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Cynthia Erivo’s acting and singing prowess is taking the world by storm—but so is her style. The British actress, producer, singer, and songwriter first made waves with her memorable Broadway debut as Celie in the revival of The Color Purple, which earned her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2016.
She then went on to star in the titular role in the film Harriet portraying the American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, which garnered her Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song for “Stand Up.” More recently, she’s been cast as Elphaba Thropp, better known as the Wicked Witch of the West, alongside singer Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good Witch in the film adaption of the novel and musical Wicked.
While Erivo has never shied away from dressing to the nines for the red carpet, often clad in bold prints, daring silhouettes, and a killer manicure, her role as Elphaba has allowed the actress to embrace the witchy style of her on-screen character.
Ahead, we recap Erivo’s red carpet evolution with 21 of her most bewitching looks.
In Paolo Sebastian at the 89th Annual Academy Awards, 2017
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This floral printed Paolo Sebastian gown Erivo wore to the 89th Annual Academy Awards is a perfect example of the bold style that the actress gravitates toward. Despite her small stature, Erivo never lets her clothes wear her, as seen in the confidence she exudes here.
In Thom Browne at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Met Gala, 2017
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For her first Met Gala, Erivo wore an all-white custom number designed by Thom Browne. The corseted one-sleeved look was covered with dangling pearls which she matched with an assortment of Mikimoto pearl earrings.
In Chris Gelinas at the Tony Awards, 2017
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The star’s style took center stage at the 2017 Tony Awards when she sashayed past the paparazzi in a deep emerald green gown by Chris Gelinas. Shimmering embroidery and sheer sleeves accented her stunning look.
In Marc Jacobs at the “Harriet” Premiere, 2019
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Erivo wowed onlookers at the Los Angeles premiere of her film Harriet wearing an over-the-top gown designed by Marc Jacobs. The tulle frock was covered head-to-toe in feathered floral appliqués, making the starlet look like she was floating down the red carpet.
In Christian Siriano at the “Harriet” Canada Premiere, 2019
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Christian Siriano created this peach sorbet-colored dress for the actress to wear to the Canadian premiere of Harriet. The romantic look featured a billowing ruffled neckline that continued into a peplum-tiered skirt and was topped off with a matching headband.
In Thom Browne at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 2020
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At the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards, the actress put a feminine twist on classic men’s suits with Thom Browne’s help. She wore a black sequined dress with a white-colored over-the-shoulder neckline that mimicked the lapels of a tuxedo.
In Atelier Versace at the 92nd Annual Academy Award, 2020
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Erivo looked like a futuristic bride at the 92nd Annual Academy Award in a striking white Atelier Versace gown. The custom look featured an asymmetric crystal-embroidered bodice that gave way to a dramatically dropped ball skirt.
In Schiaparelli Haute Couture at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, 2020
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The star strutted down the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet in a Schiaparelli Haute Couture dress designed by Daniel Roseberry. The berry-hued dress was made of yards of silk taffeta that practically floated around Erivo’s body.
In Fendi Couture at the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards, 2020
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Erivo made a loud statement in a Fendi Couture dress at the 25th Annual Critics Choice Awards. The voluminous, long-sleeved gown featured a beaded sheer neckline covered in a multi-colored mosaic-inspired print.
In Moschino at the “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” Met Gala, 2021
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The Tony- and Grammy-winning star showed off her toned abs in a revealing ivory two-piece look from Moschino at the 2021 Met Gala, which celebrated the “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” exhibit. Her strapless top defied gravity by staying firmly on without any visible support.
In Oscar De La Renta at the 78th Venice International Film Festival Closing Ceremony, 2021
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Erivo stepped out of her style comfort zone at the closing ceremony of the 78th Venice International Film Festival in a nearly naked Oscar De La Renta dress. A bouquet of romantic, sequined flowers covered the actress’s more precious parts.
In Louis Vuitton at the 76th British Academy Film Awards, 2023
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The London-born actress shined on the British Academy Film Awards red carpet wearing a futuristic bronze gown custom-made for her by Louis Vuitton. A tinsel-like fringed skirt balanced out the sharp sculpture design of the dress’ bodice.
In Erdem at the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” European Premiere, 2022
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Erivo attended the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever European premiere wearing a custom look from British brand Erdem. The actress donned a sunshine yellow trenchcoat gown hybrid that featured lovely silver floral embroidery.
In Louis Vuitton at the 96th Annual Academy Awards, 2024
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For the 2024 Oscars, Erivo showcased off her unique red carpet style in a dramatic emerald green lamb leather Louis Vuitton dress. She matched her dress with an oversized bolero jacket with a long cascade of ruffles at the sleeves and back.
In Thom Browne at the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” Met Gala, 2024
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The actress leaned into the “Garden of Time” dress code for the “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” Met Gala by walking the green carpet in a custom Thom Browne sequined black silk jacket and skirt with a hand-sewn overlay of 2000 pink silk petals and 3D beaded insects.
In Louis Vuitton at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, 2024
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Erivo looked like a million bucks at the Tony Awards wearing this custom gold sequined Louis Vuitton dress. The textured application of the sequins gave the dress a molten, liquid effect.
In Zac Posen at the CFDA Awards, 2024
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Gap Inc.’s executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen worked with his design team to create this custom hooded velvet dress for Erivo inspired by her witchy on-screen character.
In Naheem Khan at the Academy Museum Gala, 2024
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The annual Academy Museum Gala has quickly become the West Coast’s answer to the Met Gala with stars showing up in equally stunning fashions. Erivo turned up at this year’s affairs wearing a tulip-shaped dress from Erdem, which was bespeckled with green glass dewdrop beading.
In Louis Vuitton at the “Wicked” Australian Premiere, 2024
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Nicholas Ghesquire’s designs for Louis Vuitton are often known for their surrealist shapes, and the dress Erivo wore to the Australia premiere of Wicked was no different. For this occasion, Erivo wore a fitted black bustier gown with a supersized sculptural skirt.
In Louis Vuitton at the “Wicked” Los Angeles Premiere, 2024
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For the Los Angeles premiere, Erivo stepped out in a custom Louis Vuitton green vinyl dress. The dress, with a bold triangle cutout, showed off her killer physique. It was worn with a fabulous fringe silk stole that added drama to the minimalist dress. Suzanne Kalan’s jewelry added sparkle.
In Thom Browne at the ‘Wicked’ Mexico City Premiere, 2024
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The Wicked actress channeled her on-screen character’s witchy vibes with the help of designer Thom Browne, who created a custom strapless embroidered corset dress with exaggerated hips. The spellbinding look was paired with a matching black silk moiré cropped hooded jacket and featured sculpted witch hands, tipped with black and emerald crystal nails, that paid homage to the iconic imagery of the original The Wizard of Oz film.
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