British singer and actress Cynthia Erivo recently made a jaw-dropping appearance at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, despite facing accusations of blasphemy from the Christian community.
The Wicked starlet attended the star-studded event on Saturday, February 22, at the Pasadena Civic Centre in California.
During the awards gala, Erivo donned a pinstripe suit, pairing it with a white shirt underneath her black double-breasted blazer.
The 38-year-old songstress also flaunted her signature long dramatic nails while posing on the red carpet in front of media professionals.
According to People Magazine, the Harriet actress secured two prestigious awards—Entertainer of the Year and Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture.
Erivo received these accolades for her remarkable performance in her Oscar-nominated film Wicked, where she brilliantly portrayed the character of Elphaba.
This public appearance came amid controversy, as she faced backlash for taking on a sensitive role in her upcoming film.
Taking to Instagram, the iconic actress announced her casting as Jesus Christ Superstar, a decision that unintentionally hurt the sentiments of many Christians, leading to widespread criticism from her fans.
As of now, Cynthia Erivo, who starred alongside Ariana Grande in Wicked, has not responded to the backlash from the Christian community.
It is also worth mentioning that her Grammy-nominated film Wicked was released on November 22, 2024.
