Cynthia Erivo leaped onto the big screen in 2018 with roles in “Widows” and “Bad Times at the El Royale,” but it was her star turn in 2019’s “Harriet” that earned the Broadway star two Oscar nominations, bringing her one step closer to an EGOT.
Erivo initially received acclaim for playing Celie in the Broadway revival of “The Color Purple,” which earned her the Tony for Best Actress in a Musical. On Monday, she received nominations for Best Actress for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman, as well as for Best Original Song for “Stand Up” from the film. Erivo performed the song and helped write the music and lyrics with Joshuah Brian Campbell.