Wicked and Wicked: For Good star Cynthia Erivo has been appointed Member of the British Empire (MBE) for services to music and drama.
The 38-year-old London-born actress and singer has vast experience on Britain’s West End and Broadway in New York.
The seasoned entertainer has also won a Grammy, a Daytime Emmy, and a Tony Award for her work on stage and on camera.
“To be given this recognition to celebrate the work that I love to do within the arts, specifically music and drama, is an honour I could never have thought would happen,” Erivo said
“I hope it shows that I care deeply about the work and will continue to do so to the best of my abilities,” continued Erivo, according to The Independent.
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Success of Wicked
Wicked and Wicked: For Good, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, have been box office and critical successes.
According to Billboard, Wicked: For Good has grossed $503.9 million worldwide in its first five weeks at the box office, which puts it at No. 3 on Billboard’s list of the top-grossing films that are adapted from Broadway musicals.
Cynthia Erivo’s award in 2025
Here are some of Erivo’s awards in 2025: BET Award for Best Actress, Audie Award for Audio Drama and Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Song from a Movie.
Meaning of MBE
An MBE stands for Member of the Order of the British Empire, and may be appointed for an outstanding achievement, or service to the community that has had a long-term, significant impact, according to Gazette.co.uk.