Cynthia Erivo Reflects on Her Reaction to the 'Wicked' Poster Backlash

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Broadway star Cynthia Erivo opens up about her initial embarrassment over the backlash to the 'Wicked' movie poster's homage to the iconic Broadway design.
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  • 'Wicked' film's poster paid homage to the original Broadway version, but sparked criticism online that Erivo initially felt embarrassed about
  • Erivo now sees the incident as a 'learning moment' and a chance to reflect on how she responds to social media backlash as a high-profile actor
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