sister @arianagrande!! Thank you @goldenglobes!!" she added.

This year, Wicked: For Good received five total nominations for Globes while the musical received four total nominations last year.

The film did win the ceremony's Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award.