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British star Cynthia Erivo recently won in the Best Actress category at the 2025 BET Awards, adding to her growing list of accolades. The award show was established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to honor racial minorities in industries such as music, film, sports, and philanthropy.
In the 2025 edition, Cynthia was nominated for her performance in the musical fantasy film Wicked, wherein she portrayed the role of Elphaba Thropp. Elphaba was a misunderstood young woman born with green skin who turned into the Wicked Witch of the West. The second part of the film series, Wicked: For Good, will see Cynthia reprise her role, and it is set to be released in November 2025.
Erivo was nominated alongside several other established actresses, such as Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer, Viola Davis, and Zendaya. Furthermore, Cynthia was also nominated for the BET Her Award for her rendition of the song Defying Gravity, also from the 2024 fantasy film Wicked.
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Cynthia Erivo's career explored
Cynthia Erivo made her television debut in the early 2010s with British programs such as Chewing Gum and The Tunnel. Then, in 2015, she gained prominent attention after her Broadway debut in The Color Purple, for which she also received a Tony Award for 'Best Actress in a Musical.' Three years later, Cynthia made her film debut in the thriller movie Bad Times at the El Royale.
Since her film debut, she has appeared in several other projects, including Harriet, Pinocchio, Luther: The Fallen Sun, and Drift. Meanwhile, as seen in her latest Instagram post, Cynthia also hosted the 78th Tony Awards this year, continuing her successful journey in the industry. Additionally, on June 6, she released her second album, titled I Forgive You, which has been highly praised by critics and fans.
With her recently earned Best Actress accolade at the 2025 BET Awards, Cynthia Erivo continues to build on an already distinguished career. She is one of the few individuals to have won an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony Award. The British star was also nominated at the Oscars and the Golden Globe Awards for her performance as Elphaba Thropp in Wicked.
Top takeaways from the 2025 BET Awards
The 2025 BET Awards were held on June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The award show, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, was hosted by American actor and comedian Kevin Hart, who also hosted the show back in 2011.
Kendrick Lamar was the most awarded celebrity of the night, winning a total of four major awards, while he shared another one with his creative partner, Dave Free. Denzel Washington won in the Best Actor category with his performance as Macrinus in the sequel film Gladiator II, while Cynthia Erivo added the Best Actress Award to her list, as aforementioned.
The biopic on the life and career of R&B icon Luther Vandross, titled Luther: Never Too Much, took home the Best Movie Award for the night. Meanwhile, industry legends such as Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin were announced as honorees for the Ultimate Icon Award.
On the sports side, American basketball player Angel Reese won the Sportswoman of the Year Award, while NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts received the Sportsman of the Year Award for his performance and leadership in the league.
Stay tuned with us for further updates on other major award shows.
