Cynthia Erivo Explains How She Added Micro Braids So ‘Wicked’ Character Could Honor Black Women. Erivo wanted a hairstyle that better represented her character being played by a Black woman.

Cynthia Erivo made the effort to have micro braids to honor Black women. Universal Pictures The Ozdust Ballroom scene marked a crucial turning point for Elphaba.

If you’ll recall, back in 1997, Brandy Norwood brought another iconic character Cinderella to life with braids of her own. That portrayal inspired countless Black girls as it marked the first ...

Elphaba’s micro braids allowed the actress to honor the character’s classic long Black tresses while also honoring culture. Erivo says she and her stylist were intentional about the little ...

Cynthia Erivo has opened up some more about why she pushed for Elphaba to have micro braids in the movie adaptation of Wicked. As I’m sure you are aware, the hotly-anticipated film was released ...

Cynthia Erivo had one request when it came to Elphaba’s hair. Erivo, 37, opened up about the micro braids she donned while playing Elphaba in Wicked, while chatting with Variety on Tuesday ...

The "Defying Gravity" singer is only the second Black woman to portray the iconic character Cynthia Erivo Pushed for Elphaba to Have Micro-Braids in “Wicked ”to Make a 'Direct Connection' to ...

She even paid homage to her Black identity, requesting micro braids for Elphaba's hair. Like Cynthia—who was nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and two SAG Awards for Wicked —most ...

In the story, Glinda regifts her grandmother's hat - the black witch hat - to Elphaba and invites her to a university party, ...